TY - BOOK AU - Amna Elhadi Khalifa AU - Amir Mohamed Saleh , AU - Mahmoud Alm Eldin Hafez , TI - Effect of electroacupuncture on pain and functional performance in patients with discogenic sciatica / PY - 2014/// CY - Cairo : PB - Amna Elhadi Khalifa , KW - Electroacupncture KW - Functional Performance KW - Sciatica N1 - Thesis (M.Sc.) - Cairo University - Faculty of Physical Therapy - Department of Basic Science; Issued also as CD N2 - Background: Sciatica is a common clinical problem causing pain and functional disability resulting from bulge or herniation of one or more lumbar intervertebral discs. It is a frequent and often debilitating event. Purpose: The purpose of this study was to evaluate the effect of Electroacupuncture on pain and functional performance in patients with discogenic sciatica. Conclusion: The physiotherapy program is not only effective with good result in patients with discogenic sciatica, but also better result with improvement in pain and functional disability if we add electroacupuncture to the treatment program. UR - http://172.23.153.220/th.pdf ER -