Which Electrode Choice Below Is Most Appropriate When the Goal

question 18

Multiple Choice

Which electrode choice below is most appropriate when the goal of electrical stimulation is to produce a strong muscle contraction in a large muscle group, such as the quadriceps?

• A) Any size electrode will work as long as it is over the motor point of the muscle.
• B) Large electrodes will help disperse the current over a larger area to improve patient tolerance.
• C) Small electrodes are best because motor threshold stimulation requires a high current density.
• D) A probe electrode is best because it focuses the stimulation on the motor points of the muscle.

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