Knee Osteoarthritis: Does Transcutaneous Electrical Nerve Stimulation Work?

Cherian, Jeffrey J.; Kapadia, Bhaveen H.; McElroy, Mark J.; Johnson, Aaron J.; Bhave, Anil; Harwin, Steven F.; Mont, Michael A.

doi:10.3928/01477447-20151222-02

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“…These results concur with a previous study in which performed a three-week TENS intervention on patients with knee osteoarthritis [19]. This is in line with a previous study in which 36 patients with knee osteoarthritis were treated with TENS intervention for six weeks and significant pain reduction after intervention [20]. This result is because TENS selectively increases the input of the large fibers, thereby reducing the presynaptic inhibition of paintransmitting cells (T-cells) and reducing the perception of conscious pain [21].…”

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confidence: 93%

Effect of Acute Phase Pain Control Using TENS on Pain Relief in Knee Osteoarthritis in a Rat Model

Hwangbo

2021

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This study examined the influence of treadmill exercise with initial pain control using transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation (TENS) on induced pain of knee osteoarthritis in rats.METHODS: Thirty adult male Sprague -Dawley rats were divided randomly into the TENS Group (TG, n = 10), Treadmill Exercise Group (TEG, n = 10), and Treadmill with TENS Group (TTG, n = 10). In the TG, TENS was performed for 20 min per day for two weeks with a TENS program at the knee joint. The TEG performed treadmill exercise 15 m/min for 20 min per day for two weeks. The TTG performed initial pain control by TENS program during the 1st ~ 3rd days, and treadmill exercise was performed using the TEG methods from the 4th day. The lumbar spine was extracted and processed using western blot analysis to evaluate pain (c-fos expression). RESULTS:The results showed that c-fos expression was †Corresponding Author : Gak HwangBo

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Effect of Acute Phase Pain Control Using TENS on Pain Relief in Knee Osteoarthritis in a Rat Model

Hwangbo

2021

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“…The results of the current study are also come in consistence with the study of Cherian J.J et al, that concluded that about 70% of the patients experienced pain reduction when treated with low-TENS [30].…”

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Effect of Acupuncture TENS on Sciatic pain During Pregnancy

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Aboeleneen²,

Hegazy³

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: Sciatica is a common discomfort of pregnancy experienced in the lower extremity, affecting quality of life and minimizing social and economic efficacy and it is a major cause of work absenteeism and a financial burden to society. Objective: This study is carried out to determine the effect of Acupuncture TENS on sciatic pain during pregnancy. Methods: Twenty pregnant women with an exclusive diagnosis of sciatic pain with age ranged from 20-40 years ,at the 2 nd or 3 rd trimester of pregnancy and their body mass index not exceeding 32 kg/m 2 . Assessment for all participants was performed through analysis of plasma serotonin level, visual analogue scale (VAS) ,Straight leg raising test (SLR) and slump test before and after intervention. Results: The results showed improvement in pain level in both groups. However, the study group consistently demonstrated greater improvement in the outcome measures than the control group. Conclusion: Acupuncture TENS can be used safely and effectively in reducing sciatic pain in pregnant women.

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“…It is important to emphasize that variations in intensity and treatment duration could have compromised these studies. Even though stimulation intensity and maintenance are key factors for the success of the treatment, 37 it was not described in most studies, and it was only periodically adjusted to maintain sensory threshold by two studies. 11,15 This lack of standard may lead to analgesic tolerance 33 and to greater pain relief when given at the strongest possible intensity.…”

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confidence: 99%