Faradic

Question 1

Intro machine and applications

Answer 1

I would advise you to prioritise skin hydration, sun protection, and avoid heat and other treatments for 24-48 hours.

Question 2

How the machine works

Answer 2

This machine works by stimulating nerves and muscles, causing contractions and promoting toning and firming. It generates an interrupted direct current that is delivered through conductive pads placed on the skin. Sensory nerves are stimulated, which sends a message to the brain, which sends a message to the motor nerves to contract.

Question 3

Contraindications

Answer 3

• the specific contraindications to this machine are blood clots, epilepsy, pregnancy, implants, and any metal in or on the skin.

Question 4

Effects

Answer 4

Muscle contraction and strengthening, Improved motor control and re-education, enhanced circulation and metabolism.

Question 5

Safety precautions

Answer 5

Pad areas correctly, dampen pads with conducting gel, use the correct intensity and time, turn up the conductor, and do not move the pad while the current is flowing.

Question 6

Contraindications

Answer 6

Sore muscles, tissue damage, muscle fatigue, itchy, soreness

Question 7

Home care advice

Answer 7

I would advise you to focus on hydration, avoid sun exposure, avoid hard exercise for the remainder of the day to allow muscles to recover, stretch or massage muscles if they feel tight to relieve tension. Book another treatment 2-3 times a week for a course of 10 treatments.

Question 8

Padding placement

Answer 8

Arms uses split padding – Biceps, Triceps

Legs – Longitudinal – Hamstrings, Quadriceps

Abdomen – Dual padding – Rectus abdominus, Obliques