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Electrical stimulation as a therapeutic option to improve eyelid function in chronic facial nerve disorders. (1/310)
PURPOSE: To establish whether it is possible to improve orbicularis oculi muscle function in the eyelids of patients with a chronic seventh cranial nerve palsy by using transcutaneous electrical stimulation to the point at which electrical stimulation induces a functional blink. METHODS: Ten subjects (one woman, nine men) aged 36 to 76 with chronic, moderate to severe facial nerve palsy were recruited into the study. Voluntary and spontaneous eyelid movements were assessed, using an optical measuring system, before, during, and after a 3-month treatment period. Voluntary and spontaneous lid velocities were also measured and compared with eyelid kinematic data in normal subjects (12 women, 18 men; age range, 22-56 years). RESULTS: Therapeutic electrical stimulation applied over 3 months produced improvement in eyelid movement (>2 mm) in 8 of 10 patients during voluntary eyelid closure. However, there was no significant improvement recorded in spontaneous blink amplitudes or peak downward-phase velocity of the upper eyelid. This regimen of stimulation failed to recover function well enough that a functional blink could be induced in the paretic eyelid by electrical stimulation. CONCLUSIONS: Electrical stimulation using transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulators units can improve voluntary eye closure, apparently because of a reduction in stiffness of eyelid mechanics, rather than an improvement of muscle function. Investigation of alternative stimulation regimens is warranted. (+info)Postoperative analgesia and vomiting, with special reference to day-case surgery: a systematic review. (2/310)
BACKGROUND: Day-case surgery is of great value to patients and the health service. It enables many more patients to be treated properly, and faster than before. Newer, less invasive, operative techniques will allow many more procedures to be carried out. There are many elements to successful day-case surgery. Two key components are the effectiveness of the control of pain after the operation, and the effectiveness of measures to minimise postoperative nausea and vomiting. OBJECTIVES: To enable those caring for patients undergoing day-case surgery to make the best choices for their patients and the health service, this review sought the highest quality evidence on: (1) the effectiveness of the control of pain after an operation; (2) the effectiveness of measures to minimise postoperative nausea and vomiting. METHODS: Full details of the search strategy are presented in the report. RESULTS - ANALGESIA: The systematic reviews of the literature explored whether different interventions work and, if they do work, how well they work. A number of conclusions can be drawn. RESULTS-ANALGESIA, INEFFECTIVE INTERVENTIONS: There is good evidence that some interventions are ineffective. They include: (1) transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation in acute postoperative pain; (2) the use of local injections of opioids at sites other than the knee joint; (3) the use of dihydrocodeine, 30 mg, in acute postoperative pain (it is no better than placebo). RESULTS-ANALGESIA, INTERVENTIONS OF DOUBTFUL VALUE: Some interventions may be effective but the size of the effect or the complication of undertaking them confers no measurable benefit over conventional methods. Such interventions include: (1) injecting morphine into the knee joint after surgery: there is a small analgesic benefit which may last for up to 24 hours but there is no clear evidence that the size of the benefit is of any clinical value; (2) manoeuvres to try and anticipate pain by using pre-emptive analgesia; these are no more effective than standard methods; (3) administering non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) by injection or per rectum in patients who can swallow; this appears to be no more effective than giving NSAIDs by mouth and, indeed, may do more harm than good; (4) administering codeine in single doses; this has poor analgesic efficacy. RESULTS-ANALGESIA, INTERVENTIONS OF PROVEN VALUE: These include a number of oral analgesics including (at standard doses): (1) dextropropoxyphene; (2) tramadol; (3) paracetamol; (4) ibuprofen; (5) diclofenac. Diclofenac and ibuprofen at standard doses give analgesia equivalent to that obtained with 10 mg of intramuscular morphine. Each will provide at least 50% pain relief from a single oral dose in patients with moderate or severe postoperative pain. Paracetamol and codeine combinations also appear to be highly effective, although there is little information on the standard doses used in the UK. The relative effectiveness of these analgesics is compared in an effectiveness 'ladder' which can inform prescribers making choices for individual patients, or planning day-case surgery. Dose-response relationships show that higher doses of ibuprofen may be particularly effective. Topical NSAIDs (applied to the skin) are effective in minor injuries and chronic pain but there is no obvious role for them in day-case surgery. RESULTS-POSTOPERATIVE NAUSEA AND VOMITING: The proportion of patients who may feel nauseated or vomit after surgery is very variable, despite similar operations and anaesthetic techniques. Systematic review can still lead to clear estimations of effectiveness of interventions. Whichever anti-emetic is used, the choice is often between prophylactic use (trying to prevent anyone vomiting) and treating those people who do feel nauseated or who may vomit. Systematic reviews of a number of different anti-emetics show clearly that none of the anti-emetics is sufficiently effective to be used for prophylaxis. (ABSTRACT TRUNCATE (+info)Spinal blockade of opioid receptors prevents the analgesia produced by TENS in arthritic rats. (3/310)
Transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation (TENS) is commonly used for relief of pain. The literature on the clinical application of TENS is extensive. However, surprisingly few reports have addressed the neurophysiological basis for the actions of TENS. The gate control theory of pain is typically used to explain the actions of high-frequency TENS, whereas, low-frequency TENS is typically explained by release of endogenous opioids. The current study investigated the role of mu, delta, and kappa opioid receptors in antihyperalgesia produced by low- and high-frequency TENS by using an animal model of inflammation. Antagonists to mu (naloxone), delta (naltrinodole), or kappa (nor-binaltorphimine) opioid receptors were delivered to the spinal cord by microdialysis. Joint inflammation was induced by injection of kaolin and carrageenan into the knee-joint cavity. Withdrawal latency to heat was assessed before inflammation, during inflammation, after drug (or artificial cerebral spinal fluid as a control) administration, and after drug (or artificial cerebral spinal fluid) administration + TENS. Either high- (100 Hz) or low- frequency (4 Hz) TENS produced approximately 100% inhibition of hyperalgesia. Low doses of naloxone, selective for mu opioid receptors, blocked the antihyperalgesia produced by low-frequency TENS. High doses of naloxone, which also block delta and kappa opioid receptors, prevented the antihyperalgesia produced by high-frequency TENS. Spinal blockade of delta opioid receptors dose-dependently prevented the antihyperalgesia produced by high-frequency TENS. In contrast, blockade of kappa opioid receptors had no effect on the antihyperalgesia produced by either low- or high-frequency TENS. Thus, low-frequency TENS produces antihyperalgesia through mu opioid receptors and high-frequency TENS produces antihyperalgesia through delta opioid receptors in the spinal cord. (+info)Treatment of neuropathic pain in a patient with diabetic neuropathy using transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation applied to the skin of the lumbar region. (4/310)
BACKGROUND AND PURPOSE: Diabetic neuropathy can produce severe pain. The purpose of this case report is to describe the alteration of pain in a patient with severe, painful diabetic neuropathy following application of transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation (TENS) to the low back. CASE DESCRIPTION: The patient was a 73-year-old woman with pain in the left lower extremity over the lateral aspect of the hip and the entire leg below the knee. The pain prevented sound sleep. The intensity of pain was assessed with a visual analog scale. INTERVENTION: The TENS (80 Hz) was delivered 1 to 2 hours a day and during the entire night through electrodes placed on the lumbar area of the back. OUTCOMES: Following 20 minutes of TENS on the first day of treatment, the patient reported a 38% reduction in intensity of pain. After 17 days, the patient reported no pain following 20 minutes of TENS and that she could sleep through the night. Application of TENS to the skin of the lumbar area may be an effective treatment for the pain of diabetic neuropathy. (+info)Voluntary and reflex control of human back muscles during induced pain. (5/310)
1. Back pain is known to change motor patterns of the trunk. The purpose of this study was to examine the motor output of the erector spinae (ES) muscles during pain in the lumbar region. First, their voluntary activation was assessed during flexion and re-extension of the trunk. Second, effects of cutaneous and muscle pain on the ES stretch reflex were measured, since increased stretch reflex gain has been suggested to underlie increased muscle tone in painful muscles. 2. The trunk movement and electromyographical (EMG) signals from the right and left ES during pain were compared with values before pain. Controlled muscle pain was induced by infusion of 5 % saline into the right lumbar ES. Cutaneous pain was elicited by mechanical or electrical stimulation of the dorsal lumbar skin. The stretch reflex was evoked by rapidly indenting the right lumbar ES with a servo-motor prodder. 3. The results from the voluntary task show that muscle pain decreased the modulation depth of ES EMG activity. This pattern was associated with a decreased range and velocity of motion of the painful body segment, which would normally serve to avoid further injury. Interestingly, when subjects overcame this guarding tendency and made exactly the same movements during pain as before pain, the EMG modulation depth was still reduced. The results seem to reconcile the controversy of previous studies, in which both hyper- and hypoactivity of back muscles in pain have been reported. 4. In the tapped muscle, the EMG response consisted of two peaks (latency 19.3 +/- 2.1 and 44.6 +/- 2.5 ms, respectively) followed by a trough. On the contralateral side the first response was a trough (26.2 +/- 3.2 ms) while the second (46.4 +/- 4.3 ms) was a peak, similar to the second peak on the tapped side. Cutaneous pain had no effect on the short-latency response but significantly increased the second response on the tapped side. Surprisingly, deep muscle pain had no effect on the stretch reflex. A short-latency reciprocal inhibition exists between the right and left human ES. 5. It is concluded that deep back pain does not influence the stretch reflexes in the back muscles but modulates the voluntary activation of these muscles. (+info)Effect of the frequency of transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation on the postoperative opioid analgesic requirement and recovery profile. (6/310)
BACKGROUND: Transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation (TENS) at either an acupoint or dermatome corresponding to the surgical incision produces comparable decreases in postoperative opioid requirements and opioid-related side effects. However, the effect of the frequency of the electrical stimulus on the postoperative analgesic response to TENS therapy has not been studied. METHODS: One hundred women undergoing major gynecological procedures with a standardized general anesthetic technique were enrolled in the study. Patients were randomly assigned to four groups: group I, patient-controlled analgesia (PCA) plus sham TENS (no stimulation); group II, PCA plus low-frequency (2-Hz) TENS; group m, PCA plus high-frequency (100-Hz) TENS; group IV, PCA plus mixed-frequency (2- and 100-Hz) TENS. The PCA device was programmed to deliver 2-3 mg intravenous boluses of morphine with a lockout interval of 10 min. The TENS device was used every 2 h during the day. Standard 100-mm visual analog scales were used to assess pain, sedation, fatigue, and nausea at specific intervals after surgery. RESULTS: Mixed frequency (2 and 100 Hz) of stimulation decreased morphine requirements by 53% compared with the sham group; low (2-Hz) and high (100-Hz) frequencies produced 32% and 35% decreases, respectively. All three "active" TENS groups reduced the duration of PCA therapy, as well as the incidence of nausea, dizziness, and itching. CONCLUSIONS: TENS decreased postoperative opioid analgesic requirements and opioid-related side effects when utilized as an adjunct to PCA after lower abdominal surgery. Use of TENS at mixed (2- and 100-Hz) frequencies of stimulation produced a slightly greater opioid-sparing effect than either low (2-Hz) or high (100 Hz) frequencies alone. (+info)Circulatory responses to voluntary and electrically induced muscle contractions in humans. (7/310)
