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Microcurrent Electrical Stimulation MES

History of Microcurrent. based out of the work of Dr. Robert Becker on the

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Microcurrent Electrical Stimulation MES

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    1. Microcurrent Electrical Stimulation (MES/MET) Overview microamperage subsensory stimulation “simulates bioelectric current” cellular stimulation for cellular physiological effects ESTR, pain control, mood alteration (brain stim)

    2. History of Microcurrent based out of the work of Dr. Robert Becker on the “biolelectrical system”. Other contributors - Nordenstrom, Picker, Kirsh microcurrent developed to magnify & correct this bioelectrical system - - - augment healing & decrease pain by increasing membrane transport, ATP production & protein synthesis. Controversy regarding efficacy, limited & varied research. Anecdotal evidence of effectiveness abounds.

    3. Theory of Application “ By applying microcurrent at the correct amplitude, frequency, polarity & time to the correct location, healing can be enhanced via magnification or restoration of cellular functions such as membrane transport, ATP production, & protein synthesis.” Based largely on Cheng et al; Clinical Orthopaedics, 1982.

    4. Specific Mechanisms of Action Original Theory: “Electrical stimulation flows thru a cell and restores it to a normal electrical state - thus normalizing physiology” NOT LIKELY - the phospholipid bilayer membrane is resistant to current flow.

    5. Mechanisms continued... “Microcurrent acts at the membrane by stimulating the opening of ion channels in the membrane. The influx of ions enhances the cellular physiology.” MORE ACCEPTED MECHANISM. This assumes that ion channels can be bioelectrically controlled.

    6. Waveform & Parameter Recommendations Exact amplitude, freq, polarity, time & method of application historically unknown & varied - Dogmatic protocols abound. Example: “Frequency Specific Microcurrent” Amplitude: 0 - 900 microamps Frequency: 0.1 - 100 Hz Polarity: alternating Time: ??, based on response (pain, AROM) Application: probes or silver electrodes; 3-D approach to area

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