Definition Electrical Muscle Stimulation

(EMS) is used to obtain muscle

contraction to improve muscle

tone.

Passive exercise

Isometric exercise – no joint

movement

Current Interrupted or Surged

current

Low intensity but Long

duration to produce a

contraction

Low frequency between 10-

120 Hz

FACIAL

FARADIC

Electrical Information A main control switch

Pulse Sequence

1. Biphasic

2. Monophasic

3. Biphasic irregular

4. Monophasic irregular

Contraction: 2.5 seconds

Relaxation: 3.0 seconds

Frequency: 120Hz = Strength

60Hz - Slow pulses

penetrate deeply and suits

deep muscles

90Hz - Average depth

120Hz - Facial muscles

Pulse Width: 90 =Depth of

surging current

Timer: 20mins per session

Pads:

Black = Cathode (-) =

Insertion

Red = Anode (+) =

Orgin

General Effect Mechanical Effect

Electrode Pads Setting Monophasic Regular (Face)

Electrical pulses pass only

in one direction going

form (-) → (+)

Negative pad has stronger

contraction than positive

pad

Biphasic Regular (Body)

Current travels back and

forth to both (-) & (+)

Specific Effects & Benefits

Stimulation of motor nerves –

results in contraction

Improves skin circulation,

skin texture, tone and colour

Increases metabolic rate

Stimulates sensory nerve

Produces vasodilation and

erythema under the pads

Improves facial contours

Increases nutrients and

oxygen

Speeds up the removal of

waste products

Contraindication Muscle injuries or spasm

Muscle fatigue

Lack of skin sensation

Metal plates and pins

Epilepsy or nervous disorders

Heart conditions and

Thrombosis

Pacemakers

Cancer

Diabetes

Pregnancy

Hypersensitive skin

Varicose veins

Broken bones

Used for how long?

20mins per session

8 contraction per muscle

Increase current only during

contraction phase

Re-adjust the electrode only

during relaxation phase

Must treat both side of face

Monophasic Regular (face)

Motor Point Muscles

1. Sterno –cleido mastoid

2. Platysma

3. Masseter

4. Depressors

5. Risorius / Buccinator

6. Zygomaticus & Levators

7. Orbicularis Occuli

8. Frontalis and Corrugator

Safety No water near the machine

Check for contraindication

Sharp/soft sensitivity test

Apply conducting gel to

electrode

Apply electrode as close to

motor point as possible

Intensity should be turned off

before moving electrode to the

next area

Increase current only during

contraction phase

Re-adjust electrode only

during relaxation phase

Skin Types / Conditions

All skin types unless contra-

indicated.

Poor Muscle Contraction

Large quantity of adipose

tissue

Oil left on skin

Intensity is too low

Insufficient gel on electrode

Muscle fatigue

Faulty connections on

machine or leads

Electrode not firmly in contact

with skin

Incorrect positioning of

electrodes

Pulse frequency & width not

set correctly.

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