Document Type : Original Article
Authors
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Physiotherapist at Physical Therapy Department, Kom Hamada Specialiezd Hospital, Elbehera, Egypt..
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Professor of Physical Therapy Department for Cardiovascular/Respiratory Disorder and Geriatrics, Faculty of Physical Therapy, Cairo University, Egypt.
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Professor of Internal Medicine, Faculty of Medicine for Girl's, Cairo, Al Azhar University, Egypt.
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Lecturer of Physical Therapy for Cardiovascular and Respiratory Disorders and Geriatrics, Faculty of Physical Therapy, Cairo University, Egypt.
Abstract
Background: Diminished counts of circulating red blood cells (RBC) and hemoglobin
(Hb) concentrations are common in iron deficiency anemia (IDA). Both transcutaneous
electrical nerve stimulation (TENS-A) at acupoints and aerobic exercise are effective in
managing IDA. Purpose: comparing the effect of aerobic exercise (performed as
treadmill walking exercise) and TENS-A in IDA women. Methods:Women (n = 60)
with IDA were randomly allocated to the TENS-A group (n = 30) and the group of
aerobic exercise (GAE, n = 30). In the TENS-A group, electrodes were applied over
bilateral GB39 and SP6 acupoints. In the GAE, women with IDA received mildly
intense aerobic exercise (treadmill walking exercise). To be noted, for 12 weeks, the
session of exercise, or TENS-A, was 30 minutes and applied three times weekly.
Outcomes: IDA women's concentration of Hb, count of RBC, and mean corpuscular
volume (MCV) were recorded in both groups. Results: Between-group analysis of
women with IDA revealed that the TENS-A group's Hb concentration and RBC count
were significantly higher than the other group, GAE (p > 0.01). Following both
treatments, TENS-A or aerobic exercise, there was no discernible change in MCV
between the TENS-A and GAE groups (p > 0.05).Conclusion: TENS-A
and aerobic exercise have a substantial positive impact on women's IDA; however, the
effects of TENS-A were greater in Hb concentration and RBC count than those of
aerobic exercise. suggesting its potential as a valuable treatment option alongside
conventional therapies.
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