BACKGROUND AND PURPOSE: Transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation (TENS) increases regional blood flow when applied at intensities sufficient to cause skeletal muscle contraction. It is not known whether increases in blood flow elicited by TENS differ from those caused by voluntary muscle contraction. The purpose of this study, therefore, was to compare the hemodynamic effects of these 2 types of muscle contraction. SUBJECTS AND METHODS: Fourteen people with no known pathology, aged 18 to 49 years (mean=28, SD=8), served as subjects. Calf blood flow (venous occlusion plethysmography), heart rate (electrocardiogram), blood pressure (automated sphygmomanometry), and force (footplate transducer) were measured during electrically induced and voluntary contractions. RESULTS: Both modes of exercise caused rapid, but short-lived vasodilation (calf vascular resistance [mean(SEM]: (53%(3% for voluntary contractions versus (57%(4% for electrically induced contractions). The vasodilation caused by electrically induced contractions persisted for at least 15 seconds in the postexercise period, whereas the vasodilation elicited by voluntary contractions had resolved by this time point. CONCLUSION AND DISCUSSION: The hemodynamic changes elicited by voluntary and electrically induced muscle contractions are similar in magnitude but different in duration. (+info)Chronic motor dysfunction after stroke: recovering wrist and finger extension by electromyography-triggered neuromuscular stimulation. (8/310)
BACKGROUND AND PURPOSE: After stroke, many individuals have chronic unilateral motor dysfunction in the upper extremity that severely limits their functional movement control. The purpose of this study was to determine the effect of electromyography-triggered neuromuscular electrical stimulation on the wrist and finger extension muscles in individuals who had a stroke > or = 1 year earlier. METHODS: Eleven individuals volunteered to participate and were randomly assigned to either the electromyography-triggered neuromuscular stimulation experimental group (7 subjects) or the control group (4 subjects). After completing a pretest involving 5 motor capability tests, the poststroke subjects completed 12 treatment sessions (30 minutes each) according to group assignments. Once the control subjects completed 12 sessions attempting wrist and finger extension without any external assistance and were posttested, they were then given 12 sessions of the rehabilitation treatment. RESULTS: The Box and Block test and the force-generation task (sustained muscular contraction) revealed significant findings (P<0. 05). The experimental group moved significantly more blocks and displayed a higher isometric force impulse after the rehabilitation treatment. CONCLUSIONS: Two lines of evidence clearly support the use of the electromyography-triggered neuromuscular electrical stimulation treatment to rehabilitate wrist and finger extension movements of hemiparetic individuals > or =1 year after stroke. The treatment program decreased motor dysfunction and improved the motor capabilities in this group of poststroke individuals. (+info)Transcutaneous Electrical Nerve Stimulation (TENS) is a non-invasive method of pain relief that involves the use of low-voltage electrical currents. A TENS device, which is usually small and portable, delivers these currents through electrodes that are placed on the skin near the site of pain. The electrical impulses stimulate nerve fibers, which can help to block the transmission of pain signals to the brain, thereby reducing the perception of pain.
TENS is thought to work through a number of different mechanisms, including the gate control theory of pain and the release of endorphins, which are natural painkillers produced by the body. It is generally considered safe, with few side effects, and can be used in conjunction with other forms of pain management.
TENS is often used to treat chronic pain conditions such as arthritis, fibromyalgia, and lower back pain, as well as acute pain from injuries or surgery. However, its effectiveness varies from person to person, and it may not work for everyone. It is important to consult with a healthcare provider before using TENS, particularly if you have any underlying medical conditions or are taking medication that could interact with the electrical currents.
Transcutaneous blood gas monitoring (TcBGM) is a non-invasive method to measure the partial pressure of oxygen (pO2) and carbon dioxide (pCO2) in the blood. This technique uses heated sensors placed on the skin, typically on the ear lobe or the soles of the feet, to estimate the gas tensions in the capillary blood.
The sensors contain a electrochemical or optical sensor that measures the pO2 and pCO2 levels in the tiny amount of gas that diffuses through the skin from the underlying capillaries. The measurements are then adjusted to reflect the actual blood gas values based on calibration curves and other factors, such as the patient's age, temperature, and skin perfusion.
TcBGM is commonly used in neonatal intensive care units (NICUs) to monitor oxygenation and ventilation in premature infants, who may have immature lungs or other respiratory problems that make invasive blood gas sampling difficult or risky. It can also be used in adults with conditions such as chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), sleep apnea, or neuromuscular disorders, where frequent blood gas measurements are needed to guide therapy and monitor response to treatment.
