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Effectiveness of Transcutaneous Electrical Nerve Stimulator (TENS) in Reducing Neuropathic Pain in Patients with Diabetic Neuropathy


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1 Department of Physiotherapy, Ravi Nair Physiotherapy College, DMIMS (DU) Sawangi (M) Wardha, India
     

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Objective: To evaluate the effectiveness of TENS in reducing neuropathic pain in patients with Diabetic Neuropathy.

Design: Prospective Experimental Study.

Participants and Outcome Measure: 20 Patients with a diagnosis of Diabetic Neuropathy were included in the study and they were explained regarding the treatment & its duration. Outcome measures were recorded before & after the treatment session using numerical pain rating scale.

Result: After collecting data statistical analysis was done using Student's paired t test to determine the effect of TENS and it showed a significant difference in reduction in pain post treatment.

Conclusion: It can be concluded that High frequency TENS can be given to Diabetic Neuropathy patients for three weeks to achieve pain reduction.


Keywords

Diabetes, Neuropathic Pain, Transcutaneous Electrical Nerve Stimulator
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  • Effectiveness of Transcutaneous Electrical Nerve Stimulator (TENS) in Reducing Neuropathic Pain in Patients with Diabetic Neuropathy

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Authors

Apeksha O. Yadav
Department of Physiotherapy, Ravi Nair Physiotherapy College, DMIMS (DU) Sawangi (M) Wardha, India
G. J. Ramteke
Department of Physiotherapy, Ravi Nair Physiotherapy College, DMIMS (DU) Sawangi (M) Wardha, India

Abstract


Objective: To evaluate the effectiveness of TENS in reducing neuropathic pain in patients with Diabetic Neuropathy.

Design: Prospective Experimental Study.

Participants and Outcome Measure: 20 Patients with a diagnosis of Diabetic Neuropathy were included in the study and they were explained regarding the treatment & its duration. Outcome measures were recorded before & after the treatment session using numerical pain rating scale.

Result: After collecting data statistical analysis was done using Student's paired t test to determine the effect of TENS and it showed a significant difference in reduction in pain post treatment.

Conclusion: It can be concluded that High frequency TENS can be given to Diabetic Neuropathy patients for three weeks to achieve pain reduction.


Keywords


Diabetes, Neuropathic Pain, Transcutaneous Electrical Nerve Stimulator

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