Transcutaneous Electrical Nerve Stimulation Research and Evidence

Clinical RehabilitationSep 2018Medium journal impact

Transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation improves walking capacity and reduces spasticity in stroke survivors: a systematic review and meta-analysis.

American Journal of Physical Medicine and RehabilitationMar 2021Medium journal impact

Effect of Pain Education, Cryotherapy, and Transcutaneous Electrical Nerve Stimulation on the Pain, Functional Capacity, and Quality of Life in Patients With Nonspecific Chronic Low Back Pain: A Single-Blind Randomized Controlled Trial.

Brazilian Journal of Physical Therapy2024Low journal impact

The effects of photobiomodulation and transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation on chronic neck pain: A double-blind, randomized, sham-controlled trial.

BMC Sports Science, Medicine and Rehabilitation04/03/2021Medium journal impact

Effects of combining diaphragm training with electrical stimulation on pain, function, and balance in athletes with chronic low back pain: a randomized clinical trial.

Journal of Stroke and Cerebrovascular DiseasesMay 2025Medium journal impact

Effect of electrical stimulation in the treatment on patients with foot drop after stroke: a systematic review and network meta-analysis.

Disability and RehabilitationDec 2024Medium journal impact

Effectiveness of transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation improves pain intensity, disability and quality of life in patients with fibromyalgia syndrome: a systematic review with meta-analysis.

Clinical RehabilitationJul 2019Medium journal impact

Does adding transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation to therapeutic ultrasound affect pain or function in people with osteoarthritis of the knee? A randomized controlled trial.

Topics in Stroke RehabilitationOct 2019Medium journal impact

The effect of electrical stimulation on impairment of the painful post-stroke shoulder.

Journal of Back and Musculoskeletal Rehabilitation2024Medium journal impact

The effects of conventional treatment in addition to Pilates on biopsychosocial status in chronic neck pain: A randomized clinical trial.

NeuroRehabilitation2024Medium journal impact

Efficacy of intensive cervical traction on depression, insomnia, and quality of life in patients with cervical radiculopathy.

Physical Therapy and Rehabilitation JournalJul 2019High journal impact

Does Frequency Modulation of Transcutaneous Electrical Nerve Stimulation Affect Habituation and Mechanical Hypoalgesia? A Randomized, Double-Blind, Sham-Controlled Crossover Trial.

Frontiers in Human Neuroscience2026High journal impact

How do we think and what is the neural circuit mechanism for it? Possible roles of working memory and inner speech in thinking.

Disability and RehabilitationMar 2019Medium journal impact

Adding high-frequency transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation to the first phase of post anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction rehabilitation does not improve pain and function in young male athletes more than exercise alone: a randomized single-blind clinical trial.

Rehabilitation Research and Practice02/06/2022High journal impact

Role of Transcutaneous Electric Nerve Stimulation in Pain and Pulmonary Function in Patients after Bariatric Surgery.

IEEE Transactions on Neural Systems and Rehabilitation Engineering2024High journal impact

Somatotopically Evoked Tactile Sensation via Transcutaneous Electrical Nerve Stimulation Improves Prosthetic Sensorimotor Performance.

Journal of Bodywork and Movement Therapies2026Medium journal impact

Prevalence, associated disorders and treatment of joint hypermobility syndrome; A systematic review.

IEEE Transactions on Neural Systems and Rehabilitation Engineering2024High journal impact

Eliciting Force and Slippage in Upper Limb Amputees Through Transcutaneous Electrical Nerve Stimulation (TENS).

Journal of Bodywork and Movement Therapies2020Medium journal impact

Vojta Therapy versus transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation for lumbosciatica syndrome: A quasi-experimental pilot study.

Journal of Back and Musculoskeletal Rehabilitation10/04/2026Medium journal impact

Assessing transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation safety and adverse event reporting quality: A meta-epidemiologic study.

StrokeFeb 2022Medium journal impact

Correction to: Bilateral Transcutaneous Electrical Nerve Stimulation Improves Upper Limb Motor Recovery in Stroke: A Randomized Controlled Trial.

Journal of Manipulative and Physiological TherapeuticsMar 2021Low journal impact

Hypoalgesic Effects of Transcutaneous Electrical Nerve Stimulation Combined With Joint Manipulation: A Randomized Clinical Trial.

PM&RApr 2021Low journal impact

Practice Patterns of Physicians Using Adjunct Therapies with Botulinum Toxin Injection for Spasticity: A Canadian Multicenter Cross-Sectional Survey.

Frontiers in Rehabilitation Sciences16/12/2022Medium journal impact

Neurophysiological and clinical outcome measures of the impact of electrical stimulation on spasticity in spinal cord injury: Systematic review and meta-analysis.

Complementary Therapies in MedicineDec 2019High journal impact

Effects of thermotherapy and transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation on patients with primary dysmenorrhea: A randomized, placebo-controlled, double-blind clinical trial.

Journal of Back and Musculoskeletal Rehabilitation2021Medium journal impact

Effects of transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation and instrument-assisted soft tissue mobilization combined treatment on chronic low back pain: A randomized controlled trial.