Overall, TcBGM provides a safe, painless, and convenient way to monitor blood gases in real-time, without the need for repeated arterial punctures or other invasive procedures. However, it is important to note that TcBGM may not always provide accurate measurements in certain situations, such as when the skin perfusion is poor or when there are significant differences between the capillary and arterial blood gases. Therefore, clinical judgment and other diagnostic tests should be used in conjunction with TcBGM to ensure appropriate patient management.
Electric stimulation, also known as electrical nerve stimulation or neuromuscular electrical stimulation, is a therapeutic treatment that uses low-voltage electrical currents to stimulate nerves and muscles. It is often used to help manage pain, promote healing, and improve muscle strength and mobility. The electrical impulses can be delivered through electrodes placed on the skin or directly implanted into the body.
In a medical context, electric stimulation may be used for various purposes such as:
1. Pain management: Electric stimulation can help to block pain signals from reaching the brain and promote the release of endorphins, which are natural painkillers produced by the body.
2. Muscle rehabilitation: Electric stimulation can help to strengthen muscles that have become weak due to injury, illness, or surgery. It can also help to prevent muscle atrophy and improve range of motion.
3. Wound healing: Electric stimulation can promote tissue growth and help to speed up the healing process in wounds, ulcers, and other types of injuries.
4. Urinary incontinence: Electric stimulation can be used to strengthen the muscles that control urination and reduce symptoms of urinary incontinence.
5. Migraine prevention: Electric stimulation can be used as a preventive treatment for migraines by applying electrical impulses to specific nerves in the head and neck.
It is important to note that electric stimulation should only be administered under the guidance of a qualified healthcare professional, as improper use can cause harm or discomfort.
Vagus nerve stimulation (VNS) is a medical treatment that involves the use of a device to send electrical signals to the vagus nerve, which is a key part of the body's autonomic nervous system. The autonomic nervous system controls various automatic functions of the body, such as heart rate and digestion.
In VNS, a small generator is implanted in the chest, and thin wires are routed under the skin to the vagus nerve in the neck. The generator is programmed to send electrical signals to the vagus nerve at regular intervals. These signals can help regulate certain body functions and have been found to be effective in treating a number of conditions, including epilepsy and depression.
The exact mechanism by which VNS works is not fully understood, but it is thought to affect the release of neurotransmitters, chemicals that transmit signals in the brain. This can help reduce seizure activity in people with epilepsy and improve mood and other symptoms in people with depression.
VNS is typically used as a last resort for people who have not responded to other treatments. It is generally considered safe, but like any medical procedure, it does carry some risks, such as infection, bleeding, and damage to the vagus nerve or surrounding tissues.
Electric stimulation therapy, also known as neuromuscular electrical stimulation (NMES) or electromyostimulation, is a therapeutic treatment that uses electrical impulses to stimulate muscles and nerves. The electrical signals are delivered through electrodes placed on the skin near the target muscle group or nerve.
The therapy can be used for various purposes, including:
1. Pain management: Electric stimulation can help reduce pain by stimulating the release of endorphins, which are natural painkillers produced by the body. It can also help block the transmission of pain signals to the brain.
2. Muscle rehabilitation: NMES can be used to prevent muscle atrophy and maintain muscle tone in individuals who are unable to move their muscles due to injury or illness, such as spinal cord injuries or stroke.
3. Improving circulation: Electric stimulation can help improve blood flow and reduce swelling by contracting the muscles and promoting the movement of fluids in the body.
4. Wound healing: NMES can be used to promote wound healing by increasing blood flow, reducing swelling, and improving muscle function around the wound site.
5. Muscle strengthening: Electric stimulation can be used to strengthen muscles by causing them to contract and relax repeatedly, which can help improve muscle strength and endurance.
It is important to note that electric stimulation therapy should only be administered under the guidance of a trained healthcare professional, as improper use can cause harm or discomfort.
