Tecar Therapy Research Articles

테카 치료가 통합된 정중신경가동술이 목 방사통 환자의 통증, 관절가동범위에 미치는 즉각적인 효과

This study aimed to analyze the immediate effects of median nerve mobilization integrated into Tecar therapy on pain and range of motion as a clinical intervention for patients with acute neck radiating pain due to cervical radiculopathy. 36 subjects with acute radiating pain due to cervical radiculopathy were randomly assigned to three groups depending on intervention types integrated into median nerve mobilization: (1) experimental group (EG) 1 - Tecar therapy; EG 2 - transcutaneous electrical stimulation; and control group - none. Visual analogue scale (VAS), range of motion (ROM), pressure pain threshold (PPT), and grip strength (GS) were measured before and after the treatment. After the intervention, subjects of all groups showed significant decreased VAS scores (p<.05). Furthermore, changes between pre- and post-test in the ROM of cervical flexion and rotation, the PPT on upper trapezius and levator scapulae, and GS appeared to be significantly improved for subjects of the EG 1 that other two groups (p<.05). These findings suggest that imcorporating Teca therapy into median nerve mobilization may have some benefits on pain, ROM, and GS in patients with acute radiating pain due to cervical radiculopathy.

Effect of Physiotherapeutic Intervention Using TECAR Therapy on Pain Self-Awareness and Hip Joint Function in Hip Impingement Syndrome: A Case Study

Effect of Physiotherapeutic Intervention Using TECAR Therapy on Pain Self-Awareness and Hip Joint Function in Hip Impingement Syndrome: A Case Study

Acute Effects of Tecar Therapy on Skin Temperature, Ankle Mobility and Hyperalgesia in Myofascial Pain Syndrome in Professional Basketball Players: A Pilot Study

(1) Background: Myofascial pain syndrome (MPS) is a clinical condition characterized by localized non-inflammatory musculoskeletal pain caused by myofascial trigger points. Diathermy or Tecar therapy (TT) is a form of noninvasive electro-thermal therapy classified as deep thermotherapy based on the application of electric currents. This technique is characterized by immediate effects, and its being used by high performance athletes. (2) Methods: A total of thirty-two participants were included in the study who were professional basketball players. There was a 15-person Control Group and a 17-person Intervention Group. TT was applied in the Intervention Group, while TT with the device switched off (SHAM) was applied in the Control Group. The effects were evaluated through the Lunge test, infrared thermography, and pressure threshold algometry at baseline, 15, and 30 min after the intervention. (3) Results: the Intervention Group exhibited a greater increase in absolute temperature (F[1,62] = 4.60, p = 0.040, η2p = 0.13) compared to the Control Group. There were no differences between the groups in the Lunge Test (F[1.68,53.64] = 2.91, p = 0.072, η2p = 0.08) or in pressure algometry (visual analog scale, VAS) (F[3.90] = 0.73, p = 0.539, η2p = 0.02). No significant short-term significant differences were found in the rest of the variables. (4) Conclusions: Diathermy can induce changes in the absolute temperature of the medial gastrocnemius muscle.

Evaluation of the Effects of Tecar Therapy on Acute Symptoms of Athletes Following Lateral Ankle Ligament Sprain

Background and Objectives: Tecar therapy as a modality has been considered due to its reported effects on reducing pain and swelling and finally increasing range of motion and improving function. The aim of this study was to evaluate the effects of tecar therapy on acute symptoms of athletes following lateral ankle ligament sprain in the treatment and control groups between pre-treatment periods, after 6 sessions, and after 12 sessions of treatment. Methods: In this study, 23 patients in each group including athletes with an acute lateral ankle ligament sprain in the acute stage in Tehran. The participant of this study were divided into 2 groups of control with normal treatment and the second group with normal treatment + tecar treatment. Participants were homogenized in terms of age, height, weight, and level of exercise. To evaluate the pain intensity of patients in the two groups and to measure the swelling of the ankle joint, a tape measure (mm) was used. A goniometer was used to measure the degree of ankle motions. The Foot and Ankle Ability Measure (FAAM) questionnaire was also used to collect data. Results: Statistical analyzes showed that the mean numerical visual criterion of pain in both groups was significantly lower after 6 and 12 sessions of treatment (P&lt;0.001). The results of the analysis of variance showed that the mean swelling in the treatment group and in the control group after 6 and 12 sessions of treatment (P&lt;0.001) was significantly lower than the mean swelling before treatment. Also, the mean swelling after 12 sessions of treatment was significantly lower than after 6 sessions of treatment (P&lt;0.001). Regarding daily life activities and the percentage of athlete satisfaction in performing the activity, the test results showed that the athlete’s scores after 6 and 12 sessions of treatment (P&lt;0.001) were significantly higher than before treatment. Also, their scores after 12 sessions of treatment were significantly higher than 6 sessions (P&lt;0.001). The performance scores in both groups after 6 and 12 sessions of treatment (P&lt;0.001) were significantly higher than performance scores before treatment. Also, the performance scores after 12 sessions of treatment were significantly higher than 6 sessions of treatment (P&lt;0.001). Conclusion: The results of the present study showed that tecar therapy in patients with lateral ligament sprain of the ankle joint improves the condition of symptoms after an injury, including swelling, pain, daily life activities, percentage of athlete satisfaction with daily activities, and finally his performance and it can be used as a complementary treatment along with common therapies.

