The Effectiveness of Transcutaneous Electrical Nerve Stimulation After Thoracic Surgery

"Physiotherapy rehabilitation and Transcutaneous Electrical Nerve Stimulation (TENS) group received TENS therapy in addition to physiotherapy rehabilitation after thoracic surgery.~Physiotherapy and rehabilitation program was started after surgery and it was performed for 30 min, twice a day, 5 day a week. The program was included respiratory and posture exercises, coughing, enhancing mobility.~Transcutaneous Electrical Nerve Stimulation was performed with the a 2-channel portable TENS device and using disposable electrodes. TENS applied on both sides of the incision line. After surgery, TENS was performed before the Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation for 30 min, twice a day, 5 day a week.~Patients were evaluated before the surgery and the end of postoperative 5th day."

"Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation was performed for 5 days after surgery, twice a day, for 30 min, 5 day a week after thoracic surgery. The program was included respiratory and posture exercises, coughing, enhancing mobility.~Patients were evaluated before the surgery and the end of postoperative 5th day."