Comparison of two different techniques of electrotherapy on myofascial pain

This study was designed to compare the effects of Transcutaneus Electrical Nerve Stimulation (TENS) and Electrical Muscle Stimulation (EMS) on myofascial trigger point (MTrP) of the upper trapezius muscle. A total of 40 patients were randomly divided into three groups. All patients had active MTrP i...

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Published in:Journal of back and musculoskeletal rehabilitation 2002-01, Vol.16 (1), p.11-16
Main Authors: Ardiç, F, Sarhus, M, Topuz, O
Format: Article
Language:English
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Summary:This study was designed to compare the effects of Transcutaneus Electrical Nerve Stimulation (TENS) and Electrical Muscle Stimulation (EMS) on myofascial trigger point (MTrP) of the upper trapezius muscle. A total of 40 patients were randomly divided into three groups. All patients had active MTrP in one side of the upper trapezius muscles. Group I was treated with TENS and trapezius-stretching exercises; Group II was treated with EMS and trapezius-stretching exercises and Group III, the control group, had only trapezius-stretching exercises. Subjective pain intensity with VAS, range of motion (ROM), and pain threshold (PT) were assessed before, immediately after two week treatment and 3 months after treatment. Group I had a statistically significant reduction in VAS (P
ISSN:1053-8127
1878-6324
DOI:10.3233/bmr-2002-16103