Non-invasive brain stimulation as a novel approach to the treatment of chronic non-specific low back pain [PDF]
, 2012 This thesis was submitted for the degree of Doctor of Philosophy and awarded by Brunel University.Chronic non-specific low back pain (CNSLBP) is a widespread but poorly understood condition that places a substantial burden on the sufferer, health ...
O’Connell, Neil Edward
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Transcutaneous Electrical Nerve Stimulation (TENS) A Possible Aid for Pain Relief in Developing Countries? [PDF]
, 2009 Transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation (TENS) refers to the delivery of electrical currents through the skin to activate peripheral nerves. The technique is widely used in developed countries to relieve a wide range of acute and chronic pain ...
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Trends in Hearing, 2019 Noninvasive transcranial or minimally invasive transtympanic electric stimulation may offer a desirable treatment option for tinnitus because it can activate the deafferented auditory nerve fibers while posing little to no risk to hearing. Here, we built
Fan-Gang Zeng +4 more
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Electrophysical agents in clinical practice of orthopedic and sports physical therapists in Brazil
Fisioterapia e Pesquisa, 2020 Studies have described the use of electrophysical agents (EPA) by physical therapists worldwide. However, the use of EPA by Brazilian physical therapists remains undetermined. This study aims to describe the availability, use, and perception about EPA by
Francine Pereira da Silva +4 more
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Comparison of stimulation patterns for FES-cycling using measures of oxygen cost and stimulation cost [PDF]
, 2006 <b>Aim</b><p></p> The energy efficiency of FES-cycling in spinal cord injured subjects is very much lower than that of normal cycling, and efficiency is dependent upon the parameters of muscle stimulation.
Stone, B. +6 more
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To What Extent Can Adolescent Scoliosis Be Improved in Four Weeks?
Haseki Tıp Bülteni, 2016 Scoliosis is a condition that leads to severe disability and an impaired cosmetic appearance in adolescence. This article presents x-ray images of a patient with adolescent idiopathic scoliosis (AIS) in whom the pain and posture improved dramatically ...
Mehmet Ağırman +2 more
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AIP Advances, 2018 Transcranial magnetic stimulation has been gaining popularity in the therapy for several neurological disorders. A time-varying magnetic field is used to generate electric field in the brain.
Priyam Rastogi +5 more
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Electrical Stimulation Therapy for Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease
Journal of Neurogastroenterology and Motility, 2014 Electrical stimulation therapy (EST) of the lower esophageal sphincter is a relatively new technique for the treatment of gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) that may address the need of GERD patients, unsatisfied with acid suppressive medication and concerned with the potential risks of surgical fundoplication.
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Control strategies for integration of electric motor assist and functional electrical stimulation in paraplegic cycling: Utility for exercise testing and mobile cycling [PDF]
, 2004 AIM: The aim of this study was to investigate feedback control strategies for integration of electric motor assist and functional electrical stimulation (FES) for paraplegic cycling, with particular focus on development of a testbed for exercise testing
Stone, B. +13 more
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Human Sensation of Transcranial Electric Stimulation
Scientific Reports, 2019 Noninvasive transcranial electric stimulation is increasingly being used as an advantageous therapy alternative that may activate deep tissues while avoiding drug side-effects. However, not only is there limited evidence for activation of deep tissues by
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