Changes in Sympathetic Tone Associated with Different Forms of Transcutaneous Electrical Nerve Stimulation in Healthy Subjects

Wong, Rita; Jette, Diane U.

doi:10.1093/ptj/64.4.478

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“…This mechanism has been suggested as the main cause of increased tissue oxygen and, consequently, providing a clinical reduction of the pain-spasm-pain cycle [21][22][23].…”

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confidence: 99%

Upper trapezius relaxation induced by tens and interferential current in computer users with chronic nonspecific neck discomfort: An electromyographic analysis

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Antunes

Santos

et al. 2015

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IFC induced the upper trapezius relaxation after 3 sessions in females with neck discomfort, but the TENS application did not change the muscular tension. However, these results should be carefully interpreted due to the lack of differences between groups. A significant pain decrease was found in the subjects of both groups, however, only the IFC application presented a clinically important improvement.

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“…This mechanism has been suggested as the main cause of increased tissue oxygen and, consequently, providing a clinical reduction of the pain-spasm-pain cycle [21][22][23].…”

Section: Discussionmentioning

confidence: 99%

Upper trapezius relaxation induced by tens and interferential current in computer users with chronic nonspecific neck discomfort: An electromyographic analysis

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Antunes

Santos

et al. 2015

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“…Wong et al19 ) applied electrical stimulation to acupuncture points of the hand and forearm and observed increased activity of the sympathetic nervous system. The sympathetic activity slightly increased in the present study, but the increase was not significant.…”

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confidence: 99%

The Influence of Neuromuscular Electrical Stimulation on the Heart Rate Variability in Healthy Subjects

Kang

Hyong

2014

J Phys Ther Sci

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[Purpose] The purpose of this study was to examine the effect of neuromuscular electrical stimulation (NMES) on heart rate variability (HRV). [Subjects and Methods] Ten healthy subjects participated in the study. All subjects received NMES with a pulse duration of 300 us and frequency of 30 Hz at the vastus lateralis and vastus medialis for 15 minutes. The stimulation intensity was adjusted in the range of 20 to 30 mA. HRV using a pulse oximeter was measured in the sitting position before and after NMES. [Results] After the NMES, all HRV data slightly increased, but there was no significance between before and after data. [Conclusion] We suggest that strengthening exercises using NMES may be undertaken safely.

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“…Several authors have tried to demonstrate the effects of electrical stimulation on the sympathetic nervous system. Although some have alleged that there is an increase or no alteration of sympathetic responses (29,30), the majority have found a sympathetic inhibition effect (31)(32)(33).…”

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The effect of transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation on the viability of random skin flaps in rats

2002

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The aim of this study was to determine the role of transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation (TENS) in the viability of random skin flaps. In 30 Wistar-EPM rats, a random 10×4 cm skin flap was raised and a plastic barrier was interposed between the flap and its bed. Immediately after surgery and for two subsequent days, the rats in group 1 (the control group) were anesthetized for 1 h with the electrodes positioned in the base of the flap and without the administration of the electric stimulus. The rats in group 2 (the treatment group) were submitted to TENS for 1 h immediately after the surgery and for two subsequent days. The percentage of necrotic area (averages of 43.11% in the rats in group 1 and 23.52% in the rats in group 2) was calculated on the seventh postoperative day in both groups. Statistical analysis proved that TENS was more efficient in increasing random skin flap viability than was the method used in the control group.Key Words: Electrical stimulation; Flaps; Rats; Viability Effet de la neurostimulation transcutanée sur la viabilité de lambeaux cutanés choisis au hasard chez des rats RÉSUMÉ : L'étude visait à déterminer le rôle de la neurostimulation transcutanée dans la viabilité de lambeaux cutanés choisis au hasard. Nous avons d'abord soulevé un lambeau cutané de 10 cm sur 4 cm chez 30 rats Wistar-EPM, puis inséré une pellicule de plastique entre le lambeau et son lit. Immédiatement après l'intervention et pendant les deux jours qui ont suivi, nous avons anesthésié les rats du groupe 1 (groupe témoin) pendant une heure et posé des électrodes à la base du lambeau sans toutefois procéder à l'électrostimulation, tandis que nous avons soumis les rats du groupe 2 (groupe expérimental) à la neurostimulation transcutanée pendant une heure. Sept jours après l'intervention, nous avons calculé le pourcentage de zones nécrosées dans les deux groupes (moyennes de 43,11 % chez les rats du groupe 1 et de 23,52 % chez les rats du groupe 2). D'après l'analyse statistique, la neurostimulation transcutanée s'est avérée plus efficace que la méthode utilisée dans le groupe témoin pour accroître la viabilité des lambeaux cutanés choisis au hasard.

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Changes in Sympathetic Tone Associated with Different Forms of Transcutaneous Electrical Nerve Stimulation in Healthy Subjects

Cited by 36 publications

References 7 publications

Upper trapezius relaxation induced by tens and interferential current in computer users with chronic nonspecific neck discomfort: An electromyographic analysis

Upper trapezius relaxation induced by tens and interferential current in computer users with chronic nonspecific neck discomfort: An electromyographic analysis

The Influence of Neuromuscular Electrical Stimulation on the Heart Rate Variability in Healthy Subjects

The effect of transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation on the viability of random skin flaps in rats

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