The influence of high tone power therapy on the peripheral microcirculation in the lower limbs

Nowakowska, Iwona; Szymańska, Joanna; Witkoś, Joanna; Wodarska, Magdalena; Kucharzewski, Marcin; Dembkowski, Maciej

doi:10.2478/v10109-010-0038-3

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“…Nowakowska et al in their study observed increased blood ow in the microcirculation of the lower limbs after applying the HiToP [10]. It is possible that in the case of patients after ACL reconstruction in whom the HiToP was used a similar phenomenon occurred, which resulted in reduction of swelling and the lack of effusion after applied therapy.…”

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confidence: 92%

“…It directly affects cell metabolism, improving metabolic processes in tissues, and pain relief. It can also be used to obtain stimulating effects of the current, in this case also for electro stimulation of the quadriceps [8,9,10].…”

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confidence: 99%

“…In spite of this, the therapy alone does not cause bigger sensations in the patient. What is more, side effects in the form of irritation or burning are reduced [8,9,10].…”

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confidence: 99%

“…In addition to analgesia, medium frequency currents cause the acceleration of chemical reactions and metabolism which stimulates tissue regeneration. Researchers also highlight the in uence of the medium frequency currents on resorption of hematoma and effusions by increasing circulation (both venous and lymphatic) and greater permeability of cell membranes [8,9,10].…”

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confidence: 99%

“…What is more, HiToP is applicable to stimulation of weakened muscles. Both-the stimulant and non-stimulant action can be used [8,9,10,11].…”

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Quadriceps Muscle Strength Recovery With the Use of High Tone Power Therapy After ACL Reconstruction: a Randomized Controlled Trial

Ogrodzka-Ciechanowicz¹,

Głąb²,

Ślusarski³

et al. 2020

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BackgroundA relatively new method of electrotherapy is High Tone Power Therapy. It directly affects cell metabolism, improving metabolic processes in tissues, and pain relief. It can also be used to obtain stimulating effects of the current, in this case also for electro stimulation of the quadriceps. The aim was to assess the effectiveness of electro stimulation of the quadriceps muscle in patients after ACL reconstruction, with the use of High Tone Power Therapy.MethodsIn pre post treatment randomized controlled trial took part thirty-five patients after anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction. The tests were carried prior to and 6 months following the ACL reconstruction. After the surgery, the patients were randomly divided into two research groups – experimental group (17 patients) had the High Tone Power Therapy included in rehabilitation, while the control group (18 patients) was without the High Tone Power Therapy. All patients were subjected to 6-month rehabilitation. Research tools included the measurement of muscle strength torque, ROM, knee and thigh circumference measurements, the Lysholm and the VAS scale ResultsThe analysis showed that there were no statistically significant differences in the measurement of maximum muscle torque of knee extensors between groups and measurements. The analysis did not show any statistically significant differences in other analyzed variables.ConclusionsHigh Tone Power Therapy used in the rehabilitation of patients after ACL reconstruction does not significantly affect the strength of the quadriceps muscle and the function of the knee joint.Trail Registration This study was registered retrospectively in the Australian New Zealand Clinical Trials Registry (ANZCTR). Registration number: ACTRN12616001416482.

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Section: Discussionmentioning

confidence: 92%

Section: Introductionmentioning

confidence: 99%

“…In spite of this, the therapy alone does not cause bigger sensations in the patient. What is more, side effects in the form of irritation or burning are reduced [8,9,10].…”

Section: Introductionmentioning

confidence: 99%

Section: Introductionmentioning

confidence: 99%

“…What is more, HiToP is applicable to stimulation of weakened muscles. Both-the stimulant and non-stimulant action can be used [8,9,10,11].…”

Section: Introductionmentioning

confidence: 99%

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Quadriceps Muscle Strength Recovery With the Use of High Tone Power Therapy After ACL Reconstruction: a Randomized Controlled Trial

Ogrodzka-Ciechanowicz¹,

Głąb²,

Ślusarski³

et al. 2020

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Home-based high tone therapy may alleviate chemotherapy-induced neuropathic symptoms in patients with colorectal cancer: A randomized double-blind placebo-controlled pilot evaluation

