Transcutaneous Electrical Nerve Stimulation (TENS) in the Management of Peripartum Diastasis Symphysis Pubis (DSP): Cases Report Gabriel Ayeni O1,*, Oladire Olaniyi2, Jovita Daniel A3, Ethelbert Osuagwu O4, Chukwuemeka Okoli C1 1Principal Physiotherapist, Obst. & Gyneacology Dept, Federal Medical Centre, Owerri, Imo State 2Asst Director, Physiotherapy, Obst. & Gyneacology Dept, Federal Medical Centre, Owerri, Imo State 3Chief Physiotherapist, Obst. & Gyneacology Dept, Federal Medical Centre, Owerri, Imo State 4Chief Consultant, Obst. & Gyneacology Dept, Federal Medical Centre, Owerri, Imo State *Corresponding author: Gabriel O AYENI, Principal Physiotherapist, Dept. of Physiotherapy, Federal Medical Centre, Owerri, Imo State Nigeria. E-mail: ayenco_2@yahoo.com, Contact No.: +234 835441807
Online published on 19 June, 2015. Abstract Background and aim Peripartum Diastasis Symphysis Pubis, DSP is a recognized and rare complication of pregnancy. The aim of this report was to present for clinical use findings following the use of TENS in peripartum DSP management. Method Two women who had peripartum DSP and managed were reported. Both of them had conservative management. One of them received TENS in addition to other conservative therapies. Patient's pain level and 5-metred distance walking time were measure. Data were analyzed using both descriptive and inferential statistics. Results The result showed significant post-treatment pain and 5-metred distance walking time (5-MWt) reduction and subsequent reduction of pre-treatment perceived pain and 5-MWt for the patient who received TENS in addition to other therapies compared to the other patient (p<0.05). Conclusion The findings from this report showed that TENS could facilitate reduction in peripartum DSP pain significantly and recovery of ambulation. Top Keywords Diastasis Symphysis Pubis, Transcutaneous Electrical Nerve Stimulation, Pain, 5-Metre Distance Walk Test, Women's Health. Top |