Effects of TENS and Interference on Pain, Functional Status and Range of Motion in Shoulder Pain in Stroke Patients

Effects of TENS and Interference on Pain, Functional Status and Range of Motion in Shoulder Pain in Stroke Patients

Effects of TENS and Interference on Pain, Functional Status and Range of Motion in Shoulder Pain in Stroke Patients

Effects of TENS and Interference on Pain, Functional Status and Range of Motion in Shoulder Pain in Stroke Patients

Hemiplegic shoulder pain treatment methods are, analgesics, local steroid injection, physical therapy modalities and exercise. There are publications about the use of TENS and interferential currents (IFC) in the treatment of hemiplegia related shoulder pain and their effectiveness. However when we look at the literature, we did not find a study that evaluated the efficacy of TENS and IFC in hemiplegic shoulder pain. For this reason, in this study, we aimed to determine the effects of these analgesic treatment modalities on the patient's pain, functional status and shoulder range of motion (ROM) in these patients. 60 stroke patients with shoulder pain randomized to four treatment groups. 15 patients in Group 1 were given TENS treatment to the shoulder area for 25 minutes by conventional method ( 20 sessions, 5 times a week), then, a classical stroke rehabilitation program was applied under the guidance of a physiotherapist.. 15 patients in Group 2 were given shamTENS treatment to the shoulder area for 25 minutes ( 20 sessions, 5 times a week), then, a classical stroke rehabilitation program was applied under the guidance of a physiotherapist.15 patients in Group 3 were given 100 Hz IFC treatment to the shoulder area for 25 minutes ( 20 sessions, 5 times a week), then, a classical stroke rehabilitation program was applied under the guidance of a physiotherapist. 15 patients in Group 4 were given shamIFC treatment to the shoulder area for 25 minutes ( 20 sessions, 5 times a week), then, a classical stroke rehabilitation program was applied under the guidance of a physiotherapist.

The physical and mental health summary scores were the primary components used. Scoring is on a scale of 0 to 100 and a higher score reflects better health-related quality of life.

A total Beck score (0-63) is obtained by giving each question a score of 0-3 in the survey. 17 is considered the threshold value for the degree of depression.

According to Brunnstrom, the motor recovery of the hemiplegic patient is divided into six stages. These stages are defined according to muscle tone and extremity synergies. Stage 1: The involved side is flaccid, there is no active movement. Stage 6: Isolated joint movement is freely available.

It is used to evaluate the support patients need during walking. It has 5 phases. STAGE 0: Non-functional ambulation: The patient does not walk, he can only walk on the parallel bar. STAGE 5: There is independent ambulation.

FIM consists of 2 parts: motor and cognitive skills. Each of the sections contains 18 sub-items under 6 main items (self-care, sphincter control, mobility and transfer, mobility and walking, communication and social perception). The lowest score that can be obtained from the scale is 18, and the highest score is 126.

It is used when evaluating the upper extremity muscle tone of patients. Stages on this scale: 0: Muscle tone is normal. 4: The affected parts are rigid in flexion and extension, there is a severe increase in tone.

It is a stroke-specific, performance-based scale, with each parameter being 0; fail, 1; partially successful and 2; is scored as a completely successful performance. It is based on the motor recovery stages of Twitchell and Brunnstrom.

It is a 16-item pain-related disability questionnaire describing common conditions that exacerbate symptoms in patients with shoulder disease. A score of zero indicates maximum well-being, and a score of 100 indicates maximum ill health.

Inclusion Criteria: 1.Having shoulder pain due to hemiplegia 2- Having had hemiplegia in the last 8 months 3- Having hemiplegia for the first time 4- Not having a problem in the painful shoulder before hemiplegia 5- normal light touch and pinprick tests of the affected shoulder 6- pain level in the affected extremity as measured by VAS is at least 4 7- Brunnstrom upper extremity stage with 1-2-3 Exclusion Criteria: Neoplasia uncontrolled hypertension Serious arrhythmias Having pacemakers Epilepsy Severe sensory impairment, wound, infection in the application area bleeding disorders 9. Uncooperative patients 10- Patients with acute infection 11- Patients with a history of trauma to the painful shoulder 12- Treatment for pain in the affected shoulder (blockage, intra-articular injection, and physical therapy agent)