Efficacy of interferential current on relieving pain of musculoskeletal origin – protocol of a systematic review and meta-analysis undertaken

Hussein, Hisham M.; Alshammari, Raghad S.; Al-Barak, Sultana S.; Alshammari, Norah D.; Alajlan, Shahad N.

doi:10.26444/jpccr/127466

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“…The detailed methodology of this systematic review and meta-analysis was published previously 22 . The current systematic review was conducted using the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses flow diagram and checklist (Supplemental Digital Content 1 and 2, http://links.lww.com/PHM/B378, http://links.lww.com/PHM/B379), which were proposed in previous research 23 .…”

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A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis Investigating the Pain-Relieving Effect of Interferential Current on Musculoskeletal Pain

Hussein

Alshammari

Al-Barak

et al. 2021

Am J Phys Med Rehabil

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Background: Interferential current is one of the most common electrotherapeutic modalities used in the treatment of painful conditions. Patients seeking medical help to reduce their musculoskeletal pain can be treated using interferential current. Objective: The current review aimed to analyze the recently available information regarding the efficacy of interferential current in alleviating the pain of musculoskeletal origin. Methods: This study used Scopus, CINAHL, Cochrane Library, Web of Science, MEDLINE, Embase, and EBSCOas as data sources. The initial selection of the studies, thorough assessment of the full articles, and extraction of the necessary study characteristics were carried out by two independent reviewers. Another two independent reviewers assessed the methodological quality of each included trial against 39 criteria. These criteria were integrated from several popular scales. Pain intensity-measured using the visual analog scale, numeric pain rating scale, or McGill Pain Questionnaire-was the outcome of interest. Results: This review included 35 trials of variable methodological quality from which 19 trials were selected for the meta-analysis. In general, interferential current alone versus placebo demonstrated a significant pain-relieving effect. On the other hand, interferential current showed no significant difference when added to standard treatment compared with placebo plus standard treatment or standard treatment alone. Similarly, interferential current showed no significant difference when compared with other single interventions (laser, transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation, cryotherapy). Conclusions: Interferential current alone is better than placebo at discharge. However, the low number of studies raises suspicions about this conclusion. Interferential current alone or added to other interventions is not more effective than comparative treatments in relieving musculoskeletal pain.

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A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis Investigating the Pain-Relieving Effect of Interferential Current on Musculoskeletal Pain

Hussein

Alshammari

Al-Barak

et al. 2021

Am J Phys Med Rehabil

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“…One of the primary advantages of IFC lies in its ability to reduce skin impedance, enabling it to penetrate deeper into the tissues. IFC not only enhances circulation and alleviates pain by stimulating large nerve fibers but also restores the neurovegetative balance, thereby modulating the sympathetic nervous system and promoting muscle relaxation, potentially contributing to pain alleviation [ 20 , 21 ].…”

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Efficacy of Core Muscle Exercise Combined with Interferential Therapy in Alleviating Chronic Low Back Pain in High-Performance Fighter Pilots: A Randomized Controlled Trial

Zuo,

Zheng,

et al. 2024

BMC Public Health

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Background Chronic low back pain (LBP) related to flight is a prevalent health issue in military aviation, impacting pilots. The objective of this investigation was to ascertain if the application of core muscle training in conjunction with interferential current (IFC) therapy results in a reduction in pain severity and associated disability, consequently enhancing core muscle functionality in Chinese Air Force high-performance fighter pilots experiencing chronic LBP. Methods Fifty-three fighter pilots with chronic LBP were randomized into 3 groups: a core muscle exercise combined with IFC group (CG, n = 19), a core muscle exercise group (EG, n = 19), and an IFC group (IG, n = 15). The three groups underwent therapeutic intervention 5 times a week for 12 weeks. The primary outcomes were pain intensity, Oswestry Disability Index (ODI) score and SF-12 health-related quality of life (PCS and MCS) score. Secondary outcomes included evaluations of trunk muscle strength, endurance, and range of motion (ROM) during medial/lateral rotation to assess muscle functionality. Measurements were obtained both before and after the implementation of the intervention therapy. Results After 12 weeks of intervention therapy, all the health condition parameters significantly improved among the three groups. However, the CG had a significant improvement in pain intensity compared to the EG (MD = − 0.84 scores; 95% CI = − 1.54 to − 0.15; p = 0.013) and the IG (MD = − 1.22 scores; 95% CI = − 1.96 to − 0.48; p = 0.000). Additionally, the CG led to greater conservation of ODI and improved SF-12 PCS scores than did the IG (p < 0.05). Finally, compared with those at baseline, the core muscle function parameters in the CG and EG improved significantly at the end of the study, but no statistically significant differences were observed between the two groups (p > 0.05). Conclusion Among participants with chronic LBP, three intervention therapies appear effective in reducing pain, diminishing disability, and enhancing quality of life. Also, combined therapy significantly improved pain and disability compared to the other two monotherapies; moreover, combined therapy and core muscle exercise provided similar benefits in terms of core muscle function after 12 weeks of intervention therapy.

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Effect of rigid taping on subacromial impingement syndrome: systematic review

Dewir,

Ibrahim,

Albjeedi

et al. 2024

Bull Fac Phys Ther

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Objective This systematic review analyzed the recently available information regarding the efficacy of rigid taping in alleviating pain and improving functional status in subacromial impingement syndrome. Introduction Rigid taping is commonly utilized in the rehabilitation of subacromial impingement syndrome (SIS). It is proposed to have positive effects on alleviating pain and shoulder function, but the scientific evidence of its efficacy is still not clear. Methods An electronic search was conducted on Scopus, CINAHL, Cochrane Library, Web of Science, MEDLINE, Embase, EBSCO, Google Scholar databases, and a manual search from the bibliography of the included studies. Randomized trials (published between March 2010 and November 2023), which included rigid taping as an experimental or control treatment for the pain function state in subacromial impingement syndrome, assessed pain using the visual analog scale (VAS) or numeric pain rating scale (NPRS), and assessed functional status using Shoulder Pain and Disability Index (SPADI) or the Disabilities of the Arm, Shoulder and Hand (DASH), were included. The quality of the included studies was assessed using PEDro scale. Conclusion There is a moderate level of evidence that using rigid tape in treating patients with shoulder impingement syndrome has no positive effect in reducing pain intensity, while there is a moderate level of evidence that using rigid tape in treating patients with shoulder impingement syndrome has a positive effect in reducing disability and improving the function. Systematic review registration Submitted to PROSPERO.org.

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Efficacy of interferential current on relieving pain of musculoskeletal origin – protocol of a systematic review and meta-analysis undertaken

Abstract: interferential current on relieving the pain of musculoskeletal origin: a protocol of a systematic review and meta-analysis.

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References 23 publications

A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis Investigating the Pain-Relieving Effect of Interferential Current on Musculoskeletal Pain

A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis Investigating the Pain-Relieving Effect of Interferential Current on Musculoskeletal Pain

Efficacy of Core Muscle Exercise Combined with Interferential Therapy in Alleviating Chronic Low Back Pain in High-Performance Fighter Pilots: A Randomized Controlled Trial

Effect of rigid taping on subacromial impingement syndrome: systematic review

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