35
Participants
Start Date
August 1, 2023
Primary Completion Date
October 30, 2023
Study Completion Date
November 30, 2023
Percutaneous Posterior Tibial Nerve Stimulation
20 minutes of neuromodulation of the posterior tibial nerve of both lower limbs using Physio Go-lite electrical stimulation device (made by ASTAR in Poland, ver 1.0.2 in Poland). Using Transcutaneous Electrical Nerve Stimulation (TENS) current in the device, the positive electrode will be placed posterior to the medial ankle malleolus, and the negative electrode will placed ten centimeters away on the leg along the tibial nerve path. The TENS current parameters will be 200 microsecond pulse width, 10 Hz frequency, and intensity according to participant tolerance ranging between (10 - 50 mA) that increased gradually until visible movement in the big toe or fanning of toes will be noticed. The therapy sessions will be given three times a week, every other day, for a total of twelve sessions.
Placebo Percutaneous Posterior Tibial Nerve Stimulation
placebo neuromodulation of the posterior tibial nerve in both lower limbs, much as those in the research group.
Home instructions
they will receive leaflet with information for home instructions on how to properly walk, sleep, maintain good posture, and deal with activities of daily living.
Kafrelshaikh University, Kafr ash Shaykh
Kafrelsheikh University
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