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- Transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation (TENS or TNS) is the use of electric current produced by a device to stimulate the nerves for therapeutic purposes. (wikipedia.org)
- TENS, by definition, covers the complete range of transcutaneously applied currents used for nerve excitation although the term is often used with a more restrictive intent, namely to describe the kind of pulses produced by portable stimulators used to reduce pain. (wikipedia.org)
- Transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation (TENS) currently is one of the most commonly used forms of electroanalgesia. (medscape.com)
- TENS (Transcutaneous Electrical Nerve Stimulator). (medscape.com)
- The results of laboratory studies suggest that electrical stimulation delivered by a TENS unit reduces pain through nociceptive inhibition at the presynaptic level in the dorsal horn, thus limiting its central transmission. (medscape.com)
- A transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation (TENS) unit consists of 1 or more electrical-signal generators, a battery, and a set of electrodes. (medscape.com)
- Transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation (TENS) for pain management in labour. (evidencebasedbirth.com)
- Transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation (TENS) reduces pain and postpones the need for pharmacological analgesia during labour: a randomised trial. (evidencebasedbirth.com)
- In today's video we're going to talk about using TENS, or transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation, for pain management during labor. (evidencebasedbirth.com)
- Interestingly, the history of using TENS for pain relief may date as far back as the year A.D. 63, when the physician to the Roman emperor reported that he could relieve pain by standing on electrical fish at the seaside. (evidencebasedbirth.com)
- Transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation (TENS) is a non -pharmacological analgesic technique. (biomedcentral.com)
- Transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation (TENS) is a non-invasive approach that came into use in the 1970s and may inhibit pain signals by stimulating areas beneath the skin. (memberclicks.net)
- Similar to TENS, they are implanted under the skin along the course of peripheral nerves. (medicalnewstoday.com)
- TENS is a method of electrical stimulation which primarily aims to provide a degree of symptomatic pain relief by exciting sensory nerves and thereby. (isvolga.ru)
- Beurer EM34 TENS Unit Muscle Stimulator, 2-in-1 Knee & Elbow TENS Machine, E-Stim Device for Knee Pain Relief with 25 Intensity Levels, Electric Massager. (isvolga.ru)
- Transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation (TENS) is a treatment that administers mild electrical currents to the skin to relieve pain. (isvolga.ru)
- The TensCare KneeStim is a joint electrode for TENS and EMS machines which uses a conductive fabric which allows the stimulation from the TENS unit to pass. (isvolga.ru)
- Transcutaneous Electrical Nerve Stimulation (TENS) is a procedure in which electrodes, placed on a person's back, give off an electric signal that stimulates nerve cells through the skin. (stanfordhealthcare.org)
- Pain may be temporarily relieved with the use of a small TENS device that directs mild, electrical pulses to nerve endings beneath the skin in the painful joint area. (stanfordhealthcare.org)
- Transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation, or TENS, is a procedure in which nerve cells are are stimulated using electrodes in order to alleviate pain. (stanfordhealthcare.org)
- Transcutaneous electrical stimulation, better known as TENS, delivers very mild electrical stimulation to help relieve pain. (pawsitivestridesdsm.com)
- A TENS unit works by producing a low electrical current through the skin. (pawsitivestridesdsm.com)
- The electrical currents produced by TENS help lower nerve impulses that send pain signals to the brain. (pawsitivestridesdsm.com)
- Daily transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation (TENS) may decrease cortical motor representation in patients with multiple sclerosis (MS), according to findings from a study carried out in Belgium. (msdiscovery.org)
- In this double blind crossover design, patients received either TENS or sham stimulation for 3 weeks (1 hour per day) on the median nerve region of the most impaired hand, followed by the other stimulation condition after a washout period of 6 months," the authors wrote. (msdiscovery.org)
- Based on their findings, they said that stimulation with TENS may be a viable treatment option in MS patients. (msdiscovery.org)
- Specifically, we found that long-term stimulation with TENS resulted in a significant reduction of the cortical representation of the stimulated muscle. (msdiscovery.org)
- In those studies, stimulation with TENS resulted in significant enlargement of the cortical representations of the hand and forearm musculature on the stimulated side. (msdiscovery.org)
- It is noteworthy that the cortical motor maps in the post-intervention session were assessed at least 12 hours (but not more than 24h) after the last TENS stimulation to ensure that changes in cortical motor maps were not affected by underlying changes in the excitability of corticospinal projections to those muscles," the authors wrote. (msdiscovery.org)
- TENS uses an external device that sends mild electrical impulses into the body. (epnet.com)
- The objective of this paper was to develop an experimental model to be used in the study of Transcutaneous Electrical Nerve Stimulation (TENS) on viability of random skin flap in rats. (unifesp.br)
- Objective This study compared the efficacy of transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation (TENS) with pelvic floor biofeedback (PFBFB) training in the treatment of bladder and erectile dysfunction for male patients with traumatic partial spinal cord injury. (eg.net)
- Transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation (TENS) is widely used for pain management in various clinical conditions. (ftrdergisi.com)