THE EFFECTS OF MODERN RADIOFREQUENCY THERAPIES IN THE ACUTE REHABILITATION OF HAMSTRING STRAINS

Hamstring strains are usually a result of a high mechanical stress produced by a quick extensive contraction or a violent stretch of the muscle group. This study aimed the effectiveness of INDIBA therapy (Group B) compared with the use of TECAR therapy (Group A). The first stage of rehabilitation represented first two weeks which were mainly based on the application of radiofrequency therapies to the posterior level of the thigh, progressive exercises and cryotherapy. Numeric Pain Rating Scale, manual muscle testing and range of motion had been used to evaluate the subjects, a significant advantage being shown for group B in the pain assessment

EFFECTS OF TECAR THERAPY ASSOCIATED WITH MANUAL THERAPY ON GLUTEAL SKIN FLACCIDITY

Background: A new technology called Tecar therapy, widely used in the orthopaedic area, has been studied in aesthetics in order to treat skin flaccidity. The equipment allows the association of radiofrequency with manual therapy. This study is an experimental research that aims to analyse the effects of the Tecar therapy associated with manual therapy on skin flaccidity of the gluteal region. Methods:Volunteers were individuals aged between 21 and 54, who presented skin flaccidity in the gluteal region. The sessions/applicationsoccurred once a week, totalling four applications with the TR THERAPY ELITE-6000 BTLTMdevice pre-set underthe following parameters: 500 KHz frequency, 100% duty cycle and 80% power, capacitive mode, in an area corresponding to twelve quarters measuring 7 cm² each, during60 minutes. Results:The evaluations were carried out in all the sessionsand included metric verification, photographic recording with subsequent photo submission to the AutoCAD software, and photogrammetric analysis. At the end of treatment, the volunteers answered anadaptedquestionnaire of satisfaction and a global aesthetic improvement scale form (GAIS). The results regarding AutoCAD, metric measurement, and photogrammetry did not present significant statistical differences. Conclusion:Although the statistical results were not satisfactorydespite its limitations regarding sample size,and possiblydue to the subjective analysis of the resources used as the evaluation methods. Still, the volunteers reported improvement in the texture and firmness of the skin in the treated region, indicating their satisfaction with the performed treatment.

EFFECTS OF TECAR THERAPY ASSOCIATED WITH MANUAL THERAPY ON GLUTEAL SKIN FLACCIDITY

EFFECTS OF TECAR THERAPY ASSOCIATED WITH MANUAL THERAPY ON GLUTEAL SKIN FLACCIDITY

Superficial Heating Evaluation by Thermographic Imaging before and after Tecar Therapy in Six Dogs Submitted to a Rehabilitation Protocol: A Pilot Study.

