The effectiveness of radial extracorporeal shock wave therapy vs transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation in the management of upper limb spasticity in chronic-post stroke hemiplegia-A randomized controlled trial.

Background: Traditionally both rESWT and TENS are used in treating post-stroke upper limb spasticity over years and their effectiveness had been assessed disjointedly. However, these methods were not yet compared for superiority.

Objectives: To compare rESWT vs TENS to assess their effectiveness in different parameters of stroke such as stroke type, gender, and the affected side.

Exercise-induced hypoalgesic effects of different types of physical exercise in individuals with neck pain: A systematic review and meta-analysis.

Objective: To evaluate the exercise-induced hypoalgesic (EIH) effects of different types of physical exercise in individuals with neck pain.

Design: Systematic review with meta-analysis.

Literature Search: An electronic search of six databases was completed to include studies assessing EIH effects on neck pain.