Does transcutaneous nerve stimulation have effect on sympathetic skin response?

Okuyucu, Emine Esra; Turhanoğlu, Ayşe Dicle; Güntel, Murat; Yilmazer, Serkan; Savaş, Nazan; Mansuroğlu, Ayhan

doi:10.1016/j.jocn.2017.08.033

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“…The increased SSR latency due to the combined treatment of ESWT and INI may highlight the suppressive influence of these treatments on sympathetic function. The multiple interneuron interface between afferent and efferent fibers in the reflex path may result in the loss or delay of SSR [ 42 ].…”

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Combined Effects of Extracorporeal Shockwave Therapy and Integrated Neuromuscular Inhibition on Myofascial Trigger Points of Upper Trapezius: A Randomized Controlled Trial

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Objective To investigate the combined effect of extracorporeal shockwave therapy (ESWT) and integrated neuromuscular inhibition (INI) on myofascial trigger points in the upper trapezius.Methods Sixty subjects aged 18–24 years old with active myofascial trigger points in the upper trapezius were studied. Participants were assigned randomly to either group A who received ESWT one session/week, group B who received INI three sessions/week, or group C who received ESWT in addition to INI. All groups completed 4 weeks of intervention. The following main outcome measures were evaluated at baseline and after 4 weeks of intervention: pain intensity, functional disability, pressure pain threshold (PPT), sympathetic skin response (SSR), and neuromuscular junction response (NMJR).Results Within-group analysis revealed a significant decline in visual analog scale (VAS), Arabic neck disability index (ANDI), and NMJR and incline in PPT and SSR latency post-intervention (p<0.001). Multiple comparison analysis showed a substantial difference between the groups, while the major changes favored group C (p<0.05).Conclusion Combined treatment with ESWT and INI for treating myofascial trigger points in the upper trapezius is more effective than using only one of the two approaches in terms of clinical, functional, and neurophysiological aspects.

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Combined Effects of Extracorporeal Shockwave Therapy and Integrated Neuromuscular Inhibition on Myofascial Trigger Points of Upper Trapezius: A Randomized Controlled Trial

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“…The most prevalent and critical skin receptors relate to pressure, temperature, and pain [ 1 ] —the Pacinian corpuscle, [ 3 ] thermoreceptor, [ 4 ] and nociceptor, [ 5,6 ] respectively. All these receptors detect stimuli, measure levels of stimuli, and transmit signals to the brain triggering reactions.…”

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Artificial Somatosensors: Feedback Receptors for Electronic Skins

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Naznee

et al. 2020

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The human skin is the largest sensory organ, made up of complex sensors that detect noxious stimuli to rapidly send warning signals to the central nervous system to initiate a motor response. It is complex to mimic key skin features using existing tactile sensors, and there exists no somatosensor that responds to real stimuli of pressure, temperature, and touch. Herein, three critical skin receptors created by realizing integrated electronic systems that mimic the feedback response of somatosensors are experimentally demonstrated. Fully functional Pacinian corpuscles, thermoreceptors, and nociceptors are realized using a combination of stretchable pressure sensors, phase‐change oxide thin films, and threshold‐based resistive switching (memristor) memory elements. The ability to detect and respond to pressure, temperature, and pain stimuli above a threshold with real‐life performance characteristics is demonstrated with explanation of underlying mechanisms. The ability to design and realize artificial skin receptors enables replacement of affected human skin regions, augment skin sensitivity for agile applications in defense and sports, and drive advancements in intelligent robotics.

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“…Perry et al [46] reported that active manipulation therapies directed toward the lumbar region affected simultaneous SSR measurements and increased sympathoexcitatory activities, although another study reported that active exercise and manipulation resulted in significant changes in SSR [47]. One study of the effect on SSR of active TENS and sham TENS in healthy individuals reported no change in post-application latency values, while amplitude values increased significantly in the active TENS group [48]. Similarly in the present study, while no significant change was observed after treatment in the bTENS group, a significant increase was recorded in amplitude values.…”

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Does transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation affect pain, neuropathic pain, and sympathetic skin responses in the treatment of chronic low back pain? A randomized, placebo-controlled study

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Background The purpose of this study was to assess the effectiveness of transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation (TENS) in chronic low back pain and neuropathic pain. Methods Seventy-four patients aged 18-65 with chronic low back pain were included in the study. Baseline measurements were performed, and patients were randomized into three groups. The first group received burst TENS (bTENS), the second group conventional TENS (cTENS), and the third group placebo TENS (pTENS), all over 15 sessions. Patients’ visual analogue scale (VAS) scores were evaluated before treatment (preT), immediately after treatment (postT), and in the third month after treatment (postT3). Douleur Neuropathique 4 Questions (DN4), the Modified Oswestry Low Back Pain Disability Questionnaire (MOS), the Beck Depression Inventory (BDI), and sympathetic skin response (SSR) values were also evaluated preT and postT3. Results A statistically significant improvement was observed in mean VAS scores postT compared to preT in all three groups. Intergroup comparison revealed a significant difference between preT and postT values, that difference being assessed in favor of bTENS at multiple comparison analysis. Although significant improvement was determined in neuropathic pain DN4 scores measured at postT3 compared to preT in all groups, there was no significant difference between the groups. No statistically significant difference was also observed between the groups in terms of MOS, BDI, or SSR values at postT3 ( P > 0.05). Conclusions bTENS therapy in patients with low back pain is an effective and safe method that can be employed in short-term pain control.

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Does transcutaneous nerve stimulation have effect on sympathetic skin response?

Cited by 6 publications

References 15 publications

Combined Effects of Extracorporeal Shockwave Therapy and Integrated Neuromuscular Inhibition on Myofascial Trigger Points of Upper Trapezius: A Randomized Controlled Trial

Combined Effects of Extracorporeal Shockwave Therapy and Integrated Neuromuscular Inhibition on Myofascial Trigger Points of Upper Trapezius: A Randomized Controlled Trial

Artificial Somatosensors: Feedback Receptors for Electronic Skins

Does transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation affect pain, neuropathic pain, and sympathetic skin responses in the treatment of chronic low back pain? A randomized, placebo-controlled study

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