This study will compare two methods of electrical stimulation (alternating current and direct current) as an adjunctive therapy to treating lumbosacral radiculopathy. Both types of electrical stimulation have been used in clinical practice for physical therapy, however direct current stimulation is much less common and there is less known about its impact on physical therapy outcomes. The aim of this project is to show the efficacy of a novel device, the Neubie direct current device, compared to traditional TENS unit in clinical physical therapy treatment of radiculopathy. Outcomes measured will include: pain intensity, functional status, neurological status, electrophysiological changes and patient satisfaction.
Radiculopathy Lumbar, Radiculopathy Sacral, Radiculopathy Multiple Sites
This study will compare two methods of electrical stimulation (alternating current and direct current) as an adjunctive therapy to treating lumbosacral radiculopathy. Both types of electrical stimulation have been used in clinical practice for physical therapy, however direct current stimulation is much less common and there is less known about its impact on physical therapy outcomes. The aim of this project is to show the efficacy of a novel device, the Neubie direct current device, compared to traditional TENS unit in clinical physical therapy treatment of radiculopathy. Outcomes measured will include: pain intensity, functional status, neurological status, electrophysiological changes and patient satisfaction.
Impact of Direct Current Electrical Stimulation on Treatment of Lumbosacral Radiculopathy
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NCEPT Physical Therapy, Escondido, California, United States, 92025
APEX Physical Therapy, Cape Coral, Florida, United States, 33991
Catalyst Physical Therapy, Clearwater, Florida, United States, 33756
APEX Physical Therapy, Fort Myers, Florida, United States, 33908
Kinetix Haile Plantation, Gainesville, Florida, United States, 32608
Kinetix Arbor Greens - Jonesville, Gainesville, Florida, United States, 32669
Adams Physical Therapy Services, Portland, Indiana, United States, 47371
KORT Bardstown, Bardstown, Kentucky, United States, 40004
KORT Sheperdsville, Shepherdsville, Kentucky, United States, 40165
Hands On Physical Therpay, Astoria, New York, United States, 11106
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NeuFit - Neurological Fitness and Education,
Ramona von Leden, PhD, STUDY_DIRECTOR, NeuFit - Neurological Fitness and Education
2025-08-01