HVPC typical clinical use in rehabilitation?

• A. Promote wound healing and reduce edema; often negative polarity for wounds in the acute phase.
• B. Increase muscle mass
• C. Decrease range of motion
• D. Improve balance

Answer: (A)

High-Voltage Pulsed Current is a modality used in rehabilitation mainly to support tissue repair and reduce edema. Its typical clinical use is to promote wound healing and decrease edema, with negative polarity (cathode) often applied for wounds in the acute phase. The negative polarity is chosen because it helps mobilize cellular activity and fluid drainage at the wound site, aiding healing and reducing swelling. This focus on healing and edema distinguishes HVPC from aims like increasing muscle mass, decreasing range of motion, or improving balance, which rely on strengthening, joint range work, or neuromuscular training rather than a wound-healing current.