Stassi is administering neuromuscular electrical stimulation (NMES) to improve quadriceps strength following knee surgery. The patient reports that the stimulation feels uncomfortable as the current is delivered. Stassi would like to maintain a strong therapeutic muscle contraction while making the treatment more comfortable for the patient. Which of the following stimulation parameters should be adjusted?
A) Amplitude
B) Pulse rate (frequency)
C) Pulse duration
D) Ramp down time
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