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Which of the following best describes the goal of functional electrical stimulation (FES)?

Prior to applying an electrical muscle stimulation intervention, a physical therapist questions the person regarding other existing medical conditions. Which of the following is NOT considered a general contraindication or precaution for therapeutic electrical muscle stimulation intervention?

A patient is receiving a 30-minute trial treatment of high frequency premodulation, which of the following parameters would be least appropriate for modulation?

A person 39 years of age, with a prolonged history of low back pain and weakness, is currently being treated with transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation and postural exercises. Which of the following responses in the low back is most likely to occur when using transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation?

Which of the following statements is NOT true regarding a 2 second rise time and a 10 second ON time with the use of NMES for muscle re-education of dorsiflexion?

Which of the following conditions is NOT a contraindication for an interferential current treatment?

Which of the following statements is true regarding the use of electrodes?

A patient with acute back pain is given a transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation unit to use at home. The physical therapist assistant provides detailed instructions on the care and use of the unit. Which of the following activities would least likely be the responsibility of the patient?

When discussing intensity, which of the following definitions most accurately explains the amplitude?

A patient is being treated for acute shoulder impingement syndrome. The PTA is treating the shoulder with conventional mode TENS and has selected a setting with modulation. Which of the following statements is most accurate regarding the use of modulation?