Improving gait and daily function in stroke survivors: a systematic review on the effects of Transcutaneous Electrical Nerve Stimulation

Maria Fernanda Serna Orozco; Jose Ricardo Rojas-López; Florencio Arias-Coronel; Harold Andrés Payán-Salcedo

doi:10.5114/areh.2025.149208

References

World Health Organization. World Stroke Day 2022. 2022. [Consulted 15 Oct 2024]. Available in: https://www.who.int/srilanka/news/detail/29-10-2022-world-stroke-day-2022.
Search in Google Scholar Back to article
Purroy F, Montalà N. Epidemiología del ictus en la última década: revisión sistemática. Rev Neurol. 2021; 73(09): 321. doi:10.33588/rn.7309.2021138.
Open DOI Search in Google Scholar Back to article
Guerrero Agámez D, Pestaña Utria G, Diaz Arrieta B, Vargas Moranth R, Alvis Guzmán N. Mortalidad por enfermedades cerebrovasculares en Colombia: 30 años de observación. Acta Neurol Colomb. 2021; 37(4): 173–88. doi:10.22379/24224022386.
Open DOI Search in Google Scholar Back to article
Secretaria de Salud Pública de Santiago de Cali. Red de atención especial contra el ataque cerebrovascular (ACV) para el distrito especial de Santiago de Cali. 2020. [Consulted 15 Oct 2024]. Available in: https://www.cali.gov.co/loader.php?lServicio=Tools2&lTipo=descargas&lFuncion=descargar&idFile=60214.
Search in Google Scholar Back to article
Burgaya Subirana S, Macià Rieradevall E, Cabral Salvadores M, Ramos Calvo AM. Ictus: un reto diagnóstico. Rev Pediatr Aten Primaria. 2021; 23(90): 179–82.
Search in Google Scholar Back to article
Diener HC, Wachter R. Diagnose und Therapie des akuten ischämischen Insults. Herz. 2021; 46(2): 195–204. doi:10.1007/s00059-021-05021-6.
Open DOI Search in Google Scholar Back to article
dos Santos de Souza G, Rossato CE, Mota CB, Silveira AF. Assessment of motor function in individuals with hemiplegia post-stroke. Fisioter Pesqui. 2023; 30: e22008723pt. doi:10.1590/1809-2950/e22008723en.
Open DOI Search in Google Scholar Back to article
Sun X, Xu K, Shi Y, Li H, Li R, Yang S, et al. Discussion on the rehabilitation of stroke hemiplegia based on interdisciplinary combination of medicine and engineering. Evid Based Complement Alternat Med. 2021; 2021: 1–11. doi:10.1155/2021/6631835.
Open DOI Search in Google Scholar Back to article
Li S, Francisco GE, Zhou P. Post-stroke hemiplegic gait: New perspective and insights. Front Physiol. 2018; 9: 1021. doi:10.3389/fphys.2018.01021.
Open DOI Search in Google Scholar Back to article
Rhyu HS, Rhi SY. The effects of training on different surfaces, on balance and gait performance in stroke hemiplegia. Rev Bras Med Esporte. 2021; 27(6): 592–6. doi: 10.1590/1517-8692202127062020_0089.
Open DOI Search in Google Scholar Back to article
Chasiotis A, Giannopapas V, Papadopoulou M, Chondrogianni M, Stasinopoulos D, Giannopoulos S, Bakalidou D. The effect of neuromuscular electrical nerve stimulation in the management of post-stroke spasticity: A scoping review. Cureus. 2022; 14(11): e32001. doi: 10.7759/cureus.32001.
Open DOI Search in Google Scholar Back to article
Fernández-Tenorio E, Serrano-Muñoz D, Avendaño-Coy J, Gómez-Soriano J. Estimulación eléctrica nerviosa transcutánea como tratamiento de la espasticidad: una revisión sistemática. Neurología. 2019; 34(7): 451–60. doi:10.1016/j.nrl.2016.06.009.
Open DOI Search in Google Scholar Back to article
Johnson M. Transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation: Mechanisms, Clinical application and evidence. Rev Pain. 2009; 1(1): 7–11. doi:10.1177/204946370700100103.
Open DOI Search in Google Scholar Back to article
Mahmood A, Veluswamy SK, Hombali A, Mullick A, Manikandan N, Solomon JM. Effect of transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation on spasticity in adults with stroke: A systematic review and meta-analysis. Arch Phys Med Rehab. 2019; 100(4): 751–68. doi:10.1016/j.apmr.2018.10.016.
Open DOI Search in Google Scholar Back to article
In TS, Jung JH, Jung KS, Cho HY. Effectiveness of transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation with taping for stroke rehabilitation. Biomed Res Int. 2021; 2021: 1–7. doi:10.1155/2021/9912094.
Open DOI Search in Google Scholar Back to article
Underwood FB, Kremser GL, Finstuen K, Greathouse DG. Increasing involuntary torque production by using TENS. J Orthop Sports Phys Ther. 1990; 12(3): 101–4. doi:10.2519/jospt.1990.12.3.101.
Open DOI Search in Google Scholar Back to article
Miller BF, Gruben KG, Morgan BJ. Circulatory responses to voluntary and electrically induced muscle contractions in humans. Phys Ther. 2020; 80(1): 53–60. doi:10.1093/ptj/80.1.53.
Open DOI Search in Google Scholar Back to article
Okuma Y, Lee RG. Reciprocal inhibition in hemiplegia: Correlation with clinical features and recovery. Can J Neurol Sci. 2015; 23(1): 15–23. doi:10.1017/s0317167100039135.
Open DOI Search in Google Scholar Back to article
Shankaranarayana AM, Gururaj S, Natarajan M, Balasubramanian CK, Solomon JM. Gait training interventions for patients with stroke in India: A systematic review. Gait Posture. 2021; 83: 132–40. doi:10.1016/j.gaitpost.2020.10.012.
