Effect of Acu-Transcutaneous Electrical Nerve Stimulation (TENS) on Post-Exercise Expiratory Flow Rate in Subjects With Asthma

Effect of Acu-TENS on Post-Exercise Expiratory Flow Rate in Subjects With Asthma- A Randomized Controlled Trial

The objective of this study is to investigate the effectiveness of Acu-TENS (Transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation applied on acupoints) on the post- exercise expiratory flow rate and exercise performance on the subjects with exercise.

Inclusion Criteria:

• Clinical diagnosis with asthma attending regular follow up at respiratory clinic

Exclusion Criteria:

• Allergic to gel
• Suffered from other neurological or cardiovascular or musculoskeletal disorders that may affect their exercise performance
• Suffered from upper respiratory tract infection prior to the study