International Journal of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation
Open Access
ISSN: 2329-9096
+44 1300 500008
ISSN: 2329-9096
+44 1300 500008
Chandan Kumar
MGM’s Institute of Physiotherapy & Rehabilitation,
Cidco, Aurangabad
India
Research Article
“Comparison between Electrical Stimulation over Motor Point and TENS over Acupuncture Point in Reducing Spasticity and Improving Function after Stroke: Randomized Clinical Trial”
Author(s): Chandan Kumar and Chaitali Madhusudan KulkarniChandan Kumar and Chaitali Madhusudan Kulkarni
Purpose: To compare the effectiveness of electrical stimulation over motor point and TENS over acupuncture point for reducing spasticity and improving function in stroke patients. Methodology: This was an experimental study of 30 stroke patients having first ever unilateral stroke. The subjects were divided into three groups: group A (ES + Conventional PT), group B (TENS + Conventional PT) and group C (Control group with Conventional PT), comprising 10 in each group. All the groups received training 5 times a week for 4 weeks. Outcome measurements included Modified Ashworth Scale, Timed up and go test and Dynamic gait index. Results: At baseline, patients in each group were closely similar in all important prognostic variables. All groups, Group A, Group B and Group C showed statistically significant improvement (p < 0.05). But Electrical Stimulation with Conventional PT and TENS w.. View More»