Transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation (TENS) and interferential currents (IFC) — both interventions apply electrical stimulation through electrodes placed on the skin — can help to ease pain in people with multiple sclerosis (MS), according to results from a small clinical trial.
Results suggested that, while both treatments can reduce pain and improve physical function, TENS is more effective for improving patients’ quality of life.
The study, “The Effect of Transcutaneous Electrical Nerve Stimulation (TENS) and interferential currents (IFC) on Pain, Functional Capacity, and Quality of Life in Patients with Multiple Sclerosis: A Randomized Controlled, Single-Blinded Study,” was published in Multiple Sclerosis and Related Disorders.
Read more at: https://multiplesclerosisnewstoday.com/treatments-electrical-nerve-stimulation-ease-pain-small-trial/
