Faradic and galvanic current is a part of electrotherapy, which uses low voltage, low-frequency impulse current for therapeutic uses.
IG STIMULATION Can produce contraction of denervated muscle while FARADIC STIMULATION Cannot produce contraction of denervated muscle so commonly used to stimulate large muscle group( ex Quadriceps, hamstrings, etc) IG stimulation is used to stimulate small muscles(ex facial muscles)
Benefits
- Muscle re-education.
- Training new muscle action.
- Muscle strengthening.
- Neural Stimulation
- Neuropathy