Stimulation Modes - OML Microstim2 Instruction Manual

Stimulation Modes

Stimulation Modes
Eight modes (0-7) are provided for general exercise with modes 8 & 9 provided
for more specialised exercise. The stimulation formats are summarised in the
following table and explained fully below.
A continuous mode is useful when finding the correct electrode sites.
Mode Frequency
0
1
2
3
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
Changing Modes
While the stimulator is operating, the mode switch can be used to change to a
stimulation mode which has the same stimulation frequency. For example, while
exercising on mode 3 the user may only select modes 2 or 4. After a short delay
18
Format
ALTERNATE
40Hz
Slow ramp (6s)
SIMULTANEOUS
40Hz
Slow ramp (6s
20Hz CONTINUOUS
20Hz ALTERNATE
20Hz SIMULTANEOUS
40Hz CONTINUOUS
40Hz ALTERNATE
40Hz SIMULTANEOUS
40Hz OVERLAPPING
20Hz OVERLAPPING
Possible Use
• Exercise modes for possible improvement
in muscle fatigue resistance etc.
• A slow ramp is used when there is a high
level of spasticity
• Setting up electrode
stimulation levels
• Normal quadriceps exercise mode
• For simultaneous contraction of 2 sets of
muscles e.g. hand stimulation
• Setting up electrode
stimulation levels or when using a probe
• Normal common-peroneal exercise mode
• For simultaneous contraction of 2 sets of
muscles
• Shoulder subluxation
• Shoulder subluxation – reduced fatigue
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