TECAR is a diathermy therapy that uses increases in local body tissue temperature to promote the body’s healing response.stands for the spanish acronym Tranferencia Electica Capacitiva Resistiva, meaning Capacitive Resistive Electric Transference.
TECAR technology is a non-invasive, using currents of high frequency, usually in the range between 300 KHz and 1 Mhz.
This technology can work in two modes of energy transfer:
– capacitive mode: affects tissues with higher electrolytic content (soft tissues and muscles) and
-resistive mode: affects tissues with higher resistance (joint, bone, tendon).
Uses TECAR in physiotherapy
The main use of TECAR in physiotherapy is for rehabilitation of musculoskeletal and pain disorders, and for sport rehabilitation. conditions that can be treated with this therapy include acute or chronic injuries, muscle spasms, joint pain, synovitis, tendinopathy, post-surgical rehabilitation, and osteoarthritis. Additionally, TECAR has been used in other areas such as pelvic health, physio-aesthetics, and veterinary rehabilitation.
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