Effects of transcutaneous electric nerve stimulation on pain after episiotomy. A systematic review and meta-analysis [PDF]
HeliyonBackground: Episiotomy is a surgical intervention performed during the second stage of labor to facilitate the baby's exit through the birth canal.
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Shoulder transcutaneous electric nerve stimulation decreases heart rate via potentiating vagal tone [PDF]
Scientific Reports, 2021 By enhancing vagal activity, auricle transcutaneous electric nerve stimulation (TENS) is developed as a non-invasive therapy for heart failure. Nevertheless, though shoulder TENS used for treating adhesive capsulitis could affect vagal tone, its ...
Chun-Ming Hsieh +9 more
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Journal of Indian Academy of Oral Medicine and Radiology, 2021 Temporomandibular disorders (TMDs) encompass numerous clinical complications that involve the temporomandibular joint (TMJ), masticatory musculature, and its associated structures, or both.
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Age-Limited Effects of Low-Frequency Transcutaneous Electric Nerve Stimulation on Insomnia: A 4-Week Multi-Center, Randomized Controlled Study. [PDF]
Psychiatry Investig, 2022 Objective Insomnia disorder is a common condition with considerable harmful effects on health. We investigated the therapeutic efficacy and safety of low-frequency transcutaneous electric nerve stimulation (LF-TENS) as an alternative treatment option for
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Effects of back exercises versus transcutaneous electric nerve stimulation on relief of pain and disability in operating room nurses with chronic non-specific LBP: a randomized clinical trial. [PDF]
BMC Musculoskelet Disord, 2022 Background Low back pain (LBP) is one of the most common musculoskeletal disorders related to working. Due to the nature of nursing work, this problem is often seen in nurses, including those who work in the operating rooms. Depending on the cause, there
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Transcutaneous electric nerve stimulation for post-Cesarean section analgesia [PDF]
Revista Dor, 2015 BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVES: Physiotherapeutic resources, such as transcutaneous electric nerve stimulation, used in the post-partum period are important to promote relief of pain and discomfort induced by surgical incision, thus decreasing hospitalization
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Transcutaneous electric nerve stimulation (TENS) in dentistry- A review. [PDF]
J Clin Exp Dent, 2014 Transcutaneous electric nerve stimulation (TENS) is a non-pharmacological method which is widely used by medical and paramedical professionals for the management of acute and chronic pain in a variety of conditions.
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Transcutaneous electric nerve stimulation in trigeminal neuralgia: A review of literature
SRM Journal of Research in Dental Sciences, 2014 Trigeminal neuralgia typically involves nerves supplying teeth, jaws and face of mostly older females around 35 years. A thorough investigation and proper diagnosis is a must prior to treatment for which investigations like computed tomography and ...
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tDCS peripheral nerve stimulation can enhance passive avoidance learning in rats [PDF]
Frontiers in NeuroscienceTranscranial direct current stimulation (tDCS) is being considered as a treatment for many psychiatric and neurological disorders. Rodent models of tDCS have been used in several behavioral tasks to demonstrate the technique’s benefits in improving ...
Luuk van Boekholdt +3 more
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Application of Medicinal Plants, Acupuncture, Massage Therapy and Transcutaneous Electric Nerve Stimulation in Treatment of Endometriosis: Review Study [PDF]
Majallah-i Zanān, Māmā̓ī va Nāzā̓ī-i Īrān, 2019 Introduction: Endometriosis is a common gynecologic problem which can lead to destruction of a woman's life. Some pharmacological techniques and surgical resection are effective in treating endometriosis pain, but are associated with high recurrence rate.
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