Trial reportMedicine2018
Effectiveness of percutaneous neuromuscular electrical stimulation for neck pain relief in patients with cervical spondylosis.
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17 citing papers in PubMed, 2 syntheses or guidelines pooled it, 31 citations in OpenAlex.
- The effectiveness of neuromuscular electrical stimulation on pain, function, and quadriceps muscle strength in adults with patellofemoral pain: A systematic review and meta-analysis.BMC musculoskeletal disorders · 2025Pooled it
- Effect of Neuromuscular Electrical Stimulation After Total Knee Arthroplasty: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of Randomized Controlled Trials.Frontiers in medicine · 2021Pooled it
- Effects of gentle mechanical skin stimulation on subjective symptoms and joint range of motions in people with chronic neck and shoulder discomfort.The journal of physiological sciences : JPS · 2023Trial
- Transcutaneous Electrical Acupoint Stimulation for Elders with Amnestic Mild Cognitive Impairment: A Randomized Controlled Pilot and Feasibility Trial.Healthcare (Basel, Switzerland) · 2024Article
- Rehabilitation to Improve Outcomes after Cervical Spine Surgery: Narrative Review.Journal of clinical medicine · 2024Review
- Bioelectricity in dental medicine: a narrative review.Biomedical engineering online · 2024Review
- Investigating the Gene Relation Between Cervical Spondylosis and Depression: Bidirectional Mendelian Randomization Study.Journal of pain research · 2024Article
- High-frequency laser therapy: a new alternative to physiotherapy in the treatment of cervical disk hernia.Frontiers in medicine · 2024Article
- Comment on 'Musculoskeletal Ultrasound Assessment of the Clinical Efficacy of the Combination of Acupressure and "Three Methods of Neck Movement (TCM)" Therapy in the Treatment of Cervical Spondylosis: A Study Protocol for a Randomized Controlled Trial' [Letter].Journal of pain research · 2024Article
- Do Electrical Stimulation Devices Reduce Pain and Improve Function?-A Comparative Review.Pain and therapy · 2023Review
- Exploring the latest advancements in physical therapy techniques for treating cervical spondylosis patients: A narrative review.Biomolecules & biomedicine · 2023Review
- Effect of rehabilitation therapy combined with neuromuscular electrical stimulation on cognitive dysfunction and activities of daily life in stroke patients.American journal of translational research · 2023Article
- Myofascial Treatment for Microcirculation in Patients with Postural Neck and Shoulder Pain.Diagnostics (Basel, Switzerland) · 2021Article
- Effects of Percutaneous Electrical Nerve Stimulation on Countermovement Jump and Squat Performance Speed in Male Soccer Players: A Pilot Randomized Clinical Trial.Journal of clinical medicine · 2021Article
- Transcutaneous Electrical Nerve Stimulation for the Long-Term Treatment of Ocular Pain.Neuromodulation : journal of the International Neuromodulation Society · 2020Article
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Abstract
backgroundThis study aimed to evaluate the effectiveness and safety of percutaneous neuromuscular electrical stimulation (PNMES) for treating neck pain in patients with cervical spondylosis (CS).
methodsOne hundred and twenty four patients with neck pain of CS were included, and then they were randomly divided into a PNMES group and a control group in a ratio of 1:1. All patients received PNMES or sham PNMES 30 minutes daily, 3 times weekly for 12 weeks. The primary outcome was assessed by the visual analog scale (VAS). The secondary outcomes were evaluated by the cervical range of motion (ROM), neck disability index (NDI) score, as well as the adverse events (AEs). All outcome measurements were measured at the end of 12-week treatment, and 4-week follow-up after treatment.
resultsAt the end of the 12-week treatment, and 4-week follow-up, the patients receiving PNMES exhibited more decrease in the mean VAS (P < .01), and NDI (P < .01) respectively, compared with the patients receiving sham PNMES. Additionally, the increase in the mean ROM was also significantly higher in the PNMES group than that in the sham PNMES group at the end of the 12-week treatment, and 4-week follow-up, respectively (P < .01). No AEs were found in either group.
conclusionsThe results of this study demonstrated that PNMES is more effective than Sham PNMES for neck pain relief in patients with CS.
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