The acronym TECAR stands for “Capacitive and Resistive Energy Transfer” (Trasferimento Energetico Capacitivo e Resistivo). The use of TECAR technology is of fundamental importance in rehabilitation treatments, as it helps reduce pain, stimulates venous and lymphatic drainage, relieves pain in the spine and soft tissues, supports recovery from joint, bone and muscle injuries, helps reduce inflammation of tendons and bursae, and contributes to the treatment of osteoarthritis. The therapy is also useful in the treatment of various types of sports injuries.

The TECAR method represents an innovative technology for transferring energy to the tissues of the affected area. The key difference between TECAR therapy and other treatments based on electromagnetic waves, ultrasound or laser lies in the way energy is transferred. Unlike these methods, TECAR does not apply heat to the tissues from the outside. Instead, it stimulates biological tissues through the activation of ions, promoting the production of energy and heat from within. This results in intensive stimulation at the cellular level, promotes blood circulation, increases tissue temperature and accelerates physiological processes.

TECAR therefore does not act through the direct application of current from outside the body, but generates a controlled flow of electrolytes present in the body, thereby promoting cellular metabolic processes with the aim of restoring the physiological balance of the tissues. This occurs through a combination of two mechanisms: an increase in temperature deep within the tissues and an increase in the energy potential of cell membranes.

Thanks to its thermal effects, TECAR therapy can be effectively combined with manual therapy or passive stretching. Local hyperthermia allows for a greater range of motion and faster muscle relaxation, while, when combined with isometric muscle contraction, it can promote the activation of individual muscle fibers.

TECAR therapy is generally well tolerated and pleasant, providing a comfortable sensation of warmth. Its use is contraindicated or requires particular caution in people with pacemakers, during pregnancy, and in individuals with impaired temperature perception.

EFFECTS OF TECAR THERAPY

• pain reduction;

• improved superficial and deep blood circulation;

• improved tissue regeneration;

• stimulation of venous and lymphatic drainage;

• support for restoring the balance of metabolic activity.

INDICATIONS FOR TREATMENT

• muscle conditions (contractures, muscle injuries, contusions and edema);

• joint injuries and degenerative conditions (shoulder, hip, knee and ankle);

• conditions affecting the elbow, wrist and hand (epicondylitis, tendinitis and carpal tunnel syndrome);

• conditions affecting the cervical, thoracic and lumbar spine;

• inflammation and injuries of the Achilles tendon and patellar ligament;

• tendinitis and calcifications of the shoulder joint;

• acute and chronic edema.