- Tujuan dari penelitian ini adalah untuk mengetahui pengaruh Pengeluaran Hormon Endorphine Alami Dengan Metode Transcutaneous Electrical Nerve Stimulation (TENS) Untuk Mengendalikan Intensitas Afterpain pada ibu nifas. (widyagamahusada.ac.id)
- α, dengan demikian maka Ho ditolak yang artinya terdapat pengaruh implementasi metode Transcutaneous Electrical Nerve Stimulation (TENS) terhadap intensitas afterpain pada ibu nifas. (widyagamahusada.ac.id)
- Pengaruh Transcutaneous Electrical Nerve Stimulation (Tens) Dengan Penambahan Latihan Isotonik Quadriceps Terhadap Penurunan Nyeri Osteoatritis Knee oleh: AJI, PRAMONO, et al. (onesearch.id)
- Electric point stimulator type of TENS, or detuned (inactive) electric point stimulator type of TENS. (nih.gov)
- Electric point stimulator type of TENS is superior to placebo only in reduction of pain for treating latent upper trapezius trigger points. (nih.gov)
- Transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation (TENS) is a noninvasive pain-relief technique. (healthline.com)
- Like TENS, it involves a machine that transmits electrical impulses through electrodes that are applied directly to your skin. (healthline.com)
- The electrical impulse from an EMS device is stronger than that from a TENS machine. (healthline.com)
- The use of non-pharmacological massage and transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation ( TENS ) as an adjunct to routine treatment is increasing to provide optimal pain relief. (bvsalud.org)
- The TENS unit discharges electrical driving forces that assistance fix torments in various body parts. (selfgrowth.com)
- TENS represents Transcutaneous Electrical Nerve Stimulation and it is a smallmedical gadget that works on a battery and can be conveyed in your pocket or purse to wherever that you travel to. (selfgrowth.com)
- A TENS unit is a small device designed for the application of electrical current through the skin for pain relief. (qualityhealth.com)
- Whether the electric current aborts pain messages, causes the body to produce pain-relieving chemicals of its own, or if TENS merely has a placebo effect, it relieves pain for a number of people who try it. (qualityhealth.com)
- Tens influences pain through the electrical stimulation of low-threshold A-beta cutaneous fibers. (biomedcentral.com)
- Based on radiotherapy, the market comprises transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation (TENS). (medgadget.com)
- TENS is a treatment performed by using a small device with electrodes that send low-voltage electrical pulses through the skin in the area where the pain is present. (lu.se)
- Transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation (TENS) versus placebo for chronic low-back pain. (bvsalud.org)
- All patients undergoing combined surgeries or who undergo another surgical procedure in addition to mastopexy with implants or who have knowledge or previous use of TENS or electrical currents for the treatment of pain will be excluded. (who.int)
- To encourage more fibromyalgia patients to exercise, Vanderbilt's Dr. Crofford is working on a NIAMS-funded study that uses Transcutaneous Electrical Nerve Stimulation (TENS) to help people move more comfortably. (medlineplus.gov)
- TENS sends small, painless electrical pulses to the back of the neck and lower back, "which we hope can normalize pain messages between the body and brain," Dr. Crofford explained. (medlineplus.gov)
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- British Library EThOS: Current clinical management of low back pain and hypoalgesic effects of transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation. (bl.uk)
- The experimental model proved to be reliable to be used in the study of effects of Transcutaneous Electrical Nerve Stimulation in random skin flap in rats. (unifesp.br)
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- Usually, the electrodes are initially placed on the skin over the painful area, but other locations (eg, over cutaneous nerves, trigger points, acupuncture sites) may give comparable or even better pain relief. (medscape.com)
- Through the electrodes, mild electrical pulses are sent through the skin and the body to the person's spinal cord and brain. (evidencebasedbirth.com)
- As soon as the electrodes are in place, they are switched on to administer a weak electrical current to the nerve. (medicalnewstoday.com)
- Modular Precision Electrotherapy is a treatment solution that utilizes electrical stimulation and precisely placed electrodes along the knee, back, hands, feet. (isvolga.ru)
- The use of specifically placed small electrodes to deliver electrical impulses across the SKIN to relieve PAIN. (sdsu.edu)
- When the unit is turned on, the electrodes transmit low-voltage electrical signals to your body. (healthline.com)
- Electrodes are placed on the skin, either directly over the painful area or more commonly, at key points along the nerve pathway. (qualityhealth.com)
Acupuncture3
- The exact way in which acupuncture works on the body remains unclear, but stimulation of acupuncture points by puncturing the skin with hair-thin needles may lead to release by the brain and spinal cord of opium-like molecules that help relieve pain. (spondylitis.org)
- 7. Lunderbeg T. Peripheral effects of sensory nerve stimulation (acupuncture) in inflammation and ischemia. (bvsalud.org)
- 11. Sheng LL, Nishiyama K, Honda T, Sugiura M, Yaginuma H, Sugiura, Y. Suppressive effects of Neiting acupuncture on toothache: an experimental analysis on Fos expression evoked by tooth pulp stimulation in the trigeminal subnucleus pars caudalis and the periaqueductal gray of rats. (bvsalud.org)
Impulses7
- The pain of PHN can be lessened with anticonvulsants, because they are effective at calming nerve impulses and stabilizing abnormal electrical activity in the nervous system caused by injured nerves. (medicalnewstoday.com)
- These emit small electrical impulses. (medicalnewstoday.com)
- Experts believe that by stimulating the non-painful sensory pathway, the electrical impulses trick the brain into "turning off" or "turning down" the painful signals, resulting in pain relief. (medicalnewstoday.com)
- Electrical impulses are sent to these roots in regular intervals. (epnet.com)
