Effect of Capacitive and Resistive electric transfer on haemoglobin saturation and tissue temperature

Abstract

The effect on haemoglobin saturation was higher in the CRet group than in the HP group. In addition, the CRet intervention warmed deep tissue more effectively than HP intervention.

Capacitive resistive electric transfer modifies gait pattern in horses exercised on a treadmill

“…The main underlying mechanism is considered to be the rise in temperature associated with electromagnetic energy, which triggers oscillation and friction forces of charged molecules, such as proteins and ions. This increase in temperature has been described at a superficial level (10-15 mm, which is believed to reflect the state of the subcutaneous adipose tissue and fascia), but also at a deeper level (20-30 mm, which is supposed to reflect the state of the muscle layer) [7,8,13]. The mild elevation of the temperature achieved in these studies was enough to accelerate metabolic activity and to improve local circulation.…”

“…In addition, a summing effect appeared to happen in the second session of CRET in these parameters, since SL was longer on the second day (26, 30 and 36 h after the first session) compared to the first day (2, 6 and 12 h). The duration of the increased temperature and other physiological effects caused by CRET have not been defined exactly, and skin, superficial and deep temperature, blood flow and hemoglobin saturation, have been measured up to only to 30 min post-application [7,8,13]. Moreover, several in vitro studies have shown that CRET application also exerts non-thermal effects, consisting of a modulation of cellular activity and changes in membrane transport [18,19].…”

“…In human beings, physical therapies based on electromagnetic stimulation, specifically, a system of capacitive resistive electric transfer (CRET) has been demonstrated to affect spatiotemporal biomechanical parameters after exercise [6]. CRET delivers radiofrequency energy that passes between active and inactive electrodes, resulting in increased deep (muscle) temperature and blood flow and flexibility and improved hemoglobin saturation [7,8]. Duñabeitia et al [6] considered that these physiological changes would promote a more efficient running pattern, as shown by the lower SF and longer SL reached in their study after application of a CRET session in recreational runners.…”

Effects of capacitive and resistive electric transfer therapy in patients with painful shoulder impingement syndrome: a comparative study

“…Further, although CARE therapy is delivered in a static mode, it has a substantial muscle-relaxing effect, which facilitates shoulder rehabilitative exercises. 5,6 In particular, the use of static electrodes avoids the bias caused by differences in operator skill and training. The massage that the therapist performs with the hand piece in classical diathermy renders the treatment operator-dependent, which may cause bias.…”

“…2,3 Bito et al 4 reported that CARE substantially improves blood circulation in the peritendinous region and increases haemoglobin saturation. In addition, CARE therapy warms deep tissue; 5 the resulting greater vascularization promotes the relaxation of tissues (especially muscular tissue) and drainage of swelling (oedema and haematoma).…”