Transcutaneous Electric Nerve Stimulation (TENS)

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1338 relevant articles (172 outcomes, 240 trials/studies) found for this Therapy

Description: The use of specifically placed small electrodes to deliver electrical impulses across the SKIN to relieve PAIN. It is used less frequently to produce ANESTHESIA.

Also Known As:

TENS; Transcutaneous Electrical Nerve Stimulation; Electrical Stimulation, Transcutaneous; Percutaneous Electrical Nerve Stimulation; Transcutaneous Nerve Stimulation; Cutaneous Electrostimulation, Analgesic; Electrostimulation, Analgesic Cutaneous; Electrostimulation, Transdermal; Nerve Stimulation, Transcutaneous; Stimulation, Transcutaneous Electric; Stimulation, Transcutaneous Electrical; Stimulation, Transcutaneous Nerve; Transcutaneous Electric Stimulation; Transcutaneous Electrical Stimulation; Analgesic Cutaneous Electrostimulation; Electric Stimulation, Transcutaneous; Electroanalgesia; Percutaneous Electric Nerve Stimulation; Transdermal Electrostimulation

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Therapy Context: Research Results

Therapeutics: 5195

Electric Stimulation Therapy: 286

Transcutaneous Electric Nerve Stimulation: 1338

Physical Therapy Modalities: 51

Electric Stimulation Therapy: 286

Transcutaneous Electric Nerve Stimulation: 1338

Anesthesia and Analgesia: 60

Analgesia: 9068

Transcutaneous Electric Nerve Stimulation: 1338

Electroacupuncture: 594

Experts

1.	Hui-Chan, Christina W Y: 6 articles (11/2007 - 11/2002)
2.	Sluka, Kathleen A: 5 articles (03/2007 - 11/2002)
3.	Cheing, Gladys L Y: 5 articles (09/2004 - 11/2002)
4.	Sluka, K A: 5 articles (04/2001 - 01/2000)
5.	Brosseau, Lucie: 4 articles (01/2008 - 03/2002)
6.	Kober, Alexander: 4 articles (05/2007 - 07/2005)
7.	Tugwell, P: 4 articles (01/2005 - 01/2000)
8.	Brosseau, L: 4 articles (01/2005 - 01/2000)
9.	Wells, G: 4 articles (01/2005 - 01/2000)
10.	Johnson, Mark I: 3 articles (01/2008 - 03/2003)

Related Diseases

1.	Pain (Aches) 10/01/2002 - "Results suggest that therapeutic combinations such as hot pack plus active ROM and stretch with spray, hot pack plus active ROM and stretch with spray as well as TENS, and hot pack plus active ROM and interferential current as well as myofascial release technique, are most effective for easing MTrP pain and increasing cervical ROM." 06/01/1990 - "During cavity preparation, TENS eliminated or minimised pain in approximately 67% of treatments, the best results being obtained under TENS at 99 Hz (the highest frequency investigated)" 05/01/1984 - "At the six-month follow-up, most respondents (472, 83.8%) reported continuing benefit from TENS, including a reduction of pain (418, 74.2%), less need for medication (322, 57.2%), and improved sleep patterns (331, 58.8%)" 01/01/2007 - "CONCLUSION: TENS, EA and LLLT administered with optimal doses in an intensive 2-4 week treatment regimen, seem to offer clinically relevant short-term pain relief for OAK." 01/01/1997 - "Transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation (TENS) is a non-pharmacological and non-invasive pain-relief method that has been proven effective for a variety of conditions" Order ALL the reference details at left...
2.	Low Back Pain (Lumbago) 09/30/1993 - "Recent data suggest that subthreshold TENS is no effective treatment for low back pain" 04/01/1991 - "Therapeutic controversies continue concerning the efficacy of chiropractic intervention and transcutaneous electric nerve stimulation for low back pain patients" 01/01/2008 - "Evidence-informed management of chronic low back pain with transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation, interferential current, electrical muscle stimulation, ultrasound, and thermotherapy." 07/01/2005 - "OBJECTIVE: To evaluate the efficacy of paramedic-administered TENS in patients with acute low back pain during emergency transport" 05/01/2003 - "OBJECTIVES: To determine the efficacy of a complementary analgesic modality, percutaneous electrical nerve stimulation (PENS), for the treatment of chronic low back pain (CLBP) in community-dwelling older adults" Order ALL the reference details at left...
3.	Postoperative Pain 11/01/1994 - "The efficacy of transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation (TENS) as an adjunct to narcotic medications for the management of postoperative pain was assessed in a prospective, randomized, controlled study of patients following coronary artery bypass graft (CABG) surgery with the right or left internal thoracic artery (ITA)" 07/01/1986 - "A controlled trial was undertaken to compare the efficacy of transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation (TENS) with standard intramuscular opiate analgesia in the management of postoperative pain following appendicectomy" 01/01/1988 - "The efficacy of transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation (TENS) in relieving postoperative pain has been assessed by means of a prospective randomized controlled trial in 62 male patients undergoing unilateral inguinal herniorrhaphy" 08/01/2008 - "This study aimed to evaluate the effectiveness of transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation (TENS) for treatment of postoperative pain in patients who underwent cardiac surgery" 07/01/2008 - "PERSPECTIVE: This study presents the hypoalgesic effect of high-frequency TENS for postoperative pain after inguinal herniorrhaphy" Order ALL the reference details at left...
4.	Angina Pectoris 02/29/1984 - "Effective treatment of angina pectoris with transcutaneous electric nerve stimulation]" 04/05/1993 - "CONCLUSION: TENS may be useful in the treatment of angina pectoris which is refractory to medical therapy when the patient is not suitable for revascularisation procedures or revascularisation has failed" 09/01/1986 - "The aim of this study was to determine the efficacy of transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation (TENS) in the treatment of chronic stable severe angina pectoris" 09/01/1986 - "In a short-term study the effect of TENS was studied in 10 male patients with angina pectoris (functional class III and IV)" 01/01/2003 - "Angina pectoris attacks and myocardial perfusion dynamics were evaluated by positron emission tomography at baseline and following 4 weeks of (transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation) TENS" Order ALL the reference details at left...
5.	Dysmenorrhea (Menstrual Pain) 05/01/2007 - "CONCLUSION: Both transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation and interferential current appear to be effective in primary dysmenorrhea" 03/27/1996 - "TENS is effective in painful menstruation]" 01/01/1994 - "We conclude that TENS is an effective and safe non-pharmacological means for the treatment of primary dysmenorrhea" 01/01/1994 - "Transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation (TENS) as a relief for dysmenorrhea." 07/01/1992 - "Efficacy of mini-TENS in the treatment of primary dysmenorrhea]" Order ALL the reference details at left...

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3.	Analgesics (Analgesic Drugs)
4.	Lidocaine (Xylocaine)
5.	Cisplatin (Platino)
6.	TES
7.	Morphine (MS Contin)
8.	Pain-Free
9.	Calcium
10.	Bupivacaine (Bupivacaine Hydrochloride)

Related Therapies and Procedures

1.	Transcutaneous Electric Nerve Stimulation (TENS)
2.	Analgesia
3.	Electroacupuncture
4.	Acupuncture Points (Acupuncture Point)
5.	Aftercare (After-Treatment)

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