Open DOI Search in Google Scholar Back to article
Slim K, Nini E, Forestier D, Kwiatkowski F, Panis Y, Chipponi J. Methodological index for non‐randomized studies (MINORS): development and validation of a new instrument. ANZ J Surg. 2003; 73(9): 712–6. doi:10.1046/j.1445-2197.2003.02748.x.
Open DOI Search in Google Scholar Back to article
Maher CG, Sherrington C, Herbert RD, Moseley AM, Elkins M. Reliability of the PEDro scale for rating quality of randomized controlled trials. Phys Ther. 2003; 83(8): 713–21. doi:10.1093/ptj/83.8.713.
Open DOI Search in Google Scholar Back to article
Ng SSM, Hui-Chan CWY. Transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation combined with task-related training improves lower limb functions in subjects with chronic stroke. Stroke. 2007; 38(11): 2953–9. doi:10.1161/strokeaha.107.490318.
Open DOI Search in Google Scholar Back to article
Ng SSM, Hui-Chan CWY. Does the use of TENS increase the effectiveness of exercise for improving walking after stroke? A randomized controlled clinical trial. Clin Rehabil. 2009; 23(12): 1093–103. doi:10.1177/0269215509342327.
Open DOI Search in Google Scholar Back to article
In TS, Jung JH, Jung KS, Cho HY. Effectiveness of transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation with taping for stroke rehabilitation. Biomed Res Int. 2021; 2021: 1–7. doi:10.1155/2021/9912094.
Open DOI Search in Google Scholar Back to article
Junhyuck P, Dongkwon S, Wonjae Ch, Seungwon L. The effects of exercise with TENS on spasticity, balance, and gait in patients with chronic stroke: A randomized controlled trial. Med Sci Monit. 2014; 20: 1890–96. doi:10.12659/msm.890926.
Open DOI Search in Google Scholar Back to article
Jung KS, Jung JH, In TS, Cho HY. Effectiveness of heel-raise-lower exercise after transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation in patients with stroke: A randomized controlled study. J Clin Med. 2020; 9(11): 3532. doi:10.3390/jcm9113532.
Open DOI Search in Google Scholar Back to article
Mao YR, Zhao JL, Bian MJ, Lo WLA, Leng Y, Bian RH, et al. Spatiotemporal, kinematic and kinetic assessment of the effects of a foot drop stimulator for home-based rehabilitation of patients with chronic stroke: a randomized clinical trial. J Neuroeng Rehabil. 2022; 19(1): 56. doi:10.1186/s12984-022-01036-0.
Open DOI Search in Google Scholar Back to article
da Cunha MJ, Rech KD, Salazar AP, Pagnussat AS. Functional electrical stimulation of the peroneal nerve improves post-stroke gait speed when combined with physiotherapy. A systematic review and meta-analysis. Ann Phys Rehabil Med. 2021; 64(1): 101388. doi:10.1016/j.rehab.2020.03.012.
Open DOI Search in Google Scholar Back to article
Mahmood A, Veluswamy SK, Hombali A, Mullick A, Manikandan, Solomon JM. Effect of transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation on spasticity in adults with stroke: A systematic review and meta-analysis. Arch Phys Med Rehabil. 2019; 100(4): 751–68. doi:10.1016/j.apmr.2018.10.016.
Open DOI Search in Google Scholar Back to article
Laddha D, Ganesh GS, Pattnaik M, Mohanty P, Mishra C. Effect of transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation on plantar flexor muscle spasticity and walking speed in stroke patients: TENS and spasticity. Physiother Res Int. 2016; 21(4): 247–56. doi:10.1002/pri.1638.
Open DOI Search in Google Scholar Back to article
Picelli A, Dambruoso F, Bronzato M, Barausse M, Gandolfi M, Smania N. Efficacy of therapeutic ultrasound and transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation compared with botulinum toxin type A in the treatment of spastic equinus in adults with chronic stroke: A pilot randomized controlled trial. Top Stroke Rehabil. 2014; 21(1): S8–S16. doi:10.1310/tsr21s1-s8.
Open DOI Search in Google Scholar Back to article
Yan T, Hui-Chan CWY. Transcutaneous electrical stimulation on acupuncture points improves muscle function in subjects after acute stroke: A randomized controlled trial. J Rehabil Med. 2009; 41(5): 312–16. doi:10.2340/16501977-0325.
Open DOI Search in Google Scholar Back to article
Hui-Chan CWY, Ng SSM, Mak MKY. Effectiveness of a home-based rehabilitation programme on lower limb functions after stroke. Hong Kong Med J. 2009; 15(4): 42–6.
Search in Google Scholar Back to article
Jung KS, In TS, Cho HY. Effects of sit-to-stand training combined with transcutaneous electrical stimulation on spasticity, muscle strength and balance ability in patients with stroke: A randomized controlled study. Gait Posture. 2017; 54: 183–7. doi:10.1016/j.gaitpost.2017.03.007.
Open DOI Search in Google Scholar Back to article
Liu Y, Xu G, Luo M, Teng HF. Effects of transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation at two frequencies on urinary incontinence in poststroke patients: A randomized controlled trial. Am J Phys Med Rehabil. 2016; 95(3): 183–93. doi:10.1097/phm.0000000000000360.
Open DOI Search in Google Scholar Back to article

Improving gait and daily function in stroke survivors: a systematic review on the effects of Transcutaneous Electrical Nerve Stimulation

References

Paradigm

My account