Wakolbinger-Habel,

Reinweber,

Alakraa

et al. 2024

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Background Most oncologic patients receiving chemotherapy suffer from neuropathy, which not only severely affects quality of life but also may lead to chemotherapy dose reductions or even discontinuation of cancer therapy. Still, it is difficult to sufficiently control these symptoms with the currently available pharmacological treatments. High tone therapy was reported to be an effective option for neuropathies due to different etiologies. However, to date, there are no studies on high tone therapy in patients with chemotherapy-induced peripheral neuropathy. Methods This randomized, double-blind, and placebo-controlled two-center study was conducted at the Departments of Physical and Rehabilitation Medicine at the Clinics Donaustadt and Ottakring, Vienna, Austria. Patients with histologically verified colorectal carcinoma treated with a platin derivate and neuropathic symptoms were invited to participate. High tone therapy took place in a home-based setting using the HiToP 191 PNP ® or placebo device for three weeks. Neuropathic symptoms and quality of life were assessed via questionnaires. After the follow-up examination, an opt-in was offered to the patients in the placebo group in terms of an open-label treatment with a verum HiToP PNP ® device. In addition, patients with chemotherapy-induced peripheral neuropathy due to various malignant diseases were treated in an open-label setting reflecting a clinical application observation. These patients are reported as a separate group. Results In the verum group, there was a significant reduction of paresthesias and mental stress due to paresthesias from baseline until end of therapy, compared to placebo. These findings were observed in the opt-in subgroup, as well. In the open-label clinical application observation group, intensity and mental stress due to paresthesia, pain, cramps, and intensity of tightness/pressure were significantly lower at the end of therapy, compared to baseline. Conclusions Home-based high tone therapy brought about a significant alleviation in paresthesias and mental stress due to paresthesias in the verum but not the placebo group. In the clinical application observation, a significant alleviation in several further neuropathic symptoms was seen. Trial registration This study was registered at clinicaltrials.gov (NCT06048471, 03/02/2020).

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Quadriceps muscle strength recovery with the use of high tone power therapy after anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction: a randomized controlled trial

Ogrodzka-Ciechanowicz

Głąb

Ślusarski

et al. 2021

BMC Musculoskelet Disord

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Background There are no scientific reports clearly describing the effectiveness of the High Tone Power Therapy in patients after ACL reconstruction. This caused that in own research an attempt was made to present the possibilities of using the selected method of electrical stimulation in the treatment of an orthopaedic patient. The aim was to assess the effectiveness of electro stimulation of the quadriceps muscle in patients after ACL reconstruction, with the use of High Tone Power Therapy. Methods In randomized controlled trial took part thirty-five men, aged 21–50, after ACL reconstruction. The tests were carried prior to and 6 months following the ACL reconstruction. After the surgery, the patients were randomly divided into experimental group (17 patients) with the High Tone Power Therapy in rehabilitation and control group (18 patients) without the High Tone Power Therapy. Patients were subjected to 6-month rehabilitation. Research tools included the measurement of muscle strength torque, ROM, knee and thigh circumference measurements, the Lysholm and the VAS scale. Results After applying HiToP, the analysis showed a statistically significant improvement of muscle torque (p = 0.041, Es = 3.71), knee circumference (p = 0.039, Es = 1.65), thigh circumference (p = 0.049, Es = 1.26), knee extension (p < 0.001, Es = 2.20) in Experimental group compared to the control group. Only the results of the VAS scale did not differ statistically significantly both within a given group and between groups. Conclusions The results confirm the hypothesis that the use of HiToP in patients after ACLr have a beneficial effect on muscle strength, reduction of joint effusion, muscle mass gain and joint function. The assumption that HiToP significantly reduces pain levels is not supported - the results in both groups are statistically insignificant. Trial registration The research project was retrospectively registered in the Australian New Zealand Clinical Trials Registry (ANZCTR). Date of first registration 11.10.2016. Registration number: ACTRN12616001416482.

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The influence of high tone power therapy on the peripheral microcirculation in the lower limbs

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References 5 publications

Quadriceps Muscle Strength Recovery With the Use of High Tone Power Therapy After ACL Reconstruction: a Randomized Controlled Trial

Quadriceps Muscle Strength Recovery With the Use of High Tone Power Therapy After ACL Reconstruction: a Randomized Controlled Trial

Home-based high tone therapy may alleviate chemotherapy-induced neuropathic symptoms in patients with colorectal cancer: A randomized double-blind placebo-controlled pilot evaluation

Quadriceps muscle strength recovery with the use of high tone power therapy after anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction: a randomized controlled trial

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