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Ultra-low-frequency transcutaneous electric nerve stimulation (ULF-TENS) in subjects with craniofacial pain: A retrospective study.

Authors :
Mummolo, Stefano
Nota, Alessandro
Tecco, Simona
Caruso, Silvia
Marchetti, Enrico
Marzo, Giuseppe
Cutilli, Tommaso
Source :
CRANIO: The Journal of Craniomandibular & Sleep Practice; Nov2020, Vol. 38 Issue 6, p396-401, 6p
Publication Year :
2020

Abstract

Objective: The aim of the present study was to evaluate the effects of ultra-low-frequency transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation (ULF-TENS) on pain and electromyographic values in subjects affected by temporomandibular disorders. Methods: A retrospective evaluation of 80 non-consecutive patients (58 women, 22 men, mean age 35.3 ± 9.9 years) suffering from pain associated with temporomandibular disorders was performed. The sample was treated with ULF-TENS, and outcomes were evaluated by anamnestic index, dysfunction index, visual analog scale, and surface electromyography of the masticatory muscles. Results: An improvement was seen in pain and electromyographic values. The visual analog scale showed a mean decrease from 8 to 2; surface electromyographic values in the masseter area decreased from 2.7 ± 0.1 to 1.5 ± 0.1. Conclusion: ULF-TENS seems to be effective in reducing pain symptomatology of subjects affected by temporomandibular disorders, with a reduction in the surface electromyographic activity in the masseter area. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
08869634
Volume :
38
Issue :
6
Database :
Supplemental Index
Journal :
CRANIO: The Journal of Craniomandibular & Sleep Practice
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
146411679
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1080/08869634.2018.1526849