Table 6. Practical recommendations for the implementation of neuromuscular electrical stimulation.

Frequency	3–7 days·week−1
Objective	To increase peripheral muscle strength in severely deconditioned or bed-bound patients
Mode	Pulse duration 200–700 μs Duty cycle 2–10 s on/4–50 s off
Intensity	Increase intensity (mA) until a visible muscle contraction occurs or to the maximum tolerated level Increase intensity whenever possible
Duration	One to two sessions per day, total exercise time per day 20–60 min

Data from [69].