Efficacy of percutaneous electrical nerve stimulation for the treatment of chronic lower back pain in older adults

Article Abstract:

The effectiveness of percutaneous electric nerve stimulation (PENS) in treating elderly patients with chronic lower back pain was evaluated. The study found that patients who were given PENS treatments in addition to physical therapy showed longer pain relief and greater mobility than patients treated with physical therapy alone.

Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences, Research and Testing Services, Geriatric Research, Acupuncture, Neural stimulation

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Is chronic nonmalignant pain associated with decreased appetite in older adults? Preliminary evidence

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Chronic pain is associated with self-reported appetite impairment in older adults. The association between self-reported appetite impairment and pain intensity is examined among community-dwelling older adults with chronic nonmalignant pain.

Science & research, Research, Causes of, Risk factors, Appetite disorders, Chronic pain

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Chronic low back pain in older adults: what physicians know, what they think they know, and what they should be taught

Article Abstract:

A study on the prevalence of chronic low back pain in elderly individuals, and evaluation of physicians' knowledge on proper treatment of the condition, is presented.

Management dynamics, Offices & clinics of medical doctors, Physicians & Surgeons, Offices of Physicians (except Mental Health Specialists), Aged, Elderly, Management, Physicians, Company business management, Nursing care

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