When Using NMES to Increase Range of Motion (ROM) and Tissue

question 6

Multiple Choice

When using NMES to increase range of motion (ROM) and tissue extensibility

• A) The intensity should be high enough to generate a 5/5 muscle contraction in order to overcome the soft-tissue resistance to movement.
• B) The sooner the muscles fatigue, the more efficient the remaining treatment will be.
• C) It is critical to choose a high frequency that will maximize force generation.
• D) It is important to maximize the treatment duration at the expense of muscle overloading.

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