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Dear all, Would you please explain about the micrecurrent treatment for me? I means the frequency and intensity. Thank you Douglas White wrote:J Orthop Sports Phys Ther 1994 Nov;20(5):236-42 Related Articles, Links The effects of three modalities on delayed onset muscle soreness. Weber MD, Servedio FJ, Woodall WR. School of Health Related Professions, Department of Physical Therapy, University of Mississippi at the Medical Center, Jackson 39216-4505. Delayed onset muscle soreness is a common problem that can interfere with rehabilitation as well as activities of daily living. The purpose of this study was to test the impact of therapeutic massage, upper body ergometry, or microcurrent electrical stimulation on muscle soreness and force deficits evident following a high-intensity eccentric exercise bout. Forty untrained, volunteer female subjects were randomly assigned to one of three treatment groups or to a control group. Exercise consisted of high-intensity eccentric contractions of the elbow flexors. Resistance was reduced as subjects fatigued, until they reached exhaustion. Soreness rating was determined using a visual analog scale. Force deficits were determined by measures of maximal voluntary isometric contraction at 90 degrees of elbow flexion and peak torque for elbow flexion at 60 degrees/sec on a Cybex II isokinetic dynamometer. Maximal voluntary isometric contraction and peak torque were determined at the 0 hour (before exercise) and again at 24 and 48 hours postexercise. Treatments were applied immediately following exercise and again at 24 hours after exercise. The control group subjects rested following their exercise bout. Statistical analysis showed significant increases in soreness rating and significant decreases in force generated when the 0 hour was compared with 24- and 48-hour measures. Further analysis indicated no statistically significant differences between massage, microcurrent electrical stimulation, upper body ergometry, and control groups. Publication Types: Clinical Trial Randomized Controlled Trial PMID: 7827630 [PubMed - indexed for MEDLINE] -----Original Message----- From: - for physiotherapists in education and practice [mailto:[log in to unmask]]On Behalf Of Nigel Biggs Sent: Tuesday, September 10, 2002 2:59 PM To: [log in to unmask] Subject: Re: [PHYSIO] Microcurrent Electrotherapy Dear Susan, I put a similar message on the list a couple of weeks ago,but with no response.Since then I've spoken to a supplier in the UK who says that microcurrent units are increasingly being used in the sporting world.eg England cricket team,Premiership football clubs.He claims"amazing" results,although the cricket team seems to have been plagued by injuries all summer!If they beat the Australians this winter,however,I.'ll buy 100 of the damm things! You may be aware of an article in"Physiotherapy",August 2002,by Chapman-Jones and Hill,which showed good results with chronic Achilles problems.It all sounds interesting,and I'm hoping to get hold of a unit soon. Best Wishes, Nigel Biggs, Physiotherapist,UK ----- Original Message ----- From: Susan Giegold To: Sent: Monday, September 09, 2002 2:34 PM Subject: Microcurrent Electrotherapy > Does anyone have any experience using microcurrent electrical stimulation? > What have you used it for and what kind of results have you seen? Thank > you. > > Susan Giegold, PT > --------------------------------- Yahoo! - We Remember 9-11: A tribute to the more than 3,000 lives lost