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Tecar therapy Specification

What is tecar therapy?

Diathermy, better known as Tecar therapy (an acronym for Capacitive and Resistive Energy

Transfer), is a therapeutic technique that uses an electric current with frequencies in the

MF (Medium Frequencies) radio band. It transfers energy in depth, through the tissues

of the human body, triggering a biostimulating effect.
This is a therapy that is carried out in a medical practice, usually by a physiotherapist,

on patients with a variety of pathologies, requiring rehabilitation, sports and also aesthetic treatment.

The very first applications of diathermy, limited to the development of endogenous heat,

date back to 1939, when William Beaumont developed the first instrument capable of

generating heat endogenously, thus coining the term “diathermy”. The name has

Greek origins, literally meaning “heat through”.
Tecar therapy specifically, and diathermy in its broadest and technically correct sense,

was patented in 1995. This year represents a milestone in the study and application

of this technique in the therapeutic field.

Common uses in physiotherapy

TECAR's main use in physiotherapy relates to the rehabilitation of musculoskeletal and pain

disorders, and sport rehabilitation. [1]Some commonly treated conditions are:

Acute or chronic injuries / inflammation
Muscle spasms
Joint pain
Synovitis
Tendinopathy
Post-surgical
Osteoarthritis
Low back pain

There are also other areas that TECAR uses have been expanded such as pelvic health,

physio-aesthetics, and veterinary rehabilitation.

How a tecar therapy session takes place

As mentioned above, a diathermy session is carried out in a medical practice.

Generally, the patient is asked to lie on a couch, although thanks to special electrodes,

it is possible to do therapy even while moving: the patient can perform specific dynamic

actions under the therapist’s instructions, thus increasing the effectiveness of the treatment.

Diathermy is applied in contact with the skin. The practitioner positions the return plate and

handpiece (capacitive or resistive) on the area to be treated and applies conductive cream.

By using the correct geometry maximum results will be achieved. It is therefore advisable to

wear clothing that can facilitate treatment in direct contact with the skin.

Tecar therapy: after how long does it work?

A diathermy cycle usually lasts 10 sessions. Sessions are usually carried out two to three times

a week. The first results can already be seen after the first treatment, although for obvious reasons

they cannot remain stable for long. At least four to five sessions are required to achieve good,

long-lasting results even in the days following the treatment.