Study

Type Tissue

Device

Parameters

Sessions

Results

Ganzit et al., 2015

Articulation

muscle

tendon

HCR 900 0.5 MHz

10 min RES1 10 min CAP2 High intensity

10

Reduced pain and improved function.

Osti et al., 2015

Lumbar disc herniation

Pharon® tecar 0.45 e 0.60 MHz

Not mentioned

10

Reduced pain and improved function after application and at follow-up after 8 weeks. 79% were very satisfied with the treatment.

Albornoz-Cabello et al., 2017

Cellulite and fat located on lower limbs and buttocks

Xcultp 0.8 MHz

24 min CAP2 Moderate intensity

10

Reduction in the thickness of the subcutaneous tissue of the right posterior thigh and gluteal region.

Coccetta et al., 2018

quadríceps e região peripatelar

Tecar Unibell HCR 902

5 min CAP2 10 min RES1 5 min CAP2 Intensity

low

6

Cret3 was able to significantly improve strength, physical function and pain.

Cau et al., 2019

Lymphedema of the lower limbs in obese people

CIM 200 0.8 - 1.0 - 1.2 MHz.

45 min CAP2 Intensity

Moderate/hight

24

Significant volume reductions were found in week 1 (after 6 TECAR sessions).

Diego et al., 2019

Cervical muscles

Indiba

12 min CAP2 e RES1 simultaneous Moderate intensity

8

There was a reduction in pain with an improvement in mobility and function of the cervical spine.

Kim et al., 2019

Shoulder

HIPER-500

Time not mentioned CAP2/RES1 Intensity

low

10

Significant improvement in pain and function when compared to the group that received only exercises and guidance.

Noites et al., 2019

Abdominal fat

BTL-6000 TR-Therapy

5 min CAP2 Moderate intensity

1

There were no changes in glycerol concentrations and lipid profiles in both groups. Glycerol levels increased in both groups.

Paolucci et al., 2019

Shoulder

CareTherapyV

10 CAP2 10 RES1

9

There was a significant reduction in pain immediately after application and in control after 2 months.

Vale et al., 2020

Abdominal fat

BTL-6000 TR-Therapy

5 min CAP2 Moderate intensity

4

There was a decrease in waist circumference, subcutaneous fat thickness and horizontal abdominal fold.

Davari et al., 2020

Lateral ankle ligament

Winback 0.3 MHz

Not

mentioned

12

There was no significant reduction in pain and swelling after 6 and 12 applications of Tecar.

Kim et al., 2020

Gastrocnemius muscle

Winback 0.3 MHz

5 min CAP2 15 min RES1 Intensity

low

1

There was significant improvement in passive and active ROM4. Torque peak was lower.

Kumaran and Watson, 2020

Knee joint osteoarthritis

Indiba Activ 902 442 KHz

5 min CAP2 10 min RES1 Intensity

low

Not mentioned

Increased skin temperature and blood flow. Deep blood flow and volume increased.

Toader, 2020

Cervical spine

Tecar Fisio Warm 7.0

15 min CAP2 20 min RES1

10

Tecar + kinesiotherapy improved cervical mobility, paresthesia disappeared, vertigo attenuated, sensitivity in the fingers returned and there were no more reports of pain.

Tashiro et al., 2020

Paravertebral muscle

Indiba® activ Pro Recovery HCR902 448 KHz

5 min CAP2 10 min RES1 Moderate intensity

10

Pain improvement in the exercise groups and the exercise + Tecar group. Functional disability was significant only in the Exercise + Tecar group.

Szabo et al., 2020

Anterior cruciate ligament

Tecar Globe Diacare 5000

Not mentioned

Not mentioned

Improvement in pain and increased mobility in the group that used Tecar associated with kinesiotherapy.

Yeste-Fabregat et al., 2021

Medial gastrocnemius muscle

T-care Tecar 0.5 MHz

15 min CAP2 10 min RES1 Moderate intensity

Not mentioned

There was a significant increase in local temperature. Tecar produced immediate hyperalgesia.

Kim et al., 2021

Ischius tibialis muscle

Winback 0.3 MHz

5 min CAP2 10 min RES1 Moderate intensity

1

Improvement in knee extension ROM4. Reduction of muscle tone, stiffness and elasticity of hamstring muscle tension.

Rego Maia et al., 2021

Flaccidity buttocks skin

BTL-6000 TR-Therapy

Time not mentioned CAP2 High intensity

4

There was an improvement in the texture and firmness of the skin in the treated area.

Iacob et al., 2021

Ischius tibialis muscle

INDIBA Active 701

15 a 30 min Not mentioned tips

Not mentioned

Pain reduction with both technologies in favor of INDIBA. Active ROM4 test and muscle strength test show a small difference in favor of the INDIBA group.

Oh et al., 2021

Hip joint

Winback 0.3 MHz

8 min CAP2 Moderate intensity 8 min RES1 Intensity low

24

Elimination of pain and improvement of joint mobility and flexibility.

Meyer et al., 2022

Flaccidity and localized fat in the abdomen

Tekah 650 KHz

10 min CAP2 10 min RES1 20 min CAP/RES High intensity

10

All groups showed a reduction in perimetry. The group that used the combination of capacitive and resistive tips obtained better results.

Nakamura et al., 2022

Quadriceps muscle

Indiba Active 902

10 min CAP2 20 min RES1 Moderate intensity

1

Improved strength and range of motion in knee flexion.

Wachi et al., 2022

Lumbar muscle and spinal erectors

Physio Radio Stim Pro CRET 500 KHz

5 min CAP2 10 min RES1

1

There was a significant reduction in pain and muscle stiffness.