Study | Type Tissue | Device | Parameters | N˚ 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. |