A method of scanning and treating areas of the human body with
transcutaneous low intensity direct current. A device is used which
comprises a source of low intensity direct current, means for controlling
the parameters of the current, a cathode terminal, and an anode terminal.
A scanning method is used to determine the proper amperage for the
treating method. In the scanning method, the cathode and anode are applied
to the skin of a patient and increasing strengths of current are applied.
The strength of the current is noted when the patient is first aware of
the current and when the patient is made uncomfortable by the current.
These two values are averaged to determine the operating current. The
treatment method is carried out by applying the anode to an activity point
identified in the specification, applying the cathode to the area to be
treated, and applying the operating current.
