The role of tecar therapy in the delayed onset muscle soreness and functional recovery

Guimarães, Bruno; Barreto, José Bissaia; Martins, A.Ú.; Silva, J.; Matos, Joana; Cardoso, Ricardo; Melo, Filomena; Branco, Catarina Aguiar

doi:10.1016/j.rehab.2018.05.162

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“…The observed improvement could be attributed to the time of collagen denaturation and neosynthesis, which lasts around 28 days after therapy [30]. The findings of this study are consistent with Guimaraes et al [31], who concoluded that individuals treated with Tecar therapy had better recovery of muscle strength and function, According to the findings of our study, the control group receiving abdominal exercises had a significant decrease in weight, ultrasound measurement above and below the umbilicus, BMI, and rectus diastasis test. Abdominal muscle strengthening exercises are still recommended during the postpartum period, especially to reduce inter recti distance.…”

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“…Exercises are proven to have a variety of physical and psychological advantages on the body, including improved mental wellbeing, enhanced selfesteem, and a greater sense of control over one's body image. It aids in the maintenance of a healthy body weight and the prevention of fat formation in the body [22,31,35]. The findings of Ribeiro et al, 2018 [36] systematic review show that TECAR therapy may be an effective adjunct therapy in physiotherapy treatment, and that incorporating it into a traditional rehabilitation programme or using it alone may have immediate and long term benefits.…”

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Impact of TECAR therapy on post-natal rectus diastasis: A randomized trial

Elhosary

Hamada

ElAzab

et al. 2023

Fiz Pol

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Background. Rectus diastasis is a common problem affecting postpartum mothers. It decreases the integrity as well as functional strength of the abdominal wall, and causes low back pain and pelvic instability Objective. To examine how TECAR therapy (monopolar capacitive resistance radiofrequency of 448 KHz) affects rectus diastasis in postpartum women. Design. A prospective randomized controlled trial. Setting. Outpatient physical therapy clinic, Kafr El Sheikh University. Methods. Forty postnatal women having diastasis recti abdominis (DRA) > 2.5 cm were recruited and randomized into two equal groups; the control group received a program of selected abdominal exercises and low caloric diet of 1200 kcal/ day for 4 weeks, and the study group received the same control group interventions in addition to TECAR application. DRA degree was the primary outcome, while weight and body mass index measures were the secondary outcomes. All variables were measured at the baseline and after 4 weeks of the intervention by rectus diastasis test, abdominal ultrasonography, and calibrated weight scale. Results. Analysis showed a significant reduction (P < .05) in weight, body mass index, rectus diastasis test, and ultrasound measures in both groups in favor of the study group Conclusion. Using TECAR with a standard program of abdominal exercises and low caloric diet has more beneficial effects on postnatal DRA than practicing the exercise program alone with the low-calorie diet.

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Impact of TECAR therapy on post-natal rectus diastasis: A randomized trial

Elhosary

Hamada

ElAzab

et al. 2023

Fiz Pol

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The Effect of Kinesio Taping Pre-intervention on Delayed Onset Muscle Soreness

Park

Hwang

2019

J Kor Phys Ther

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Purpose: This examined the effect of Kinesio taping pre-intervention on the pain, tenderness, proprioceptive sensation, and muscle strength associated with delayed onset muscle soreness. Methods: Thirty subjects were divided into a Kinesio taping application group of 15 subjects and a control non-taped group of 15 subjects, and the changes in individual variables were analyzed before taping and at 24, 48, and 72 hours after taping using two-way repeated ANOVA. Post-hoc t-tests were conducted in the cases with intergroup interactions, and the significance level α was set to α= 0.01. Results: The changes in pain during rest were significantly different only for the times, while the changes in pain during exercise were significantly different for the times, interactions between the times and groups, and intergroup changes (p< 0.05). The changes in tenderness were significantly different for the times and for interactions between the times and groups (p< 0.05). The changes in proprioceptive sensation were significantly different for the times, interactions between times and groups, and intergroup changes (p< 0.05). The changes in muscle strength were significantly different only for the times (p< 0.05). Conclusion: The application of Kinesio taping had positive effects on the pain, tenderness, and proprioceptive sensation of delayed onset muscle soreness. These results suggest that Kinesio taping can be a useful therapeutic factor in future studies and in clinical settings.

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Rehabilitation methods in non-displaced fractures of the proximal humerus

Gall¹,

Vutan

Niță

et al. 2019

Timisoara Physical Education and Rehabilitation Journal

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Fractures of the proximal humerus account for 4% to 5% cases out of all fractures, and about 85% of them are minimally displaced. The purpose of the study was to observe the effectiveness of physiotherapeutic methods used in the proximal fractures of the humerus. Material and method: the research was performed on a group of 13 patients who have been orthopedically treated for fractures at the proximal end of the humerus. Five subjects followed the TECAR therapy and physical exercise, and eight subjects followed classical physiotherapy and physical exercise. The evaluations have been performed at the beginning of the recovery, after 14 days, after 28 days and after 42 days of treatment. Pain intensity (VAS score), joint amplitude (goniometry), muscle strength and functionality (the PENN questionnaire) were assessed in all patients. The results of the evaluations showed a decrease in pain, after the first 14 days, especially for the patients who underwent the Tecar therapy. Also, the results showed that the patients with surgical neck fractures had the best evolution in cases of goniometry evaluation, compared to the rest of the patients. In conclusion, physical therapies for proximal humerus fractures play an important role in the recovery and reintegration of the patients into family and at work.

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The role of tecar therapy in the delayed onset muscle soreness and functional recovery

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Impact of TECAR therapy on post-natal rectus diastasis: A randomized trial

Impact of TECAR therapy on post-natal rectus diastasis: A randomized trial

The Effect of Kinesio Taping Pre-intervention on Delayed Onset Muscle Soreness

Rehabilitation methods in non-displaced fractures of the proximal humerus

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