Archives of Physiotherapy03/03/2026Medium journal impact

The immediate effect of peripheral stimulation on cervical dystonia disease outcomes: single-case experimental design.

BMC Sports Science, Medicine and Rehabilitation14/02/2026Medium journal impact

Transcutaneous Electrical Nerve Stimulation (TENS), Interferential Current (IFC) and Percutaneous Needle Electrolysis (PNE) in the treatment of sports-related pain: a scoping review with an evidence gap map.

BMC Musculoskeletal Disorders25/06/2026Medium journal impact

Effects of electrical stimulation on lower limb function after anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction: a systematic review and network meta-analysis.

Disability and RehabilitationJul 2021Medium journal impact

Combining transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation with therapeutic exercise to reduce pain in an elderly population: a pilot study.

Rehabilitation OncologyJan 2019Low journal impact

Chronic Pain Mitigation and Opioid Weaning at a Multidisciplinary AIDS Clinic: A Case Report.

Physiotherapy Research International2023Medium journal impact

Additional effect of transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation in a therapeutic exercise program for sedentary with chronic neck pain: A double-blind randomized controlled trial.

BMC Sports Science, Medicine and Rehabilitation03/06/2026Medium journal impact

TENS versus foam rolling for recovery after eccentric exercise-induced muscle damage in elite female volleyball players: an exploratory randomized controlled trial.

Journal of Back and Musculoskeletal Rehabilitation11/05/2025Medium journal impact

Immediate effects of TENS and NMES applied simultaneously with stretching on ROM and performance.

Archives of Physical Medicine and RehabilitationFeb 2019Low journal impact

Immediate Effects of Transcutaneous Electrical Nerve Stimulation on Pain and Physical Performance in Individuals With Preradiographic Knee Osteoarthritis: A Randomized Controlled Trial.

Chiropractic & Manual Therapies16/03/2026Medium journal impact

Adverse events among older adults receiving chiropractic spinal manipulation and related treatments: an updated systematic review.

IEEE Transactions on Neural Systems and Rehabilitation Engineering2023High journal impact

Alteration in Cortical Activity and Perceived Sensation Following Modulated TENS.

Physiotherapy Theory and Practice03/10/2023Medium journal impact

The effects of cognitive, physical, and somatosensory rehabilitation after right temporo-parietal tumor resection on cognitive, motor, somatosensory, and electrophysiological parameters: A case report.

Journal of Clinical Medicine23/07/2021High journal impact

Efficacy of Manual Therapy and Transcutaneous Electrical Nerve Stimulation in Cervical Mobility and Endurance in Subacute and Chronic Neck Pain: A Randomized Clinical Trial.

Turkish Journal of Physical Medicine and RehabilitationJun 2020Medium journal impact

The efficacy of transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation therapy in pain control after cesarean section delivery associated with uterine contractions and abdominal incision.

IEEE Transactions on Neural Systems and Rehabilitation Engineering2024High journal impact

Assessment of TENS-Evoked Tactile Sensations for Transradial Amputees via EEG Investigation.

Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews22/08/2017High journal impact

Low-level laser therapy for carpal tunnel syndrome.

Journal of Clinical Medicine2026High journal impact

Non-Invasive Electrotherapy in the Rehabilitation of Motor Sequelae and Spasticity Following Stroke: A Systematic Review.

Physical Therapy in SportMar 2023Medium journal impact

The effects of neuromuscular electrical stimulation to the ankle pronators on neural excitability & functional status in patients with chronic ankle instability.

American Journal of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation2022Medium journal impact

Efficacy of Transcutaneous Electrical Nerve Stimulation in the Management of Neurogenic Overactive Bladder: A Randomized Controlled Trial.

Journal of Back and Musculoskeletal Rehabilitation2022Medium journal impact

The effects of TENS, interferential stimulation, and combined interferential stimulation and pulsed ultrasound on patients with disc herniation-induced radicular pain.

Journal of Clinical Medicine2026High journal impact

Does the Type of Electrotherapy Impact the Effectiveness of Complex Physiotherapy Administered to Individuals with Neck Pain?

Cureus2026Low journal impact

A Multimodal Approach Combining Low-Intensity Shock Wave Therapy and Transcutaneous Electrical Nerve Stimulation for Refractory Chronic Pelvic Pain in Women.

Journal of Manipulative and Physiological TherapeuticsMay 2018Low journal impact

Comparison Between Transcutaneous Electrical Nerve Stimulation and Stabilization Exercises in Fatigue and Transversus Abdominis Activation in Patients With Lumbar Disk Herniation: A Randomized Study.

Physiotherapy Research InternationalJul 2026Medium journal impact

Effect of Visceral Manipulation Versus Integrated Neuromuscular Inhibition Technique in Shoulder Impingement Syndrome.

Physiotherapy Theory and PracticeDec 2022Medium journal impact

Effects of various types of ultrasound therapy in hip osteoarthritis - a double-blind, randomized, controlled, follow-up study.

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