Journal article
Using TENS for pain control: the state of the evidence
Pain management (London), Vol.4(3), pp.197-209
05/2014
DOI: 10.2217/pmt.14.13
PMCID: PMC4186747
PMID: 24953072
Abstract
Transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation (TENS) is a nonpharmacological intervention that activates a complex neuronal network to reduce pain by activating descending inhibitory systems in the central nervous system to reduce hyperalgesia. The evidence for TENS efficacy is conflicting and requires not only description but also critique. Population-specific systemic reviews and meta-analyses are emerging, indicating both HF and LF TENS being shown to provide analgesia, specifically when applied at a strong, nonpainful intensity. The purpose of this article is to provide a critical review of the latest basic science and clinical evidence for TENS. Additional research is necessary to determine if TENS has effects specific to mechanical stimuli and/or beyond reduction of pain and will improve activity levels, function and quality of life.
Details
- Title: Subtitle
- Using TENS for pain control: the state of the evidence
- Creators
- Carol GT Vance - The University of Iowa Physical Therapy & Rehabilitation Science Department, IA, USADana L Dailey - The University of Iowa Physical Therapy & Rehabilitation Science Department, IA, USABarbara A Rakel - The University of Iowa College of Nursing, IA, USAKathleen A Sluka - The University of Iowa Physical Therapy & Rehabilitation Science Department, IA, USA
- Resource Type
- Journal article
- Publication Details
- Pain management (London), Vol.4(3), pp.197-209
- DOI
- 10.2217/pmt.14.13
- PMID
- 24953072
- PMCID
- PMC4186747
- NLM abbreviation
- Pain Manag
- ISSN
- 1758-1869
- eISSN
- 1758-1877
- Language
- English
- Date published
- 05/2014
- Academic Unit
- Iowa Neuroscience Institute; Nursing; Physical Therapy and Rehabilitation Science; Neuroscience and Pharmacology
- Record Identifier
- 9984040019902771
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