ArticleInternational journal of environmental research and public health2021
Acute Effects of Tecar Therapy on Skin Temperature, Ankle Mobility and Hyperalgesia in Myofascial Pain Syndrome in Professional Basketball Players: A Pilot Study.
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Effect of Transfer Energy Capacitive and Resistive on Carpal Tunnel Syndrome Post Burn
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15 citing papers in PubMed, 2 syntheses or guidelines pooled it.
- Foam rolling and stretching do not provide superior acute flexibility and stiffness improvements compared to any other warm-up intervention: A systematic review with meta-analysis.Journal of sport and health science · 2024Pooled it
- The effect of therapeutic physical modalities on pain, function, and quality of life in patients with myofascial pain syndrome: a systematic review.BMC musculoskeletal disorders · 2023Pooled it
- The effects of TECAR therapy on pain, range of motion, strength and subscale of HAGOS questionnaire in athletes with chronic adductor related groin pain: a randomized controlled trial.BMC musculoskeletal disorders · 2025Trial
- Evaluation of the efficacy of transfer energy capacitive and resistive therapy in patients with knee osteoarthritis.Turkish journal of medical sciences · 2024Trial
- Eight Weeks of 448 kHz Radiofrequency Therapy Increases Multifidus Muscle Cross-Sectional Area and Modulates Thoracolumbar Range of Motion in Horses with Chronic Back Pain.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
- Acute effects of medium-frequency electrical energy transfer (TECAR) and transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation (TENS) on pain and flexibility in athletes with an acute hamstring injury: A randomized controlled trial.Sports medicine and health science · 2026Article
- Evaluation of the Effectiveness of TECAR and Vibration Therapy as Methods Supporting Muscle Recovery After Strenuous Eccentric Exercise.Journal of clinical medicine · 2025Article
- Innovative Rehabilitation of an Anterior Cruciate Ligament Tear in a Football Player: Muscle Chain Approach-A Case Study.Journal of clinical medicine · 2025Article
- The Effects of Manual Therapy with TECAR Therapy, on Pain, Disability and Range of Motion in Women with Non-specific Chronic Neck Pain.Medical journal of the Islamic Republic of Iran · 2024Article
- 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
- Myotendinous Thermoregulation in National Level Sprinters after a Unilateral Fatigue Acute Bout-A Descriptive Study.Sensors (Basel, Switzerland) · 2023Article
- Comparison Between the Effects of Transfer Energy Capacitive and Resistive Therapy and Therapeutic Ultrasound on Hamstring Muscle Shortness in Male Athletes: A Single-Blind Randomized Controlled Trial.Galen medical journal · 2023Article
- 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
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Abstract
(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
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