Effects of TENS on Pain, Disabiliy, Quality of Life and Depression in Patients with Knee Osteoarthritis

Altay, Fırat; Durmuş, Dilek; Cantürk, Ferhan

doi:10.5152/tjr.2010.14

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“…And did not respond to medications? In a study conducted with a population comparable with our study, Altay et al (2010) reported similar results. This could be due to either the side effects of drug treatment or because the increase in disease activity and symptoms necessitated increased medication use.…”

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The Quality of Life in Muslim Patients With Ankylosing Spondylitis in Türkiye

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Introduction: Successful approaches to managing physical and psychosocial impacts on quality of life (QoL) of people with ankylosing spondylitis (AS) are grounded in their sociocultural and religious perspectives. The purpose of this study was to assess the QoL of Muslim patients with AS in Türkiye. Methodology: This descriptive, cross-sectional study was conducted in 101 patients. The data were collected using a Demographic Form and the Ankylosing Spondylitis Quality of Life Index. Results: It was determined that the QoL of those who use medication regularly and whose physical activity, psychological state, social and sexual life are affected is statistically significantly worse ( p < .05). Discussion: Results can provide better understanding of the QoL of Muslim patients and physical, social, and psychological influences of AS on QoL in this population. These results may have substantial impact on designing interventions to improve the QoL of Muslim patients with AS and the factors affecting it.

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“…Altay et al in their study also observed a significant improvement in the VAS pain scores after 3 weeks of treatment (p<0.001) in his both study groups. 18 However, very similar to our study, the active TENS group had a greater improvement at the end of treatment when compared to the control group (p<0.001). In 2012, Atamaz FC et al in their multi center double blind RCT compared the effectiveness of TENS, IFC and SWD against each other and sham intervention with exercise training and education 19 .…”

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Role of Transcutaneous Electrical Nerve Stimulation (Tens) in Management of Pain in Osteoarthritis (OA) of Knee

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Context: Osteoarthritis is primarily a disease of cartilage as it is characterized by the degradation of hyaline cartilage in the joints. It is believed to be a dynamic disease that reflects the balance between destruction and repair. Clinically, there is pain, swelling of joints and limitation of motion. Pathological disease is characterized by focal erosive lesions, cartilage destruction, subchondral sclerosis, cyst formation and large osteophyte at the margin of the joints. The objectives of management of osteoarthritis (OA) of the knee are to relieve pain, maintain or improve mobility, and minimize disability. Treatment options include non -pharmacologic intervention, drug therapy, and surgery. Different modalities of physical therapy have been shown to help improve clinical symptoms and function of knee OA with fewer adverse effects. Transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation (TENS) is among these non invasive therapies which have been used to treat a variety of painful acute and chronic conditions including osteoarthritis. Material and Methods: This randomized clinical trial was conducted on 60 (sixty) patients attending in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation department of Dhaka Medical College Hospital, who were suffering from knee osteoarthritis. The patients were randomly divided into two groups, Group-A and Group-B. The patients were evaluated clinically and data was collected from both groups in a pre designed data collection sheet for visual analogue scale (VAS) on Pain, 50 feet walking time in seconds and tenderness index in every two weeks interval from the first visit for up to 6 weeks. All the data were analyzed by SPSS version 16.1. Result : The present study showed pain, tenderness and walking time were significantly improved in Group A who were treated with TENS, NSAID & ADL instructions than in Group B who were treated with NSAID & ADL instructions after 6 weeks( P<0.05). Conclusion: The results of this study suggest that application of TENS along with NSAIDs and ADL instructions is more effective in reduction of pain and improving functional performances in patients with knee osteoarthritis than the drug only treatment. J Dhaka Medical College, Vol. 27, No.1, April, 2018, Page 62-67

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“…This assertion was corroborated by the study of Altay et al, ( 24) who found out the effect of TENS on Pain, Disability, Quality of Life and Depression in Patients with Knee Osteoarthritis and concluded that the addition of TENS to heating modalities and exercise program is more effective in decreasing knee pain and related disability in patients with knee OA. The study by Bal et al, (25) evaluated the long term efficiency of TENS on pain and disability and they found the superiority of TENS over placebo.…”

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Comparative effects of pilates and isometric exercises on pain, functional disability and range of motion in patients with knee osteoarthritis

Akodu¹,

Fapojuwo²,

Quadri³

2017

Research Journal of Health Sciences

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11 2 *Akodu AK. , Fapojuwo OA. , Quadri AA. AbstractObjectives: Knee osteoarthritis is the most common disease of the knee joint and a growing public health problem with physical disability, preventing performance of daily activities. The purpose of this study was to compare the effect of isometric and Pilates exercise on pain, functional disability and range of motion in patients with knee osteoarthritis. Methods:A total of 33 subjects with osteoarthritis of the knee joint completed the study. They were recruited from two tertiary hospitals in Lagos state, Nigeria and were assigned to three different groups (A, B, C). Group A included subjects that received Pilates exercises and Transcutaneous Electrical Nerve Stimulation (TENS). Group B included subjects that were treated using isometric exercise and Transcutaneous Electrical Nerve Stimulation (TENS). Group C comprised of subjects that underwent lifestyle modification and received Transcutaneous Electrical Nerve Stimulation (TENS). Subject underwent this protocol twice weekly for 8 consecutive weeks. They were assessed for pain, functional disability and range of motion using VAS scores, WOMAC scores and Goniometer as outcome measures. Data was analyzed using SPSS version 21. Level of significance was set at p<0.05. Results:The results showed that in both Pilates and isometric groups there was reduction in pain intensity (P=0.001) and functional disability (P=0.001) as well as improvement in the range of motion (P=0.001) of the subjects. Conclusion:Pilates and isometric exercises can reduce pain, improve functional ability and also range of motion of patient with knee osteoarthritis. Résultats: Les résultats ont montré que dans les groupes Pilates et isométriques, il y avait une réduction de l'intensité de la douleur (P = 0,001) et de l'incapacité fonctionnelle (P = 0,001) ainsi que de l'amélioration de la gamme de mouvement (P = 0,001) des sujets. Conclusion

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Effects of TENS on Pain, Disabiliy, Quality of Life and Depression in Patients with Knee Osteoarthritis

Cited by 10 publications

References 16 publications

The Quality of Life in Muslim Patients With Ankylosing Spondylitis in Türkiye

The Quality of Life in Muslim Patients With Ankylosing Spondylitis in Türkiye

Role of Transcutaneous Electrical Nerve Stimulation (Tens) in Management of Pain in Osteoarthritis (OA) of Knee

Comparative effects of pilates and isometric exercises on pain, functional disability and range of motion in patients with knee osteoarthritis

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