Influence of transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation on spasticity, balance, and walking speed in stroke patients: A systematic review and meta-analysis
Shuqin Lin, Qi Sun, Haifeng Wang, Guomin Xie
Neurology Department, Ningbo Medical Center Lihuili Eastern Hospital, Ningbo, 200322 Zhejiang, China. E-mail: lsqwwyy@163.com
DOI: 10.2340/16501977-2266
Lay Abstract
Stroke patients frequently suffer from spasticity resulting in decreased balance, significantly reduced life quality and tifficulties to perform activities of daily living. This meta-analysis showed that transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation (TENS) could significantly reduce spasticity and increase static balance and walking speed, but had no influence on dynamic balance.
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