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THE BENEFITS OF ACUPUNCTURE FOR CHRONIC PAIN IN POLYMYALGIA RHEUMATICA PATIENTS ON LOW-DOSE PREDNISONE
Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR) is a relatively common inflammatory disorder that primarily affects older adults, usually those over the age of 50. It is characterized by muscle pain and stiffness, primarily in the shoulders, neck, hips, and thighs. PMR is often associated with another condition called giant cell arteritis (GCA), which involves inflammation of the blood…
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Electrical Stimulation Therapy For Neuropathy
Electric Stimulation Therapy (EST) is a type of physical therapy that uses low-voltage electrical currents to stimulate the muscles and relieve pain. The electrical stimulation is delivered through electrodes placed on the skin near the affected area and is designed to activate the underlying muscles, reducing muscle spasms, improving circulation, and promoting healing. EST is…
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Electric Stimulation Therapy For Tennis Elbow
Tennis elbow, also known as lateral epicondylitis, is a painful condition that affects the outer part of the elbow. It is a type of repetitive strain injury that is caused by overuse of the forearm and arm muscles, leading to pain and tenderness in the lateral epicondyle, a bony bump on the outside of the…