- The impulses are sent to adjust the neural output of the pelvic nerves supplying the bladder. (epnet.com)
- This test uses electrical impulses to check how well the nerves are functioning. (medicalnewstoday.com)
- The device is adjustable to how fast, how frequent, and how many electric impulses are transmitted, and the pain relief can last from hours to days. (qualityhealth.com)
Cervical2
- Nociceptive stimuli from uterine contractions and cervical dilatation are transmitted to the posterior nerve root ganglia at T10 through L1 [ 3 ]. (biomedcentral.com)
- On the outcome of change in lateral cervical flexion the electric point stimulator group had a mean increase of 2.87 (4.55) degrees, while the placebo group had a mean increase of 1.99 (2.49) degrees (t = 0.92, df = 58, p = 0.36). (nih.gov)
Presacral1
- Other treatments are oral contraceptives, transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation, presacral neurotomy and even hysterectomy [1-3]. (who.int)
Trigeminal1
- 12. Yonehara N. Influence of serotonin receptor antagonists on substance P and serotonin release evoked by tooth stimulation with electroacupuncture in the trigeminal nucleus caudalis of the rabbit. (bvsalud.org)
Spinal cord6
- The electronic device is implanted into the sacral nerve roots of the spinal cord. (epnet.com)
- Arachnoiditis develops when the tissues that protect the brain, the nerves, and the spinal cord are damaged, usually by a traumatic injury. (medicalnewstoday.com)
- The arachnoid is part of a group of membranes that cushion the brain and spinal cord nerves. (medicalnewstoday.com)
- The nerves in the spinal cord are surrounded by several thin tissues, called meninges, which provide cushioning and protection. (medicalnewstoday.com)
- Shendy WS, El Semary MM, Battecha KH, Abdel-Azim MS, Mourad HS, El Gohary AM. Efficacy of transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation versus biofeedback training on bladder and erectile dysfunction in patients with spinal cord injury. (eg.net)
- For example, spinal cord stimulation may be helpful. (cigna.com)
Stimulator3
- The peripheral nerve stimulator is placed under the skin above a peripheral nerve. (medicalnewstoday.com)
- On the outcome of pressure pain threshold the electric point stimulator group had a mean change of 0.49 (0.99) kg/cm(2), while the placebo group had a mean change of 0.45 (0.98) kg/cm(2) (t = 0.16, df = 58, p = 0.88). (nih.gov)
- For change in pain over the trigger point, the electric point stimulator group had a mean decrease of 0.93 (0.87) points, while the placebo group had a mean decrease of 0.23 (0.97) points (t = 0.70, df = 58, p = 0.005). (nih.gov)
Massage1
- Comparing the effect of transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation and massage therapy on post laparoscopic shoulder pain: a randomized clinical trial. (bvsalud.org)
Fibers7
- The electrical stimuli on the skin preferentially activate low-threshold, myelinated nerve fibers. (medscape.com)
- When painful peripheral stimulation occurs, however, the information carried by C fibers reaches the T cells and opens the gate, allowing pain transmission centrally to the thalamus and cortex, where it is interpreted as pain. (medscape.com)
- Postherpetic neuralgia is a painful condition that affects the nerve fibers and skin. (medicalnewstoday.com)
- The symptoms of transverse myelitis are due to damage and/or destruction of the myelin sheath , the fatty white covering of nerve fibers that serves both to insulate the nerve fibers and to speed nervous conduction along them. (encyclopedia.com)
- This theory suggests that stimulation of large (A-beta) afferent cutaneous fibers activate the inhibitory-interneurons in the dorsal horn of de medulla. (biomedcentral.com)
- In the past decade suggestions were already made concerning the influence of sensitization of wide dynamic range (WDR) dorsal horn neurons when explaining an increase of the mechanical pain threshold after applying a blockage of A -beta nerve fibers [ 17 ]. (biomedcentral.com)
- However, it can injure nerve fibers throughout the body. (medgadget.com)
Nyeri3
- Terapi yang diberikan berupa Infra Red dengan tujuan untuk melancarkan peredaran darah, Transcutaneous Electrical Nerve Stimulation dengan tujuan mengurangi nyeri dan Close Kinetic Chain Exercise dengan tujuan menambah LGS dan meningkatakan kekuatan otot, serta dengan meningkatkan aktivitas fungsional. (uwhs.ac.id)
- Hasil Penelitian: Penatalaksanaan proses fisioterapi selama 6 kali dengan menggunakan Infra Red, Transcutaneous Electrical Nerve Stimulation dan Close Kinetic Chain Exercise pada osteoarthritis genu sinistra didapatkan hasil terjadi peningkatan Lingkup Gerak Sendi, peningkatan kekuatan otot, penurunan nyeri dan peningkatan aktivitas fungsional pada pasien. (uwhs.ac.id)
- Kesimpulan : Pemberian Infra Red, Trancutaneous Electrical Nerve Stimulation dan Close Kinetic Chain Exercise pada Osteoarthritis Genu Sinitstra dapat memberikan perubahan dengan adanya peningkatan Lingkup Gerak Sendi dan peningkatan kekuatan otot, penurunan nyeri serta peningkatan aktivitas fungsional pada pasien. (uwhs.ac.id)
Adalah1
- Modalitas y.ang diberikan adalah Infra Red, Transcutaneous Electrical Nerve Stimulation dan Close Kinetic Chain Exercise. (uwhs.ac.id)
Stimulate the nerves1
- The electrical pulses stimulate the nerves in the area to block out pain signals sent to the brain. (lu.se)
Chronic2
- Many noninvasive, nonaddictive therapies can provide pain relief for those suffering from acute or chronic pain, including transcutaneous electrical nerve. (isvolga.ru)
- Some research suggests that transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation, commonly used to treat chronic pain, could be useful in improving the symptoms of dementia. (news-medical.net)
Currents2
- The soft electrode pads help deliver the therapeutic electrical currents. (pawsitivestridesdsm.com)
- The needles can either be stimulated by hand or electrically with electric currents (also known as electroacupuncture). (lu.se)
Reduces1
- 14. Aloe L, Manni L. Low-frequency electroacupuncture reduces the nociceptive response and the pain mediator enhancement induced by nerve growth factor. (bvsalud.org)
Peripheral nerve3
- Vibration also affects peripheral nerve function. (cdc.gov)
