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| Treatment of trigger points with microamperage transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation (TENS) -- the Electro-Acuscope 80 |
| Chee EK, Walton H |
| Journal of Manipulative and Physiological Therapeutics 1986 Jun;9(2):131-134 |
| clinical trial |
| 5/10 [Eligibility criteria: No; Random allocation: Yes; Concealed allocation: No; Baseline comparability: No; Blind subjects: Yes; Blind therapists: Yes; Blind assessors: Yes; Adequate follow-up: No; Intention-to-treat analysis: No; Between-group comparisons: No; Point estimates and variability: Yes. Note: Eligibility criteria item does not contribute to total score] *This score has been confirmed* |
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One-half of the students taking part in a double-blind study received a microamperage electrical stimulation of trigger points in the neck and shoulder region with the Electro-Acuscope 80. All the subjects were evaluated by digital palpatory physical examination for the presence of trigger points before each of their treatments. Results indicate that the subjects who received treatment had a higher change of trigger-point indicators compared to those receiving the placebo treatment. A two-tailed t-test indicated significant results (p < 0.001). It appears that microamperage electrical stimulation is effective in the treatment of trigger points.
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