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.

Author: Taylor, Stephen, Morrow, Lisa A., Rudy, Thomas E., Weiner, Debra K., Glick, Ronald M., Boston, J. Robert, Lieber, Susan J.
Publisher: Blackwell Publishers Ltd.
Publication Name: Journal of the American Geriatrics Society
Subject: Seniors
ISSN: 0002-8614
Year: 2003
Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences, Research and Testing Services, Geriatric Research, Acupuncture, Neural stimulation

User Contributions:

Comment about this article or add new information about this topic:

CAPTCHA

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

Article Abstract:

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.

Author: Rudy, Thomas E., Weiner, Debra K., Bosley, Brooke N., Granieri, Evelyn
Publisher: Blackwell Publishers Ltd.
Publication Name: Journal of the American Geriatrics Society
Subject: Seniors
ISSN: 0002-8614
Year: 2004
Science & research, Research, Causes of, Risk factors, Appetite disorders, Chronic pain

User Contributions:

Comment about this article or add new information about this topic:

CAPTCHA

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.

Author: Weiner, Debra K., Perera, Subashan, Cayea, Danelle
Publisher: Blackwell Publishers Ltd.
Publication Name: Journal of the American Geriatrics Society
Subject: Seniors
ISSN: 0002-8614
Year: 2006
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

User Contributions:

Comment about this article or add new information about this topic:

CAPTCHA


Subjects list: Care and treatment, United States, Evaluation, Aged patients, Elderly patients, Low back pain, Health aspects
This website is not affiliated with document authors or copyright owners. This page is provided for informational purposes only. Unintentional errors are possible.