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Mehta, Jigar N.
- The effect of Transcutaneous Electrical Nerve Stimulation for Pain Relief on Patient of Rib Fracture
Authors
1 K. M. Patel Institute of Physiotherapy, Shree Krishna Hospital, Gokal Nagar, Karamsad, Gujarat, IN
Source
Indian Journal of Physiotherapy & Occupational Therapy-An International Journal, Vol 7, No 2 (2013), Pagination: 98-101Abstract
Background: Patients with multiple rib fracture face high rates of pulmonary complications. Effective pain relief instituted early in these cases would be of immense benefit. The aim therefore was to find out the immediate effect of TENS on pain relief in patients with rib fractures.Methods: This was one time observational design, convenient sampling used, 7 consecutive patients with rib fracture were recruited from the Shree Krishna hospital, Karamsad. The patients were explained about Transcutaneous Electrical Nerve Stimulation (TENS) therapy & were given dual channel high TENS parameters for 30 minutes covering the site of pain. Before and immediately after TENS therapy, their Visual Analog Scale (VAS), Peak Expiratory Flow Rate (PEFR) & oxygen saturation (SpO2) were recorded & response was compared.
Results: After data analysis the mean difference in VAS is from 6.43 to 3, which suggests that after application of TENS there is relief in pain by pain gate mechanism. There is markedly increase in PEFR from 90 to 121.43 (l/min). It reflects that patients breathing capacity is improved because of pain relief following TENS therapy. There is also increase in SpO2 level from 97.28% to 99%.
Conclusions: It is concluded that TENS therapy is an effective, reliable and practical method in controlling pain and thereby improving pulmonary functions in the patients with rib fractures.
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Authors
1 K. M. Patel Institute of Physiotherapy, Shree Krishna Hospital, Gokal Nagar, Karamsad, Gujarat, IN
Source
Indian Journal of Physiotherapy & Occupational Therapy-An International Journal, Vol 7, No 4 (2013), Pagination: 78-83Abstract
Background: It is well established that postmenopausal women are at increased risk for heart disease, osteoporosis and breast cancer. The incidence of cardiovascular events in reproductive age in women is three times lower than in men, whereas this ratio noticeably changes on post-menopausal beginning. From puberty to the menopause, females cyclically produce the reproductive hormones. Research has now shown how these hormones interact with both health and physical activity. Therefore the aim of the study is to assess the cardiovascular response after physical activity in pre & post menopausal women.Materials and Methodology: The study was one time observational design and convenient sampling method used, where 60 consecutive Subjects (30-pre-menopausal women & 30-post-menopausal) as per inclusion and exclusion criteria were recruited. After explaining procedure of the study and methods for examination, baseline vitals (Pulse Rate, Blood Pressure and Rate of Perceived Exertion) were taken. Then each subject was first made to perform 12 minute walk test. Immediately after test, vitals were measured and recorded. Subjects were given rest for 15 minutes and again baseline vitals were measured and then were made to do stair climbing for 5 minutes. At the end of 5 minutes same vital parameters were measured and recorded. Vital parameters were compared for 12 minute walk test and 5 minutes of stair climbing.
Result: Regression Analysis was done for all variables and variation in Pulse rate, Systolic Blood Pressure and Rate of Perceived Exertion was found to be significant. 38% of variation in Pulse Rate, 29.8% of variation in Systolic Blood Pressure, 33.4% of variation in Rate of Perceived Exertion is explained by menopause.
Conclusion: There is a significant increment in Pulse Rate, Systolic Blood Pressure and Rate of Perceived Exertion from its baseline in post-menopausal women compared to pre-menopausal after 5 minutes of stair climbing.
Keywords
Menopause, Cardiovascular Diseases, Physical Activity, Vital ParametersReferences
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