Tag: physical therapy modalities

Effect of Therapeutic Ultrasound on the Recovery of the Tibialis Anterior Muscle in Remobilized Wistar Rats after a Period of Immobilization: An Analysis Using the Pathological Index

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SUMMARY Background. Prolonged joint immobilization causes muscle hypotrophy and joint stiffness, which worsen as the immobilization time increases. Muscle remobilization is essential to restore muscle mass and activity as soon as possible. There are various treatments for muscle remobilization, but therapeutic ultrasound has proved to be a promising technique, with thermal and athermic actions, generating … Continued

Transcutaneous Electrical Stimulation (TENS) Parameters in Individuals with Fibromyalgia: a Systematic Review with Meta-Analysis

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SUMMARY Background. Fibromyalgia is a non-inflammatory condition characterized by wide-spread musculoskeletal pain in conjunction with a large number of specific areas of the body that are hypersensitive and painful to touch. Transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation (TENS) is a potential non-pharmacological treatment for pain control in patients with fibromyalgia. Therefore, the present study aimed to conduct … Continued