Effect of a Single Pulsed Shortwave Diathermy Treatment on Extensibility of the Hamstrings

Martínez-Rodríguez, Alicia; Bello, Olalla; Yánez-Brage, Isabel

doi:10.1123/ijatt.2013-0005

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“…O resultado deste estudo diverge de Martínez-Rodríguez et al [20] e também de Draper et al [21], que avaliaram os efeitos da diatermia por ondas curtas para a flexibilidade muscular. No entanto, Draper et al [21] também associaram os recursos eletroterápicos com o alongamento, o que dificulta avaliar os benefícios da termoterapia de forma isolada.…”

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Efeito agudo de diferentes métodos de termoterapia na amplitude de movimento articular

Santos¹,

Nakagima²,

Stocco³

2019

Rev. Ciênc. Méd.

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ObjetivoO objetivo deste estudo foi comparar quantitativamente o efeito agudo de diferentes técnicas de termoterapia no ganho da amplitude de movimento. Participaram da pesquisa voluntários (n=34) de ambos os sexos e média de idade de 22,3 anos (±3,3 anos).MétodosOs participantes foram divididos aleatoriamente em dois grupos: em um grupo, os indivíduos foram submetidos a aplicação da lâmpada infravermelha (calor superfi cial), enquanto no outro grupo utilizou-se o aparelho de ondas curtas (calor profundo) como técnica de termoterapia.ResultadosComo resultado, observou-se que o grupo submetido ao calor profundo obteve melhora significante em relação a amplitude de movimento, tanto em comparação dentro do mesmo grupo, confrontando-se a amplitude de movimento pré- e pós-intervenção (aumento médio de 10,9+3,1º), quanto quando comparado ao grupo submetido ao calor superficial, que não apresentou melhora significativa (aumento médio de 3,1+2,5º). ConclusãoConcluiu-se que, embora o efeito agudo da termoterapia seja benéfico no ganho de amplitude de movimento, o calor profundo parece ter um efeito mais pronunciado quando comparado às técnicas de calor superficial.

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Efeito agudo de diferentes métodos de termoterapia na amplitude de movimento articular

Santos¹,

Nakagima²,

Stocco³

2019

Rev. Ciênc. Méd.

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Management of Conditions Associated With Aging and Older Adults Using Therapeutic Electromagnetic Energy

Bridges

Hilliard

Chui

2018

Topics in Geriatric Rehabilitation

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Objective: To assess the effectiveness of therapeutic electromagnetic energy in the management of conditions associated with an aging and older adult population. Methods: A systematic review of literature from 2008 to 2018 was completed in PubMed, CINAHL, and Science Direct. We also reviewed sources to identify additional relevant studies. Studies in this review were limited to randomized controlled trials that evaluated the effects of shortwave diathermy or pulsed electromagnetic energy units in treating conditions commonly experienced by adults older than 50 years. Study quality was determined using the Physiotherapy Evidence Database (PEDro) classification scale. Results: Fifteen randomized controlled trials met our search criteria. Multiple pathologies were evaluated with the studies examining treatment effects of knee osteoarthritis (n = 12), frozen shoulder (n = 1), postoperative rotator cuff repair (n = 1), and postmenopausal osteoporosis (n = 1). Of the 12 studies that examined knee osteoarthritis, 2 compared pulsed electromagnetic field to placebo or sham, 2 compared the addition of shortwave diathermy to strengthening activities alone, 3 evaluated shortwave diathermy dosage, 3 compared shortwave diathermy to other modalities, and 2 reviewed the benefits of adding pulsed electromagnetic field to other modalities and exercise. Due to the high degree of variability in protocols and outcome measures among studies, meta-analysis was not appropriate. Studies on knee osteoarthritis reported that the use of pulsed electromagnetic field and shortwave diathermy provides statistically significant improvement in pain and function compared with placebo, sham, or control, although there appears to be no benefit in using either form of electromagnetic radiation in addition to or in place of another modality. It also appears that dosage does not significantly change short-term outcomes. These findings are similar to those identified in other recently published systematic reviews that focused exclusively on knee osteoarthritis. Subjects with shoulder pathologies showed improvements in pain, mobility (range of motion), function, activities of daily living, and pain medication usage with pulsed electromagnetic field or shortwave diathermy. Changes in postmenopausal bone density were similar when pulsed electromagnetic field was compared with medication. Conclusion: Shortwave diathermy and pulsed electromagnetic frequency demonstrate similar clinical benefits as other modalities for improving pain, function, and quality of life in the short-term. Further research is needed to better evaluate the parameters of electromagnetic energy and effects for other conditions commonly affecting aging and older adults and at other treatment sites on the body.

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Radiofrequency-based treatment in therapy-related clinical practice – a narrative review. Part I: acute conditions

Kumaran

Watson

2015

Physical Therapy Reviews

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Background: Radiofrequency electromagnetic field (RFEMF or simply RF)-based electrophysical agents have been employed in therapy-related clinical practice for several decades. They are used to reduce pain and inflammation and enhance tissue healing. Although these agents have generally become less popular in contemporary therapy practice, surveys have shown that some of these modalities are still reasonably widely used. Aim: To review the evidence for the use of non-invasive low frequency RFs (30 kHz-30 MHz) in therapy-related clinical practice. Methods: All peer reviewed therapy-related clinical studies published in English and concerning low frequency RF were sought. Identified literature was divided into acute and chronic segments based on their clinical area and analysed to assess the volume and scope of current evidence. The studies on acute conditions were reviewed in detail for this paper. Results: 120 clinical studies were identified, of which 30 related to acute conditions. The majority of studies employed Pulsed Shortwave Therapy (PSWT). Twenty two studies out of 30 were related to conditions of pain and inflammation, seven to tissue healing and one to acute pneumothorax. No studies were identified on frequencies other than shortwave. Conclusions: Evidence for and against RF-based therapy is available. There is reasonable evidence in support of PSWT to alleviate postoperative pain and promote postoperative wound healing. Evidence for other acute conditions is sparse and conflicting. A general lack of research emphasis in the non-shortwave RF band is evident, with studies on acute conditions almost non-existent. Further and wider research in this area is warranted.

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Effect of a Single Pulsed Shortwave Diathermy Treatment on Extensibility of the Hamstrings

Cited by 5 publications

References 22 publications

Efeito agudo de diferentes métodos de termoterapia na amplitude de movimento articular

Efeito agudo de diferentes métodos de termoterapia na amplitude de movimento articular

Management of Conditions Associated With Aging and Older Adults Using Therapeutic Electromagnetic Energy

Radiofrequency-based treatment in therapy-related clinical practice – a narrative review. Part I: acute conditions

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