Simple SummaryTecar (energy transfer capacitive and resistive) is commonly used in dog rehabilitation as it can accelerate the healing process. Few studies have aimed to understand its effects on superficial tissues of the treated anatomic region. The aim of this study was to monitor by thermal camera the heating effects induced by Tecar on the surface of the region of application. The investigation was conducted on six dogs referred for Tecar therapy to treat muscle contractures (three dogs) or osteoarthritis (three dogs). Thermographic images and relative measurements were obtained by each region immediately before (T0), at conclusion (T1), and sixty seconds after the Tecar application (T2). Statistically significant differences were detected for mean temperature between T0 (32.42 ± 1.57 °C) and T1 (33.36 ± 1.17 °C) (p = 0.040) and between T1 and T2 (32.83 ± 1.31 °C) (p = 0.031).Thermography is a non-invasive diagnostic method commonly used to monitor changes of the body surface temperature potentially induced by different conditions such as fever, inflammation, trauma, or changes of tissue perfusion. Capacitive-resistive diathermy therapy (such as energy transfer capacitive and resistive—Tecar) is commonly used in rehabilitation due to its diathemic effect secondary to blood circulation increase that could accelerate the healing process. The aim of this study was to monitor by thermal camera the diathermic effects induced by Tecar on the surface of the region of application. The investigation was conducted on six dogs referred for Tecar therapy to treat muscle contractures (three dogs) or osteoarthritis (three dogs). Eleven anatomical treated regions were recorded. Thermographic images and relative measurements were obtained by each region immediately before (T0), at conclusion (T1), and sixty seconds after the Tecar application (T2). Data were recorded and statistically analyzed. A comparison of temperature differences (maximum, minimum and mean values) between T0 and T1, T0 and T2, and T1 and T2 was performed by ANOVA test with Bonferroni post hoc (p ≤ 0.05). Statistically significant differences were detected for mean temperature between T0 (32.42 ± 1.57 °C) and T1 (33.36 ± 1.17 °C) (p = 0.040) and between T1 and T2 (32.83 ± 1.31 °C) (p = 0.031). Furthermore, there was no significant difference between the mean temperature at T0 and T2, demonstrating that superficial diathermic effect exhausted within 60 s.

The benefits of the TECAR therapy in flexion recovery after revision of the anterior cruciate ligament (ACL)

Abstract Purpose The following research highlighted the importance of the TECAR therapy in recovering after anterior cruciate ligament surgery in performance athletes. Methods The study took place at Fizionova Medical Recovery Center in Targu Mures, on a period of 6 weeks between 24.01.2020 and 07.03.2020, on a sample of 10 subjects with anterior cruciate ligament surgery (5 subjects in the experiment group that followed the TECAR recovery program and 5 subjects that only followed a physiotherapy program for recovering from anterior cruciate ligament surgery), 7 male subjects and 3 female subjects with ages between 24 and 44 years. The research method was mostly experimental. We worked with TECAR therapy, muscular electrostimulation, and a series of kinesiotherapy exercises. For the statistical interpretation, we used the GraphPad Prism program using the Shapiro-Wilk test, t-Student test, Mann-Whitney, and Wilcoxon tests. Results The results of the investigation showed statistically significant differences between the experiment and control group after 4 and 6 weeks of a TECAR and kinesiotherapy recovery program. Conclusions The conclusions of our investigation highlighted the importance of implementing a supplementary kinesiotherapy program using the TECAR therapy in athletes who recover from anterior cruciate ligament surgery.

Effect of Capacitive Tecar Therapy on Foot Pain and Tactile Sensation in Patients with Type 2 Diabetes

Objective: Because of the significant prevalence of diabetes, disability of patients due to the complication of Diabeti Neuropathy (DN) has been increased. Physiotherapy is one of the methods for DN which can help control the symptoms through modalities such as infrared radiation, electrical stimulation and electromagnetic fields. Tecar therapy is a form of electromagnetic fields.This study investigated the effect of Capacitive Tecar therapy on pain and tactile sensation of the feet in type 2 diabetics with symptoms of peripheral neuropathy. Materials &amp; Methods: This clinical trial was performed as pre-test and post-test with a control group. The samples consisted of 24 diabetics aged 17-78 years with symtoms of peripheral neuropathy allocated in the control and experimental group randomly. The patients of experimental groups participated in 10 sessions and received the Capasitive tecar therapy with 10%-30% intensity in addition to infrared radiatin; the controls received the same protocol with zero intensity of tecar. Pain and tactile sensation of the soles were evaluated before and after sessions. The collected data were analyzed by the Reapeted measure Analysis Of Variance (ANOVA). All statistical analyses were performed in SPSS V. 18. The significance level was set at P&lt;0.05. Results: The results of Rearetd Measure ANOVA showed that there was a significant difference in the mean scores of pain and tactile sensation of soles in the post-test compared to the pre-test of two groups.(P&lt;0.001).There was also a significant difference in the means of post-test scores of variable pain (P=0.002) and tactile sensation (P&lt;0.001) between the two groups. The improvement of variables in experimental group was more than control group. Conclusion: The results of this study revealed that Tecar Therapy with infrared radiation can be an appropriate therapeutic program for improving pain and tactile sensation of soles in diabetic patients with symptoms of peripheral neuropathy.

