INTRODUCTION: Back pain most often affects people whose work is related to the load while performing activities related to lifting and in addition to the method and type of work performed, as well as office workers. The aim of the study is to evaluate the efficacy of combination therapy of ultrasound and TENS in the analgesic effect in patients with disorders of the lumbar spine. MATERIAL AND METHODS: The study group consisted of 115 patients aged from 24 to 65 years (mean 45.22 +/- 10.38 years) with pain complaints in the lumbar degenerative against overload and, as a result of long-term work involved in taking a forced static position or sitting. Twice (before and after treatment) pain intensity was assessed using of the modified questionnaire of indicators according to Laitinen and scale VAS and physical fitness bythe Oswestry questionnaire (ODI--Oswestry Disability Index). RESULTS: It has been demonstrated greater analgesic efficacy of combination therapy than the monotherapy, which had a characterizing effect on the improvement of mobility of patients according to the Oswestry questionnaire. Afterthe completion of the combination therapy was observed the highly statistical higher than in the monotherapy groups, reducing the intensity and frequency of pain, increase physical activity and reduce quantities medications you are taking. CONCLUSIONS: Combination antiretroviral the action of ultrasound and currentsTENS has a more effective analgesic effect and improve the efficiency of patients with pain in the lumbar spine than monotherapy with ultrasound or TENS currents. Enables faster recovery professional and social activity and a reduction in sickness absence at work.
INTRODUCTION: Back pain most often affects people whose work is related to the load while performing activities related to lifting and in addition to the method and type of work performed, as well as office workers. The aim of the study is to evaluate the efficacy of combination therapy of ultrasound and TENS in the analgesic effect in patients with disorders of the lumbar spine. MATERIAL AND METHODS: The study group consisted of 115 patients aged from 24 to 65 years (mean 45.22 +/- 10.38 years) with pain complaints in the lumbar degenerative against overload and, as a result of long-term work involved in taking a forced static position or sitting. Twice (before and after treatment) pain intensity was assessed using of the modified questionnaire of indicators according to Laitinen and scale VAS and physical fitness bythe Oswestry questionnaire (ODI--Oswestry Disability Index). RESULTS: It has been demonstrated greater analgesic efficacy of combination therapy than the monotherapy, which had a characterizing effect on the improvement of mobility of patients according to the Oswestry questionnaire. Afterthe completion of the combination therapy was observed the highly statistical higher than in the monotherapy groups, reducing the intensity and frequency of pain, increase physical activity and reduce quantities medications you are taking. CONCLUSIONS: Combination antiretroviral the action of ultrasound and currentsTENS has a more effective analgesic effect and improve the efficiency of patients with pain in the lumbar spine than monotherapy with ultrasound or TENS currents. Enables faster recovery professional and social activity and a reduction in sickness absence at work.