Muhammad Usman Yousaf, Umair Ahmed, Muhammad Abdullah Khan, Muhammad Haider Ullah Khan.
Direct and Indirect User Reported Benefits of Transcutaneous Electrical Nerve Stimulation for Chronic Musculoskeletal Pain.
Pak J Physical Therapy Jan ;1(2):29-33.

Experience of patients regarding TENS was evaluated TENS is helpful in relieving pain. It is helpful in reducing muscle spasm. It leads to less use of medicationAbstract: Transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation (TENS) is one of feasible modalities being used. There may be several reasons for its use including its handiness and being favorite in physical therapists due to its cost effective aspect as well. Objective: To find patients' experience pattern regarding Transcutaneous Electrical Muscle Stimulation, as an effective modality. Methodology: Cross-sectional study consisting of 124 patients was conducted. Data were collected through a self generated questionnaire consisting of demographics and variables regarding usefulness of TENS. Data were analyzed in SPSS 20.0 Results: A total of 124 individuals were recruited (40 males and 84 females). Results showed that TENS Outcome Frequency provides pain relief (71.8%), distraction from pain (76.6%), reduces sensation of muscle tension (77.4%), reduces muscle spasm (66.1%), leads to less use of medication (61.3%), enhanced feeling of rest and relaxation (73.4%), improved concentration on daily life tasks (25.8%), improves sleep (59.7%) ,it improves sitting (28.2%), improves standing (43.5%), improves walking (49.2%), improve participation in work (60.5%) and improves participation in social event in (63.7%). Conclusions: TENS is as well accepted modality among patients. The advantages that have been reported include improvement in pain, spasm, resensation, rest, relaxation and participation in social life.

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