Electromovilización de tejidos blandos en cicatriz hipertrófica con TENS de baja frecuencia: reporte de caso.

Abstract

Objective: To determine the effectiveness of the application of low rate TENS in hypertrophic scars in a patient with sequelae of third degree burns in upper limbs. Methodology: The approach was qualitative with a grounded theory design. The measuring instruments at the beginning and at the end of the treatment were the POSAS scale and goniometry. The treatment consists of 15 sessions of TENS application at a modulated frequency of 2-5 Hz in the arm and forearm bilaterally. Results: At the end of the treatment, the POSAS scale proved the decrease in pain and pruritus; on the other hand, there was an increase in the range of movement, especially on the right side. Conclusion: Fascial mobilization is important during the approach of hypertrophic scars; the use of TENS contributes to the reorganization of the collagen fibers of the scar, pain and pruritus and is proposed as a treatment agent within physiotherapy; in addition, long-term complementary with other myofascial release techniques is suggested