Tecar Therapy, short for Transfer of Energy Capacitive and Resistive, refers to an advanced form of deep thermotherapy widely used in physical rehabilitation and sports medicine. It works by delivering high-frequency radiofrequency energy into the body’s tissues, generating heat from within to stimulate self-repair, reduce inflammation, relieve pain, and accelerate healing.
Tecar Therapy uses radiofrequency waves (typically between 300–448 kHz) and operates through two main modes:
Targets superficial soft tissues like muscles, lymphatics, and skin
Enhances blood flow and lymphatic drainage
Relieves muscle fatigue and surface inflammation
Targets deep tissues such as tendons, ligaments, bones, and joint capsules
Generates deeper thermal effects by passing current through higher resistance areas
Stimulates bone remodeling and tendon healing
Together, these modes provide dual-action therapeutic effects at varying tissue depths.
Generates endogenous heat (from within)
Enhances cell metabolism and oxygen exchange
Boosts microcirculation and nutrient delivery
Reduces pain, swelling, and inflammation
Accelerates recovery of muscles, joints, ligaments, and tendons
Completely non-invasive and drug-free
Tecar Therapy is clinically used for a wide range of musculoskeletal and recovery needs:
Application AreaTypical Conditions
Sports Injuries Muscle strains, sprains, ligament injuries, soft tissue trauma
Chronic Pain Neck and back pain, arthritis, frozen shoulder, sciatica
Post-Surgical Rehab Scar tissue mobilization, mobility restoration
Joint Dysfunction Stiff joints, tendinopathies, capsulitis
Myofascial Disorders Trigger points, fascia tightness, overuse injuries
Physiotherapists
Sports rehabilitation clinics
Orthopedic and physical medicine departments
Pain management centers
Professional sports teams
High-end home users (with guidance)
Tecar Therapy is safe for most patients, but should be avoided in the following cases:
Pregnant women, especially in abdominal or lumbar regions
Patients with cardiac pacemakers or electronic implants
Active malignant tumors
Areas with open wounds, infections, or acute inflammation
Thrombosis or deep vein issues
Pediatric patients with open growth plates (use caution)
| Feature | Tecar Therapy | Traditional Heat (e.g., hot packs) |
|---|---|---|
| Heat Source | Internal (endogenous heating) | External (surface heating) |
| Penetration Depth | Deep (up to 8–10 cm) | Shallow (1–2 cm) |
| Target Tissues | Muscles, tendons, bones, joint capsules | Skin and subcutaneous tissue |
| Effectiveness | Long-lasting, regenerative | Temporary, mostly palliative |
