Transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation and interferential current demonstrate similar effects in relieving acute and chronic pain: a systematic review with meta-analysis
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Transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation and interferential current demonstrate similar effects in relieving acute and chronic pain: a systematic review with meta-analysis.
BACKGROUND Transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation and interferential current have been widely used in clinical practice. However, a systematic review comparing their effects on pain relief has not yet been performed. OBJECTIVES To investigate the effects of transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation and interferential current on acute and chronic pain. METHODS We use Pubmed, Embase, L...
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عنوان ژورنال: Brazilian Journal of Physical Therapy
سال: 2018
ISSN: 1413-3555
DOI: 10.1016/j.bjpt.2017.12.005