Clinical effects of passive cable theory applied via subthreshold electrical stimulation in chronic neck pain: A randomized trial
Eight weeks of subthreshold stimulation is an effective intervention for reducing resting EMG activity in neck muscles while increasing their maximum contraction. It also decreases myofascial trigger point sensitivity, pain, and disability in patients with chronic neck pain. These improvements are maintained for at least 8 weeks following treatment.
Authors
- Motaz Alawna (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-4936-373X)
- Rania Hakim Hamed
- Esraa Khaled
- Ayman A. Mohamed
Institutions
- Beni-Suef University (EG)
- Al-Azhar University (EG)
- Nahda University (EG)
- Arab American University (PS)
Publication Details
- Journal
- PM&R
- Published
- 2026-03-28
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1002/pmrj.70098
- Primary Topic
- Myofascial pain diagnosis and treatment
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00