DISORDERS OF THE NERVOUS SYSTEM

Neuritis, Neuralgia
Recommended Treatment ZonesTreatment ModeFrequencyPatient SensationCourse of Treatment
The region of the affected nerve and nerve-dependent musclesLabile and stationary with compressionHighAbove ThresholdUntil a stable result is achieved. Sessions 5-10 min.
Corresponding spinal segmentsLabile and stationary with compressionHighAbove thresholdUntil a stable result is achieved. Sessions 5-10 min.
Myositis
Recommended Treatment ZonesTreatment ModeFrequencyPatient SensationCourse of Treatment
Painful areasLabile and stationary with compressionLow, followed by HighAbove ThresholdUntil a stable result is achieved. Sessions 5-10 min.
Corresponding spinal segmentsLabile and stationary with compressionHighAbove thresholdUntil a stable result is achieved. Sessions 5-10 min.
Lumbosacral Radiculitis
Recommended Treatment ZonesTreatment ModeFrequencyPatient SensationCourse of Treatment
Lumbosacral region of the spineLabile and stationary with compressionLow, followed by HighAbove ThresholdUp to 10 5- to 10-min sessions.
The region of the spine where the nerves are affected and also the affected limb.Labile and stationary with compressionHighAbove thresholdUp to 10 5- to 10-min sessions.
Phantom Pains
Recommended Treatment ZonesTreatment ModeFrequencyPatient SensationCourse of Treatment
Stump areaLabile and stationary with compressionLow, followed by highAbove ThresholdUp to 10 10-min. sessions.
Corresponding spinal segmentsLabile and stationary with compressionHighAbove thresholdUp to 10 10-min. sessions.