Observational studyThe Journal of international medical research2020
Effects of capacitive and resistive electric transfer therapy in patients with painful shoulder impingement syndrome: a comparative study.
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Acute and Chronic Effects of High Frequency RF Electrical Current on Pain and Muscle Function in Individuals With Musculoskeletal Pain
Impact of TECAR Therapy on Pain and Function in Adhesive Capsulitis: A Randomized Controlled Trial
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23 citing papers in PubMed, 41 citations in OpenAlex.
- Impact of TECAR therapy on pain and function in adhesive capsulitis: a randomized controlled trial.Lasers in medical science · 2025Trial
- Effects of monopolar pulsed-capacitive dielectric radiofrequency diathermy in patients with chronic low back pain: a randomised clinical trial.Scientific reports · 2024Trial
- Effects of Capacitive-Resistive Electric Transfer on Sports Performance in Paralympic Swimmers: A Stopped Randomized Clinical Trial.International journal of environmental research and public health · 2022Trial
- Effects of TECAR Therapy on Body Surface Temperature and Longissimus Dorsi Muscle Tone in Thoroughbred Racehorses: A Pilot Study.Animals : an open access journal from MDPI · 2026Article
- Transfer of Energy Capacitive and Resistive Therapy Versus Dry Needling for Active Upper Trapezius Myofascial Trigger Points: Effects on Pain and Cervical Range of Motion a Randomized Controlled Trial.Healthcare (Basel, Switzerland) · 2026Article
- Clinical effects of TECAR therapy in the conservative management of Stage 2 lipedema in females: A randomized controlled trial.Turkish journal of physical medicine and rehabilitation · 2025Article
- A sham-controlled randomised trial of Tecar therapy for painful caesarean scars: the NOCEPAIN study protocol.BMJ open · 2025Article
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- Pain Decrement Using Radiofrequency Therapy After Knee Platelet-Rich Plasma Injections Within First 72 h in Active Populations with Patellar Chondropathy.Journal of clinical medicine · 2025Article
- Effect of Transfer Energy Capacitive and Resistive Therapy on Shoulder Pain, Disability, and Passive Range of Motion in Patients With Shoulder Adhesive Capsulitis: A Preliminary Randomized Trial.Journal of chiropractic medicine · 2025Article
- Investigating the Effectiveness of TECAR Therapy Versus Conventional Physiotherapy in Alleviating Symptoms of Shoulder Impingement Syndrome: A Randomized Clinical Trial.Medical journal of the Islamic Republic of Iran · 2025Article
- The Assessment of TECAR Therapy Efficacy to Manage Lateral Epicondylitis: A Randomized Clinical-Trial.Advanced biomedical research · 2025Article
- TECAR Therapy: A Clinical Commentary on its Evolution, Application, and Future in Rehabilitation.International journal of sports physical therapy · 2025Article
- Effect of Adding Transfer Energy Capacitive and Resistive Therapy to Conventional Therapy for Patients With Myofascial Pain Syndrome in Upper Trapezius: A Randomized Clinical Trial.Journal of chiropractic medicine · 2023Article
- Immediate Effects of TECAR Therapy on Gastrocnemius and Quadriceps Muscles with Spastic Hypertonia in Chronic Stroke Survivors: A Randomized Controlled Trial.Biomedicines · 2023Article
- Effect of Transfer Energy Capacitive and Resistive Therapy on Shoulder Pain, Disability, and Range of Motion in Patients With Adhesive Capsulitis: A Study Protocol for a Randomized Controlled Trial.Journal of chiropractic medicine · 2023Article
- Effects of Radiofrequency Diathermy Plus Therapeutic Exercises on Pain and Functionality of Patients with Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome: A Randomized Controlled Trial.Journal of clinical medicine · 2023Article
- Physiotherapeutic Strategies and Their Current Evidence for Canine Osteoarthritis.Veterinary sciences · 2022Review
- TECAR Therapy Associated with High-Intensity Laser Therapy (Hilt) and Manual Therapy in the Treatment of Muscle Disorders: A Literature Review on the Theorised Effects Supporting Their Use.Journal of clinical medicine · 2022Review
- Effects of Transfer Energy Capacitive and Resistive On Musculoskeletal Pain: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis:.Galen medical journal · 2022Article
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Abstract
objectiveCapacitive and resistive electric transfer therapy (CARE) reduces pain and improves quality of life for many orthopaedic degenerative and inflammatory disorders. The research aim was to determine the effects of CARE on painful shoulder. The outcomes were pain reduction and recovery of shoulder function.
methodsA retrospective, observational case-control study was conducted. Participants were 46 patients (22 in the CARE group and 24 in the SHAM group). Clinical data, pain (visual analogic scale, VAS) and functional scale scores (Disabilities of the Arm, Shoulder and Hand scale, and Constant-Murley Scale) were measured at baseline T0 (before treatment), T1 (after treatment) and follow-up T2 (2 months after the end of the treatment).
resultsVAS scores in the CARE group improved from 7.23 ± 1.11 at baseline to 2.68 ± 0.99 at follow-up. The SHAM group did not experience any improvement. Similarly, functional scale scores improved in the CARE group compared with the SHAM group.
conclusionConsidering the small number of sessions needed, low cost and long-term benefits, CARE could be a useful therapeutic option for the conservative management of shoulder pain to restore pain-free and powerful movement to the shoulder joint.
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