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Visionary Voices
My Life After Impact: A Comparative Study on the Hedonic Effectiveness of Tens with Hot Pack Versus Therapeutic Ultrasound in Managing Post-Traumatic Hip and Nerve Pain
Visionary Voices, 2(5), 1-2, ISSN: 3082-4389, 2026.
Recommended Citation:
ER-ER, D. K. I. R. M., & ER-ER, B. H. A. C.-A. (2026). My Life After Impact: A Comparative Study on the Hedonic Effectiveness of Tens with Hot Pack Versus Therapeutic Ultrasound in Managing Post-Traumatic Hip and Nerve Pain. In Visionary Voices (Vol. 2, Number 5, pp. 1–2). Lakbay-Diwa Publishing. https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.20056226
Author(s)
Er-Er et al.
Description
This research investigates the comparative effectiveness of two physical therapy modalities, Transcutaneous Electrical Nerve Stimulation (TENS) combined with Hot Packs and Therapeutic Ultrasound, in managing chronic pain and nerve dysfunction following catastrophic hip trauma. The study is anchored in the lived experience of a high-impact vehicular accident occurring on October 11, 2025, at 3:48 PM. While driving a minivan toward Surigao City, the researcher and his wife were struck by a zigzagging Mitsubishi pick-up. The collision caved in the driver-side door, caused a tire explosion, and propelled the vehicle 15 meters into a concrete wall. This resulted in severe multi-trauma injuries to the left side of the body, specifically affecting the head, shoulder, hip, and leg, leading to chronic neuropathic pain. Utilizing a quasi-experimental comparative design, the study evaluated three groups: Group A (15-minute TENS + Hot Pack), Group B (5-minute Therapeutic Ultrasound), and Group C (Combined Therapy). Data were collected over N=8 sessions per group using a 10-item Bilingual Hedonic Recovery Scale aligned with the DOST TEEPS framework. The research instrument demonstrated high internal consistency with a Cronbach's Alpha of 0.88. Statistical analysis using One-Way ANOVA revealed a significant difference in hedonic effectiveness (P = 0.009, α = 0.05). Findings indicate that the TENS-Hot Pack protocol (Mean = 4.50) and Combined Therapy (Mean = 4.70) provided superior sensory satisfaction and nerve-soothing effects compared to Therapeutic Ultrasound alone (Mean = 3.78). The results suggest that the 15-minute duration and thermal synergy of the TENS protocol offer a more "pleasant" recovery experience for trauma survivors by effectively modulating the neural "gate." This research concludes that integrating thermal and electrical modalities is essential for optimizing "Global Wellness" for patients recovering from major accidents and recommends a shift toward patient-centered, hedonic-based rehabilitation protocols in clinical settings.
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