About this trial
In this study, the effects of Transcutaneous Electrical Nerve Stimulation (TENS) and Neuromuscular Electrical Stimulation (TENS + NMES) applied in addition to TENS on pain, shoulder joint range of motion and upper extremity functions will be comparatively evaluated in stroke patients with hemiplegic shoulder pain. In this direction, in the study; The effectiveness of both treatment approaches on the severity of hemiplegic shoulder pain, their contribution to shoulder functionality and daily living activities will be examined; It will be investigated whether NMES application added to TENS provides an additional clinical benefit compared to TENS.
Eligibility criteria
Qualifiers
Individuals aged 18 and over
Patients with a history of clinically and radiologically confirmed ischemic or hemorrhagic stroke
Hemiplegic shoulder pain in the affected shoulder
Shoulder pain severity VAS/NRS ≥ 2
Disqualifiers
None
Trial design
Treatments tested in this trial
- TENS
- NMES