Effects of transcutaneous electric nerve stimulation on pain after episiotomy. A systematic review and meta-analysis [PDF]
Background: Episiotomy is a surgical intervention performed during the second stage of labor to facilitate the baby's exit through the birth canal.
Elisa López-Campos+3 more
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Shoulder transcutaneous electric nerve stimulation decreases heart rate via potentiating vagal tone [PDF]
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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Temporomandibular disorders (TMDs) encompass numerous clinical complications that involve the temporomandibular joint (TMJ), masticatory musculature, and its associated structures, or both.
Indra Gopi+2 more
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Transcutaneous Electric Nerve Stimulation Reduces Pathological Sensation of Mesh One Week after Open Inguinal Hernia Surgery: Follow-Up Results from a Randomized, Double Blind and Placebo-Controlled Trial. [PDF]
Background and Objectives: Quality of life (QoL) and chronic pain are important outcomes following hernia surgery. The long-term effects of Transcutaneous Electric Nerve Stimulation (TENS) on postoperative recovery are not well known.
Parseliunas A+7 more
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The effect of transcutaneous electric nerve stimulation on chronic postoperative pain and long-term quality of life. [PDF]
Background This study aims to investigate the effects of transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation on early-stage postoperative pain and long-term quality of life in patients undergoing thoracotomy.
Cansever L+7 more
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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]
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
Lee HJ+4 more
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Transcutaneous electric nerve stimulation for post-Cesarean section analgesia [PDF]
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
Elaine Maria Souza Alves+5 more
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Efficacy of electroacupuncture compared with transcutaneous electric nerve stimulation for functional constipation: Study protocol for a randomized, controlled trial. [PDF]
Zeng Y+5 more
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Transcutaneous electric nerve stimulation (TENS) in dentistry- A review. [PDF]
Kasat V+5 more
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Different effects of transcutaneous electric nerve stimulation and electroacupuncture at ST36-ST37 on the cerebral cortex. [PDF]
Kang YT, Liao YS, Hsieh CL.
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