Photobiomodulation therapy does not decrease pain and disability in people with non-specific low back pain: a systematic review

In people with non-specific low back pain (LBP), what are the effects of photobiomodulation therapy (PBMT) on pain, disability and other outcomes when compared with no intervention, sham PBMT and other treatments, and when used as an adjunct to other treatments? Systematic review of randomised trials with meta-analysis. People with acute/subacute or chronic non-specific LBP. Any type of PBMT (laser class I, II and III and light-emitting diodes) compared with no treatment, sham PBMT and other types of treatment, or used as an adjunct to another treatment. Pain intensity, disability, overall improvement, quality of life, work absence and adverse effects. Twelve randomised controlled trials were included (pooled n= 1,046). Most trials had low risk of bias. Compared with sham PBMT, the effect of PBMT on pain and disability was clinically unimportant in people with acute/subacute or chronic LBP. In people with chronic LBP, there was no clinically important difference between the effect of PBMT and the effect of exercise on pain or disability. Although benefits were observed on some other outcomes, these estimates were imprecise and/or based on low-quality evidence. PBMT was estimated to reduce pain (MD-11.20, 95% CI-20.92 to-1.48) and disability (MD-11.90, 95% CI-17.37 to-6.43) more than ultrasound, but these confidence intervals showed important uncertainty about whether the differences in effect were worthwhile or trivial. Conversely, PBMT was estimated to reduce pain (MD 19.00, 95% CI 9.49 to 28.51) and disability (MD 17.40, 95% CI 8.60 to 26.20) less than Tecar (Energy Transfer Capacitive and Resistive) therapy, with marginal uncertainty that these differences in effect were worthwhile. Current evidence does not support the use of PBMT to decrease pain and disability in people with non-specific LBP. CRD42018088242.

Does the Application of Tecar Therapy Affect Temperature and Perfusion of Skin and Muscle Microcirculation? A Pilot Feasibility Study on Healthy Subjects.

Background: Tecar therapy (TT) is an endogenous thermotherapy used to generate warming up of superficial and deep tissues. TT capability to affect the blood flow is commonly considered to be the primary mechanism to promote tissue healing processes. Despite some preliminary evidence about its clinical efficacy, knowledge on the physiologic responses induced by TT is lacking.Objective: The aim of this quantitative randomized pilot study was to determinate if TT, delivered in two modes (resistive and capacitive), affects the perfusion of the skin microcirculation (PSMC) and intramuscular blood flow (IMBF).Design: A randomized controlled pilot feasibility study.Subjects: Ten healthy volunteers (n = 4 females, n = 6 males; mean age 35.9 ± 10.7 years) from a university population were recruited and completed the study.Intervention: All subjects received three different TT applications (resistive, capacitive, and placebo) for a period of 8 min.Outcome measures: PSMC, IMBF, and the skin temperature (ST) were measured pre- and post-TT application using power Doppler sonography, laser speckle contrast imaging (LSCI), and infrared thermography.Results: Compared with placebo application, statistically significant differences in PSMC resulted after both the resistive (p = 0.0001) and the capacitive (p = 0.0001) TT applications, while only the resistive modality compared with the placebo was capable to induce a significant change of IMBF (p = 0.013) and ST (p = 0.0001).Conclusions: The use of power Doppler sonography and LSCI enabled us to evaluate differences in PSMC and IMBF induced by TT application.

The Tecar Therapy to Support Sports Traumatology

The Tecar therapy is evidence of the way in which advanced technology can be used in sports medicine, for the rehabilitation of traumas. The TECAR technology is not painful, invasive or hard to tolerate, without side effects, with a time limit and several sessions being assimilated within the recovery process. The purpose of this paper is to use this therapyin sports traumatology. The subjects of the research were two athletes practicing performance handball with left inguinal ligamentous and muscular sprain and epicondylitis of the higher limb. After applying the Tecar therapy and the physical therapy program, we have noted a favourable recovery of the two athletes. This study confirms the efficiency of this therapy in the recovery of sportstraumas. Whereas this technology is beneficial, with visible results, its use without physical therapy can create a “boomerang effect”.

