Targeted Radiofrequency Therapy for Training Induced Muscle Fatigue - Effective or Not?

Prouza, Ondrej; Gonzalez, Adrian

doi:10.15621/ijphy/2016/v3i6/124734

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“…For instance, the study of Benito et al [17] found no significant differences between groups in skin temperature assessed by thermography, as was also the case in our study. The interaction of radiofrequency currents with biological structures results in an increase in endogenous temperature [38]. In our study in particular, changes in the neuromuscular region corresponding to latent MTPs were evidenced.…”

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

Yeste-Fabregat

Baraja-Vegas

Mampel

et al. 2021

IJERPH

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(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.

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

Yeste-Fabregat

Baraja-Vegas

Mampel

et al. 2021

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“…This effect was possibly due to the proinflammatory stimuli promoted by RF, culminating in the acceleration of the tissue repair process (9) . A study by Prouza et al (1) , points out that RF therapy acts at the local temperature, causing hyperthermia, which subsequently increases blood circulation, improves oxygen supply and removes activated metabolic waste in the treated area. In addition, RF has been shown to stimulate tissue remodeling through collagen denaturation, causing fiber contraction, which in turn activates fibroblasts and favors neocolagenogenesis (13,17 20) .…”

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“…Currently, both professional athletes and physically active people are prone to suffer muscle injuries, which can be due to direct trauma, such as lacerations and bruises, and indirect, such as ischemia and distension (1,2) . The incidences of muscle injuries increase with age, but the physiological mechanisms of repair remain (2,3) .…”

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Effects of radiofrequency on muscle tissue regeneration

Silva

Cavalcanti²,

Félix³

et al. 2020

mtprehabjournal

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Background: Radiofrequency (RF) is recommended to treat pathologies with the presence of inflammation, as it induces diathermyand, consequently, promotes better oxygenation, nutrition and local vasodilation. Objective: Evaluate the effect of RF on muscleregeneration in Wistar rats. Methods: It is a controlled and randomized experiment, with a sample composed of 40 Wistar rats,divided equally into four groups: G1 (control group), G2 (lesion, without RF), G3 (RF after 72 hours of lesion) and G4 (RF after 7 daysof lesion), all sacrificed 21 days after the injury. The RF parameters used were: Sine wave; frequency of 0.5MHz; 5 cm² treatmentarea on the region around the lesion; power of 45%; two-minute application; intensity of 15 seconds to heat the head, 1 minute at20% and another minute at 10%. An optical microscope was used for histological analysis and, for the biomechanical properties(maximum elongation and maximum load), the mechanical traction test of the gastrocnemius muscles. For statistical analysis, thetwo-way ANOVA test and the Benferroni test were used, considering 5% of significance. Results: It was observed in G3 that theinflammatory process was optimized by the RF when compared to the other groups, presenting intact muscle fibers with a discreetregeneration process. G4, on the other hand, revealed intense inflammation with significant granulation tissue, as well as fibrosis andhealing. As for the biomechanical characteristics, there were no statistically significant differences in the intergroup comparison.Conclusion: RF was more effective when applied after 72 hours after the injury, in addition to not interfering with musclebiomechanical characteristics.

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“…Hence, the therapy leads to a set of physiological effects, including vasodilation, oxygenation, enhanced microcirculation, and increased temperature of the deep tissues [20]. TECAR therapy is an effective therapeutic intervention in many clinical areas, including alleviation of pain in patients with injury, enhancement of flexibility, functional recovery of the spine and joints, and musculoskeletal diseases [5,[21][22][23][24][25][26]. On the other hand, no empirical study has examined the application of TECAR therapy to patients with hip impingement.…”

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

Kim²,

Yoo

2021

KSPM

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The current case study focuses on identifying the effects of the independent application of TECAR therapy and physiotherapeutic intervention using TECAR therapy on pain self-awareness and hip joint function in patients with hip impingement syndrome caused by nonstructural changes.Subjects: The research subject was a 34-year-old woman struggling with acute pain in her left hip, difficulty in actively moving the hip, and a problem in its overall function. METHODS:The subject's pain awareness and hip joint function were measured using a Visual Analog Scale (VAS) and passive range of motion (PROM), respectively. The experimental intervention was carried out in 24 sessions of 16 minutes each, three times a week, for eight weeks.

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Targeted Radiofrequency Therapy for Training Induced Muscle Fatigue - Effective or Not?

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

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

Effects of radiofrequency on muscle tissue regeneration

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

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