- The goal of this study was to characterize the frequency-dependent effects of repeated vibration exposures (i.e., 10 days) on peripheral nerve function and biology. (cdc.gov)
- For those of us who practice regional anesthesia , MMA also prominently features neuraxial techniques, peripheral nerve blocks, and catheters. (medscape.com)
Sensory nerve1
- Characterization of frequency-dependent responses of sensory nerve function to repetitive vibration. (cdc.gov)
Muscles5
- Transcutaneous electrical stimulation (ES) of human nerves and muscles has long been used as a nonpharmacological treatment for pain relief [1] and/or as a rehabilitation modality to either preserve or restore skeletal muscle mass and function during and after a period of disuse due to injury, surgery or illness [2]. (bmj.com)
- The electrical signals trigger repeated contractions (tightening) of the muscles. (healthline.com)
- EMS, or Electrical Muscle Stimulation is a sort of wellness upgrade gadget that includes utilizing a low-level electric flow to make muscles contract, helping them improve in quality and appearance. (selfgrowth.com)
- During pregnancy, it is important to relax down the nerves and muscles that have been swollen up. (selfgrowth.com)
- In addition, it also affects the nerves of the back, chest, and the nerves that control the eye muscles. (medgadget.com)
Therapy4
- If you still have questions about transcutaneous electrical stimulation units and how this treatment can help your pet, contact our team at Pawsitive Strides Veterinary Rehabilitation and Therapy. (pawsitivestridesdsm.com)
- There are a variety benefits of Neuromuscular Electrical Stimulation in dogs needing rehabilitation or arthritis therapy. (caninearthritisandjoint.com)
- Electronic muscle stimulation (EMS) is a physical therapy and fitness technique. (healthline.com)
- Transcutaneous auricular vagus nerve stimulation as a complementary therapy for pediatric epilepsy: A pilot trial. (qigonginstitute.org)
Relieve2
- It uses a low-voltage electrical current to activate descending inhibitory systems in the central nervous system to relieve pain. (biomedcentral.com)
- This uses a low-voltage electrical current to relieve pain. (isvolga.ru)
Stimulators1
- The research on electrical stimulators is mixed. (healthline.com)
Electrode2
- Compact, portable, battery-operated units deliver stimulation through electrode patches. (memberclicks.net)
- This involves a single-use electrode patch stuck to the forehead, which sends small electrical pulses through the skin during sleep. (bvsalud.org)
Cortical1
- The investigators used transcranial magnetic stimulation at baseline, then again after each 3-week stimulation protocol, to map cortical motor representation. (msdiscovery.org)
Improves1
- This stimulation helps to re-train your dog's muscle, which improves the muscle's ability to work properly and speeds the healing and strengthening process. (caninearthritisandjoint.com)
Signals2
- When you have an injury or illness, certain nerves send pain signals to your brain. (cigna.com)
- This involves using a needle-like probe to freeze and destroy small parts of nerves in neuromas to stop the pain signals. (bvsalud.org)
Treatment2
- Transcutaneous computed bioconductance measurement in lung cancer: a treatment enabling technology useful for adjunctive risk stratification in the evaluation of suspicious pulmonary lesions. (qigonginstitute.org)
- Transcutaneous Electrical Acupoint Stimulation for the Treatment of Withdrawal Syndrome in Heroin Addicts. (qigonginstitute.org)
Placebo1
- The purpose of this study was to investigate the immediate effect of electric point stimulation in treating latent upper trapezius trigger points compared to placebo. (nih.gov)
Stimuli2
- These stimuli are conducted via the pudendal nerve through the anterior rami of S2 to S4. (biomedcentral.com)
- The responsiveness of central pain-signaling neurons of centrally sensitized OAk patients may be augmented to the input of these electrical stimuli. (biomedcentral.com)
Antidepressants1
- These can include anticonvulsants or antidepressants for nerve pain or steroids to treat pain from swelling. (medlineplus.gov)
Nervous2
- Nerves and the nervous system. (cigna.com)
- Areas of missing myelin and areas of scarring along the affected nerves result in slowed or disrupted nervous conduction and muscle dysfunction. (encyclopedia.com)
Occurs2
- Neuralgia is neuropathic pain that occurs along the course of a nerve. (medicalnewstoday.com)
- The most severe and progressive type, this occurs when the spinal nerves stick together due to arachnoid inflammation. (medicalnewstoday.com)
Affects1
- Focal diabetic neuropathy affects the nerves, most often in the wrist, thigh, or foot. (medgadget.com)
Factors2
- Some of the factors that cause nerve damage in diabetes condition includes poor blood sugar control, kidney disease, smoking, excess weight, and length of time to have diabetes. (medgadget.com)
- Increasing prevalence of diabetes cases, growing, aging population, rise in healthcare expenditure for diabetes, growing awareness about diabetes and related nerve complications, and rise in R&D activities in drug discovery and developmemt are the key factors driving the global diabetic neuropathy market. (medgadget.com)
Chest1
- Usually the nerves of the chest and abdomen on one side of the body are affected. (medicalnewstoday.com)
Correctly1
- When this cushioning is damaged, nerves may not function correctly. (medicalnewstoday.com)
Study1
- Labor pain relief using transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation, maternal and fetal impacts: a randomized-controlled study. (evidencebasedbirth.com)
Effect3
- Effect of transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation on labour pain relief among primigravida and multigravida mothers. (evidencebasedbirth.com)
- The effect of transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation on the severity of labor pain among nulliparous women: A clinical trial. (evidencebasedbirth.com)
- EACP, using the Yintang, ST4 and ST5 acupoints, induced an increased in the nociceptive threshold and this effect persisted for up to 2 h, even after the removal of electric stimulation. (bvsalud.org)