Acute effect of transcutaneous nerve electric stimulation (TENS) on lombalgy
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https://doi.org/10.11606/issn.2317-0190.v27i1a171150Keywords:
Electric Stimulation Therapy, Low Back Pain, Physical Therapy Modalities, RehabilitationAbstract
Low back pain is an extremely common problem that affects more people than any other condition. It causes pain, loss of function and reduced quality of life. That said, conservative treatment is of paramount importance for the rehabilitation of patients with low back pain. Objective: To evaluate the acute effect of transcutaneous electrical stimulation (TENS) in patients with low back pain. Methods: Case series, in which 66 patients participated. A single intervention with TENS was performed in acupuncture mode, frequency of 70 Hz, pulse time of 150 us, lasting 40 minutes. The level of pain, hamstring flexibility, muscle strength and stabilization of the lumbopelvic complex pre, immediately after and 24 hours after the intervention were evaluated. Results: The level of pain, hamstring flexibility and muscle strength of the trunk extensors improved immediately after intervention (p <0.05). After 24 hours, there was a significant increase in pain compared to the post-intervention period (p <0.05), but there was still an analgesic effect and improved flexibility compared to the pre evaluation. Muscle strength improved significantly after the intervention and was maintained 24 hours later (p <0.05). The stability tests showed a longer posture maintenance time immediately after the application of TENS, but with a reduction of this done after 24 hours (p <0.05). Conclusion: TENS demonstrated a reduction in pain, improvement in trunk strength, hamstring flexibility and lumbopelvic stabilization immediately after the intervention. These effects were maintained 24 hours later, but not to the same degree.
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