Acupuncture Versus Transcutaneous Electrical Nerve Stimulation on Pain Post Upper Abdominal Surgeries
This study was done to: * Determine the therapeutic efficacy of acupuncture as physical therapy approach in minimizing pain post upper abdominal surgeries. * Determine the therapeutic efficacy of transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation in minimizing pain post upper abdominal surgeries. * Compare the efficacy and safety of Transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation versus acupuncture in minimizing pain post upper abdominal surgeries.
• Patients who will have pain after upper abdominal surgery.
• Adult patients will be between 20 and 45 years of age.
• Both sexes will be included.
• Patients have no contraindications for acupuncture or transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation.
• Patients with good compliance and fit for treatment.
• This study will be applied on upper abdominal surgeries \[laparoscopic cholecystectomy, Gastrectomy\].
• Physical therapy will be used for up to 48 hours after surgery or until the time of discharge.