Microcurrent in a moment

The important points of microcurrent

·         Microcurrent is recognised by its low intensity (µA)

·         It has been used for: pain relief, motor re-education, healing, increasing neural conductivity, increasing range of motion, increase absorption of topical treatments, increace cell proliferation, increase neuro-muscular conductivity, increase micro and general circulation, improve chronic periodontitis, reduce bacterial growth, control diabetes mellitus, control hypertension, reduce torticollis

·         There should be no sensation or contraction as the intensity is below that which is required to stimulate the sensory fibres or motor fibres

·         Contra Indications: unknown aetiology, cardiac pace makers, malignant tissues or placement over the carotid sinus/cerebrum

·         Precautions: pregnancy, epilepsy, pain of central origin and skin/vascular disorders

·         The frequency should change depending on the goal: 0.3Hz for healing, 3Hx for stimulating acupuncture points and 300Hz for reducing oedema

·         Default settings: bipolar waveform,               

0.3Hz, 50µA, 20min