Tecar Therapy

Tecar Therapy (short for Capacitive and Resistive Energy Transfer) is an innovative instrumental physiotherapy treatment that uses high-frequency currents to stimulate the body's natural repair processes. It is used to reduce pain, inflammation, and muscle or joint stiffness.

The Tecar device generates an electromagnetic field that produces endogenous heat (from within the tissue), stimulating cellular metabolism and microcirculation.
The energy can be delivered in two modes:

Capacitive: acts on soft tissues like muscles and blood vessels
Resistive: penetrates deeper, useful for bones, joints, and tendons

Tecar Therapy is particularly effective in treating:

Tendinitis, bursitis, plantar fasciitis
Lower back pain, neck pain, sciatica
Muscle strains and contractures
Arthrosis and chronic joint conditions
Sprains, sports injuries, edema
Post-surgical recovery

Treatment time

20–30 minutes

Back to work in

same day

Duration

5–10 sessions depending on the condition

Anesthetic

none

Tecar Therapy : frequently asked questions

It depends on the type of condition. On average, 5–10 sessions are recommended, often combined with physiotherapy exercises.

Yes, but it is not recommended in case of pregnancy, pacemaker, or active infections.

Yes, but the physiotherapist will advise the correct load depending on the stage of recovery.

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