Rehabilitation methods in non-displaced fractures of the proximal humerus

Abstract Fractures of the proximal humerus account for 4% to 5% cases out of all fractures, and about 85% of them are minimally displaced. The purpose of the study was to observe the effectiveness of physiotherapeutic methods used in the proximal fractures of the humerus. Material and method: the research was performed on a group of 13 patients who have been orthopedically treated for fractures at the proximal end of the humerus. Five subjects followed the TECAR therapy and physical exercise, and eight subjects followed classical physiotherapy and physical exercise. The evaluations have been performed at the beginning of the recovery, after 14 days, after 28 days and after 42 days of treatment. Pain intensity (VAS score), joint amplitude (goniometry), muscle strength and functionality (the PENN questionnaire) were assessed in all patients. The results of the evaluations showed a decrease in pain, after the first 14 days, especially for the patients who underwent the Tecar therapy. Also, the results showed that the patients with surgical neck fractures had the best evolution in cases of goniometry evaluation, compared to the rest of the patients. In conclusion, physical therapies for proximal humerus fractures play an important role in the recovery and reintegration of the patients into family and at work.

The role of tecar therapy in the delayed onset muscle soreness and functional recovery

The practice of physical exercise can trigger the Delayed Onset Muscle Soreness (DOMS). This experimental study aims to evaluate the effects of Tecar Therapy on DOMS and Functional Recovery. A sample of 60 young volleyball female athletes (mean age 16.42 ± 1.78) was randomized into two groups (Tecar Therapy Group (TG) ( n = 30) and Control Group (CG) ( n = 30). All participants performed the fatigue protocol, and were evaluated in different moments (Before [M0] and after [M1] the fatigue protocol and Tecar therapy in TG; 24 hours after the protocol before [M2] and after [M3] Tecar therapy in TG; and 72 hours after the fatigue protocol [M4]). The participants were evaluated in regard to: (1) pressure pain threshold, (2) muscle soreness (visual analogue scale), (3) functionality (Single Hop Test) and (4) muscle strength (isokinetic evaluation–Peak Torque (PT), Peak Torque Body Weight (PTBW), Total Work (TW), Average Power (AP)). The TG presented higher pain pressure threshold when compared to the CG, from M2 onwards of the evaluation (M2 P = 0.034, M3 P = 0.041 and M4 P = 0.002). Likewise, the TG presented less muscle soreness when compared to the CG, from M2 onwards of the evaluation (M2 P = 0.008, M3 P = 0.016 and M4 P = 0.034). On the other hand, it was verified that, when compared to the initial evaluation moment (M0), the GT recovers in functional performance by the end of 72 hours (M0 vs M4), in the Single Leg Hop and in three isokinetic parameters (PT, PTBW and AP), however this wasn’t observed among the CG. Tecar Therapy was shown to be effective in the relief of muscle soreness, from 24 hours after its application. Likewise, individuals treated with Tecar therapy had better recovery of muscle strength and function at the end of the 72 hours protocol.

Effects of a capacitive-resistive electric transfer therapy on physiological and biomechanical parameters in recreational runners: A randomized controlled crossover trial

ObjectivesThis study compared the effects of a capacitive-resistive electric transfer therapy (Tecar) and passive rest on physiological and biomechanical parameters in recreational runners when performed shortly after an exhausting training session. DesignRandomized controlled crossover trial. SettingUniversity biomechanical research laboratory. ParticipantsFourteen trained male runners Main outcome measuresPhysiological (running economy, oxygen uptake, respiratory exchange ratio, ventilation, heart rate, blood lactate concentration) and biomechanical (step length; stride angle, height, frequency, and contact time; swing time; contact phase; support phase; push-off phase) parameters were measured during two incremental treadmill running tests performed two days apart after an exhaustive training session. ResultsWhen running at 14 km/h and 16 km/h, the Tecar treatment group presented greater increases in stride length (p < 0.001), angle (p < 0.05) and height (p < 0.001) between the first and second tests than the control group and, accordingly, greater decreases in stride frequency (p < 0.05). Physiological parameters were similar between groups. ConclusionsThe present study suggests that a Tecar therapy intervention enhances biomechanical parameters in recreational runners after an exhaustive training session more than passive rest, generating a more efficient running pattern without affecting selected physiological parameters.

The Effect of Corrective Exercise and TECAR therapy on neck alignments and pain in Forward Head Posture Patients

The Effect of Corrective Exercise and TECAR therapy on neck alignments and pain in Forward Head Posture Patients

Il ruolo della fisiochinesiterapia nel dolore anteriore. Conferme e novità

The etiology of patellofemoral joint syndrome is multifactorial. Treatment is often conservative and successful. The rehabilitative program consists of exercises to increase VMO and quadriceps strength and to improve flexibility of the hamstrings, vastus lateralis and iliotibial band. Ultrasound, laser and TECAR therapy may decrease painful symptoms. Surgery should be reserved for patients with an unsuccessful six months’ conservative treatment.