Observational studyInternational journal of biometeorology2020
Short-wave diathermy in the clinical management of musculoskeletal disorders: a pilot observational study.
Observational study in International journal of biometeorology, 2020. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. It is linked to trial NCT07089459 (Low Level Laser Therapy Versus Short Wave Diathermy in Patients With Anterior Cruciate Ligament Tear), which is not on this map. Cited by 16 papers.
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Low Level Laser Therapy Versus Short Wave Diathermy in Patients With Anterior Cruciate Ligament Tear
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16 citing papers in PubMed, 30 citations in OpenAlex.
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- Effects of monopolar pulsed-capacitive dielectric radiofrequency diathermy in patients with chronic low back pain: a randomised clinical trial.Scientific reports · 2024Trial
- Effect of Neurodynamics Nerve Flossing on Femoral Neuropathy in Haemophilic Patients: A randomized controlled study.Journal of musculoskeletal & neuronal interactions · 2021Trial
- Effects of Repeated Monopolar Pulsed Capacitive Radiofrequency Energy Treatments on Mechanical Nociceptive Thresholds and Skin Temperature in Show-Jumping Horses with Thoracolumbar Pain.Animals : an open access journal from MDPI · 2026Article
- The Assessment of TECAR Therapy Efficacy to Manage Lateral Epicondylitis: A Randomized Clinical-Trial.Advanced biomedical research · 2025Article
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- Management and Rehabilitative Treatment in Osteoarthritis with a Novel Physical Therapy Approach: A Randomized Control Study.Diagnostics (Basel, Switzerland) · 2024Article
- Immediate Effects of TECAR Therapy on Gastrocnemius and Quadriceps Muscles with Spastic Hypertonia in Chronic Stroke Survivors: A Randomized Controlled Trial.Biomedicines · 2023Article
- A novel radiofrequency modulation therapy versus routine physiotherapy modalities in treatment of myofascial pelvic pain syndrome: a pilot randomized trial.Obstetrics & gynecology science · 2023Article
- Physiotherapists' Understanding of Shortwave Diathermy Contraindications: A Questionnaire Survey.Risk management and healthcare policy · 2023Article
- 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
- The Thermal Influence of an Electromagnetic Field with a Radio Frequency Depending on the Type of Electrode Used.International journal of environmental research and public health · 2022Article
- Preventive effect and possible mechanisms of ultrashort wave diathermy on myogenic contracture in a rabbit model.Science progress · 2021Article
- Acute Effects of Tecar Therapy on Skin Temperature, Ankle Mobility and Hyperalgesia in Myofascial Pain Syndrome in Professional Basketball Players: A Pilot Study.International journal of environmental research and public health · 2021Article
- Foreword: Balneotherapy in rheumatic diseases.International journal of biometeorology · 2020Article
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Abstract
Musculoskeletal disorders are the most common cause of pain and functional limitation in the general population. The study aim was to evaluate short-wave diathermy (SWD) effects on pain and quality of life in people with musculoskeletal disorders. Eighty participants (31 men, mean age 56 ± 12.49 years) were enrolled, recruiting from outpatient clinics at the Rehabilitation Unit, University Hospital, Padova. Inclusion criteria were pain lasting more than 15 days, pain visual analog scale (VAS) score higher than 50/100 mm, and a diagnosis of osteoarthritis, neck/back pain, or tendinopathies. All participants underwent ten sessions of percutaneous SWD, 3 times/week. Each session lasted 15-20 min, with frequencies of 4 or 8 MHz and heat intensity between 40 and 60 W. Outcomes were assessed before and after treatment. Primary outcome was pain reduction, evaluated by short form McGill pain questionnaire, which includes VAS and present pain intensity (PPI). Secondary outcome was improvement in social and work-related activity limitations. Participants were grouped based on classification of pain [nociceptive and neuropathic pain (group A) vs nociceptive only (group B)]. VAS and PPI improved significantly (p < 0.01). No difference in pain reduction (VAS and PPI) emerged between the groups. Limitations due to pain in work-related and non-work-related activities decreased (p < 0.01); use of pain medications was reduced at T1 vs T0 (p < 0.01). Our results suggest that SWD is effective in reducing musculoskeletal pain in the short term, providing relief and improving quality of life.
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