Effectiveness of ENAR Therapy for Chronic Neck Pain
Author Information
Author(s): Andrew L Vitiello, Rodney Bonello, Henry Pollard
Primary Institution: Macquarie University
Hypothesis
Does ENAR therapy result in superior pain reduction and improvements in neck function compared to TENS or control intervention?
Conclusion
ENAR therapy significantly reduced neck pain intensity and disability, and improved function and quality of life compared to TENS and control therapies.
Supporting Evidence
- ENAR group showed a decrease in mean pain score from 5.0 to 1.75 over 24 weeks.
- NDI scores for the ENAR group were approximately half that of TENS and control groups.
- PSFS results indicated significantly better performance for ENAR compared to TENS and control.
Takeaway
People with neck pain who used the ENAR device felt much better than those who used other treatments.
Methodology
A single-blind, randomized controlled trial with 24 participants divided into three groups: ENAR, TENS, and control, assessing pain and disability over 24 weeks.
Potential Biases
Potential bias due to the inability to blind practitioners administering the treatments.
Limitations
The study had a small sample size and lack of blinding for practitioners delivering therapies.
Participant Demographics
24 participants (10 males, 14 females) aged 18 to 50 years, median age 40.5.
Statistical Information
P-Value
0.01
Confidence Interval
95% CI
Statistical Significance
p<0.05
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