Application brief #9403-NS-4 submitted by Paula Bell PT, based on one case. Average # of treatments: 16 Frequency of treatments: Twice weekly. Physical symptoms: Shoulder pain. Etiology of injury/condition: Unknown, work related. Method: Four pads, two each shoulder anterior/posterior then moist heat and probe treatment.
Bilateral rotator cuff tear
Acutron Mentor
Application brief #9403-NS-4
submitted by Paula Bell PT, based on one case.
Average # of treatments: 16
Frequency of treatments: Twice weekly.
Physical symptoms: Shoulder pain.
Etiology of injury/condition: Unknown, work related.
Method: Four pads, two each shoulder anterior/posterior then moist heat and probe treatment. Or, two separate sets of interferential, one on each shoulder.
Settings used: Acutron Mentor preset Probe # 4 and µA Pads #4, or these specific settings:
Pads: 200 µA
Hz: 130
Waveform: Square
Mode: D:D
Polarity: Biphasic
Timer: 10 minutes
Channels: B and C
Probe: 25 µA
Hz: 0.3
Mode: Continuous
Timer: 10 minutes
Interferential: Use preset I.F. # 1 or 2, copy to channels C and D for two sets.
Other therapies: Hot packs.
Further methods or results: Temporary relief after four treatments, essentially pain free after 15 treatments.
Average results: Excellent Good Fair Poor
Response to TX:
Carryover of results:
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