Quadriceps inhibition

electrotherapy

1. QUADRICEPS INHIBITION k.soundararajan K. Soundararajan, SRIHER 1

2. Objectives Anatomy Quadriceps inhibition Causes Procedure for electrotherapy treatment K. Soundararajan, SRIHER 2

3. Quadriceps femoris K. Soundararajan, SRIHER 3

4. Quadriceps femoris K. Soundararajan, SRIHER 4

5. Quadriceps inhibition Due to fear of pain the patient cannot contract the quadriceps. Hold the muscle in a tensed position; extension of knee is limited K. Soundararajan, SRIHER 5

6. Causes Fracture shaft of femur Menisectomy Traumatic synovitis of knee Surgical intervention Soft tissue injury around knee Post operative (i.e.) after arthroscopy K. Soundararajan, SRIHER 6

7. METHOD OF TREATMENT Procedure Receiving the patient History Examination Check for contraindication Preparation tray K. Soundararajan, SRIHER 7

8. Procedure Preparation of apparatus Self testing Skin resistance lowering Position of patient Position of therapist K. Soundararajan, SRIHER 8

9. Procedure Placement of electrode Selection Current Instruction to patient Regulating current Check for erythema K. Soundararajan, SRIHER 9

10. Procedure Appointment Recording of treatment Other special points Home program Winding up K. Soundararajan, SRIHER 10

11. Electrode position Inactive - femoral triangle Active - junction of upper 2/3 rd & lower 1/3 rd of thigh 2. Inactive - lumbar spine Active - junction of upper 2/3 rd & lower 1/3 rd of thigh 3. Inactive - junction of upper 1/3 rd & lower 1/3 rd of thigh Active - junction of upper 2/3 rd & lower 1/3 rd of thigh K. Soundararajan, SRIHER 11

12. Treatment Position of patient: Half lying with knee supported in 15 degree flexion Current parameter: FTC (8-10 surge/min) Intensity : max intensity to produce muscle contraction Duration : 10 minutes ( until muscle get fatigue) K. Soundararajan, SRIHER 12

13. Electrode position ( carbonized rubber electrode) Active : middle 1/3 rd of thigh Inactive : lower 1/3 rd of thigh K. Soundararajan, SRIHER 13

14. Quadriceps inhibition reduction K. Soundararajan, SRIHER 14

15. Reference Text book of Electrotherapy ;Jagmohan Singh; 2 nd edition; page no: 112 to 113 Physical therapy manual for students; faculty of physiotherapy SRU; page no: 21 Text book of human osteology; Inderbir Singh; 3 rd edition; page no: 272 Human anatomy; B.D.Chaurasia’s; 6 th edition; page no:40 to 57 K. Soundararajan, SRIHER 15