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We would like to thank the Editor for the opportunity to make a statement concerning the commentaries by Dr Snyder-Mackler and Dr Robinson. Until recently, we were not familiar with the protocol and complete results of Byl et al (see article by Byl et al in this issue). Their conclusions have reinforced our feelings about the future course of "microamperage" stimulation in physical therapy practice. We agree with the conclusions of the commentators that it is time for health practitioners in general and physical therapists specifically to abandon the use of "microamperage" stimulation for wound healing. The literature review from our study as well as that of Byl et al indicate that there are established, tested, and viable electrical stimulation treatment protocols for wound healing, and it is not necessary to spend additional resources of time and money trying to validate a treatment technique that does not work....

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