Research Article: Potential Role of Focal Microvibration (Equistasi®) in the Management of Chronic Pain: A Pilot Study
Abstract:
Chronic pain is one of the leading causes of medical consultation with a dramatic psychophysical and socioeconomic impact. Focal microvibration (Equistasi®) is a revolutionary technology that converts the thermal energy of the skin into vibration. Equistasi® was shown to be effective in the treatment of gait and balance dysfunction in many pathological conditions such as Parkinson’s disease and multiple sclerosis. Our aim was to explore the efficacy of focal microvibration in the management of chronic pain.
Introduction:
Chronic pain is defined as a pain lasting more than 3–6 months; it represents an important physical and emotional burden for the patient with a dramatic impact on quality of life [1]. Its incidence is about 30% in the general population, and it is one of the most important causes of medical consultation; moreover, it also represents a relevant socio-economical issue with an estimated loss of working days per year of 4 million only for back pain, accounting for productivity and medical costs from $560 to $635…
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