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No benefit of TENS plus exercise over exercise only in acute post-operative rehab following ACL-R
June 2019
No benefit of TENS plus exercise over exercise only in acute post-operative rehab following ACL-R
Study Type:Randomized Trial
OE Level Evidence:2
Journal Level of Evidence:N/A
Adding high-frequency transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation to the first phase of post anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction rehabilitation does not improve pain and function in young male athletes more than exercise alone: a randomized single-blind clinical trial
Disabil Rehabil. 2019 Mar;41(5):514-522.Did you know you're eligible to earn 0.5 CME credits for reading this report? Click Here
Synopsis
70 male athletes undergoing anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction were randomized to receive exercise therapy with additional transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation (TENS) therapy or no additional TENS therapy for four weeks following the operation. Outcomes of interest included pain on a Visual Analog Scale (VAS), the International Knee Documentation Committee (IKDC) score, and knee rang...
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