Immediate Analgesic Effect of two Modes of Short-Wave Diathermy Application in Chronic Low Back Pain: Study Protocol for a Randomized Controlled Trial

Nascimento, Dariel Matheus Dos Reis do; Ferreira, Gustavo Cezar Raab; Gonçalves, Luiza Helena Silva; Andrade, Andressa Mourão de; Pivovarsky, Madeline Luiza Ferreira; Gomes, Anna Raquel Silveira; Macedo, Ana Carolina Brandt de

doi:10.2217/pmt-2021-0026

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“…The authors emphasize a close connection between temperatures and tissue vascularization as well as their level of hydration. A large amount of water ensures the proper amount of ions as well as good electrical conductivity, allowing for mechanisms responsible for an increase in temperature to take place, while the appropriate vascularization of the treatment area can cause a more rapid fall in tissue temperature directly after the procedure due to numerous blood vessels, which will allow for the removal of excess heat [ 8 , 9 ]. Diathermy may also be used in cases of acute conditions in which heating is not recommended.…”

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The Thermal Influence of an Electromagnetic Field with a Radio Frequency Depending on the Type of Electrode Used

Bryś

Grabarek

Król

et al. 2022

IJERPH

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Diathermy is a method used in physiotherapy based on obtaining an increase in temperature by supplying energy from the electromagnetic field to the tissues. The aim of this retrospective work, based on the data included in a medical documentation, was to assess the dynamics of temperature changes on the body surface after the application of a high-frequency electromagnetic field depending on the type of electrode used. In order to generate a radio frequency electromagnetic field, an INDIBA ACTIV® CT9 was used. In order to measure the temperature, an HT-17 thermovision camera was used, enabling measurements within the range of −20 to 300 °C, with an accuracy of ±2% or 2 °C. The participants consisted of 30 healthy subjects (15 women and 15 men) who were physiotherapy students in the Faculty of Public Health in the Silesian Medical University in Katowice, Poland; they were divided into two comparative groups (A and B). It was found that the differences between the groups were not significant in the measurements carried out before using the electrode (p = 0.84; Mann–Whitney U test). On the other hand, at 0, 5 and 15 min, statistically significant differences were noted in the tissue temperature between the groups, depending on the electrode used (p = 0.00; Mann–Whitney U test). Based on the obtained results, it can be concluded that with the extension of the observation time, the tissue temperature increased (for Group A, Me 30.40 °C vs. 34.90 °C; for Group B, Me 30.70 °C vs. 35.20 °C). Our study confirmed that the use of both a capacitive and resistive electrode during treatment with the use of a high-frequency electromagnetic field statistically significantly increased the surface temperature of the area to which the therapy was applied. The results of the study can be used in clinical practice by physiotherapists to optimize the conditions of therapy.

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The Thermal Influence of an Electromagnetic Field with a Radio Frequency Depending on the Type of Electrode Used

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Król

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Efficacy of ultrasound versus short wave diathermy in the treatment of chronic low back pain in patients with lumbar disk herniation: a prospective randomized control study

Ozen,

Guzel,

Senlikci

et al. 2023

BMC Sports Sci Med Rehabil

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Background Lumbar disk herniation (LDH) is a cause of chronic low back pain (CLBP) treated using physical therapy (PT), including exercise and physical modalities such as ultrasound (US) and short wave diathermy (SWD). Despite the use of US and SWD, there is inconclusive evidence on their efficacy. The aim of this study was to investigate the efficacy of US and SWD in the treatment of CLBP in patients with LDH. Methods A prospective randomized control clinical study. Individuals with radicular CLBP and LDH on magnetic resonance imaging, presenting to the Physical and Rehabilitation Medicine Department were randomized into 3 treatment groups. All participants received 10 sessions of hotpack, transcutaneous nerve stimulation (TENS) and therapeutic exercises. In addition, Group 1 received 10 sessions of therapeutic US (1 MHz, 1.5W/cm2, 10 min), Group 2 SWD (27.12 MHz, wavelength 11.06 m, induction technique, 20 min) to the lower back. Group 3 (control group) received hotpack, TENS and therapeutic exercises alone. Visual analogue scale (VAS) for LBP, Modified Oswestry Disability Index (MODI) and Short Form 36 (SF-36) were evaluated pre and post treatment and at one and three months follow up. Results In all groups, VAS for LBP and MODI improved with treatment and at the one and three month follow up (p < 0.001). In Groups 1 and 2, MODI scores continued to reduce at 1 and 3 months (p < 0.001 and p = 0.012 respectively). SF-36 physical, social function and pain parameters reduced in all groups (p < 0.05). Role limitation due to physical and emotional problems, emotional well-being, vitality and mental health improved in Groups 1 and 2 (p < 0.05). Conclusions Deep heating agents can be used as part of the physical therapy for CLBP in those with LDH with positive mid-term effects. Trial registration NCT03835182, 02/04/2019.

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Effects of Diathermy on Pain in Women with Fibromyalgia: A Randomized Controlled Trial

Úbeda-D’Ocasar,

González-Gerstner,

Cimadevilla-Fernández-Pola

et al. 2024

Biomedicines

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(1) Background: The main characteristic of fibromyalgia (FM) is generalized musculoskeletal pain. This may be accompanied by muscle and joint stiffness, sleep and mood disorders, anxiety and depression, cognitive dysfunction, and chronic fatigue. It is endemic in developed countries, with a higher prevalence among women than men, and its etiology is still unknown. Diagnosis is made based on chronic generalized pain and through the presence of tender points. The objective of this study was to analyze the efficacy of diathermy on pain in patients with fibromyalgia. (2) Methods: A single, blind, randomized experimental study was developed with a sample of 31 participants. Measurements were taken and recorded at three different intervals using the following measurement tools: the pressure pain threshold (PPT) at the tender points (TP) of the right and left trochanteric prominence with an algometer, the pain measurement scale, the Fibromyalgia Impact Questionnaire, the sleep quality index (PSQI, Pittsburgh), the Multidimensional Fatigue Inventory (MFI-S), and the scale for anxiety and depression (Hospital Anxiety and Depression Scale). Sociodemographic data were collected through Google Forms (age, height, weight, Body Mass Index). The intervention took place twice weekly across four weeks of sessions. (3) Results: Statistically significant results were obtained in the right and left trochanter PPT, as well as for anxiety and fatigue in the experimental group. The results obtained show that this treatment has managed to improve the quality of sleep, the impact of disease, chronic fatigue, and anxiety in patients with FM. (4) Conclusions: Diathermy is a tool that can help reduce pain. It can also improve the baseline levels of chronic fatigue, anxiety, the impact of the disease, and sleep quality in patients with fibromyalgia.

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Immediate Analgesic Effect of two Modes of Short-Wave Diathermy Application in Chronic Low Back Pain: Study Protocol for a Randomized Controlled Trial

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The Thermal Influence of an Electromagnetic Field with a Radio Frequency Depending on the Type of Electrode Used

The Thermal Influence of an Electromagnetic Field with a Radio Frequency Depending on the Type of Electrode Used

Efficacy of ultrasound versus short wave diathermy in the treatment of chronic low back pain in patients with lumbar disk herniation: a prospective randomized control study

Effects of Diathermy on Pain in Women with Fibromyalgia: A Randomized Controlled Trial

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