1986
DOI: 10.1016/0304-3959(86)90057-6
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Efficacy of electroacupuncture and tens in the rehabilitation of chronic low back pain patients

Abstract: SummaryFifty-four patients treated in a 3-week inpatient rehabilitation program were randomly assigned to and accepted treatment with electroacupuncture (n = 17) TENS (low intensity transcutaneous nerve stimulation, n = 18) and TENS deadbattery (placebo, n = 18). Outcome measures included estimates of pain (on a Visual Analogue Scale) and disability by both physician and patient, physical measures of trunk strength and spine range of motion, as well as the patient's perceptions of the relative contribution of … Show more

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“…not change the general pattern of no effectiveness that was shown by the SRs, no rigorous quality assessment of these trials was carried out. (Lehmann et al 1986). There was no difference in effects between the two reference groups (TENS and placebo TENS) (Lehmann et al 1986).…”
Section: C4 (H) Transcutaneous Electrical Nerve Stimulation (Tens)mentioning
confidence: 93%
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“…not change the general pattern of no effectiveness that was shown by the SRs, no rigorous quality assessment of these trials was carried out. (Lehmann et al 1986). There was no difference in effects between the two reference groups (TENS and placebo TENS) (Lehmann et al 1986).…”
Section: C4 (H) Transcutaneous Electrical Nerve Stimulation (Tens)mentioning
confidence: 93%
“…(Lehmann et al 1986). There was no difference in effects between the two reference groups (TENS and placebo TENS) (Lehmann et al 1986).…”
Section: C4 (H) Transcutaneous Electrical Nerve Stimulation (Tens)mentioning
confidence: 93%
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“…In addition, EA was administered three times per week for 4 weeks by another physiotherapist certificated in acupuncture. The acupoints were chosen according to a summation of common points used in the literature reviewed along the Bladder and Spleen meridian (Coan et al, 1980;Edelist et al, 1976;Gunn et al, 1980;Lehmann et al, 1986;MacDonald et al, 1983;Thomas et al, 1994). These were the UB23 (Shenshu), UB25 (Dachangshu), UB40 (Weizhong), and SP 6 (Sanyinjiao) points (Fig.…”
Section: Treatment Proceduresmentioning
confidence: 99%
“…Current amplitude was increased maximum as tolerated by the subject. The treatment duration was 15 minutes [15,16]. Stretching of external rotators: Stretches were performed with the subject lying prone, the hip extended, and the knee flexed to 90.…”
Section: Methodsmentioning
confidence: 99%