2018, Vol. 5, Issue 4, Part A

Methods: The study included 40 patients (n=40) between 30 – 60 years of age which fulfilled the Inclusion Criteria and thereby was randomly assigned into two groups, 20 in each group through Random Sampling Method. Group I were treated with TENS and SE and Group II were treated with UST and SE.

Results: The result of the study was assessed using Visual Analogue Scale, Questionnaire Scoring and Present Pain Index of Short Form of McGill Pain Questionnaire to measure the prognosis of the pain intensity in the treatment of phantom limb pain in below knee amputees. The mean score of VAS for TENS and SE group compared between before treatment with p > 0.861 and after treatment with p < 0.002, the mean score of QS before treatment with p > 0.603 and after treatment with p < 0.021. The mean score of VAS for UST and SE group compared between before treatment with p > 0.861 and after treatment with p < 0.002, the mean score of QS before treatment with p > 0.603 and after treatment with p < 0.021.

Conclusion: Both groups of patients showed significant improvement in the treatment, wherein the group involving TENS and Stump exercises showed a marked improvement when compared to US therapy and Stump Exercise at the end of the 15th Session.