OPTIMAL STIMULATION DURATION OF TENS IN THE MANAGEMENT OF OSTEOARTHRITIC KNEE PAIN

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Authors

Gladys L.Y. Cheing · Hong Kong Polytechnic University

Amy Ying Yu Tsui · Hong Kong Polytechnic University

Sing Kai Lo · Hong Kong Polytechnic University

C.W.Y. Hui-Chan · Hong Kong Polytechnic University

Abstract

40 minutes is the optimal treatment duration of TENS, in terms of both the magnitude (VAS scores) of pain reduction and the duration of post-stimulation analgesia for knee osetoarthritis.

Topics & Keywords

Muscle activation and electromyography studies Musculoskeletal pain and rehabilitation Shoulder Injury and Treatment

UN Sustainable Development Goals

Good health and well-being

Publication Details

Published in: Journal of Rehabilitation Medicine

Volume 35, Issue 2, pp. 62-68

DOI: 10.1080/16501970306116

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