Abstract

  The aim of the present pilot study was to find out the effect of different modes of 448 kHz Capacitive Resistive Monopolar Radiofrequency in chronic rotator cuff tendinopathy. The first group received sub thermal output power (no heating effects) in continuous wave; the second group received sub thermal output power (no heating effects) in continuous modulation and the third group received thermal (thermia or hyperthermia) in continuous wave. An exercise programme was followed by all patients. Pain, function and strength were measured. Pain was decreased, function and strength were increased at the end of the treatment and at 3- and 6-month follow-ups for all modes of 448 kHz Capacitive Resistive Monopolar Radiofrequency. The thermal (thermia or hyperthermia) in continuous wave produced the largest effect at the end of treatment and at the follow ups. Further well-designed randomized controlled clinical trials are required to determine the effectiveness 448 kHz Capacitive Resistive Monopolar Radiofrequency in the management of chronic rotator cuff tendinopathy.

Keywords: 448 Khz; Capacitive Resistive; Otator Cuff Tendinopathy

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Citation

Citation: Dimitrios Stasinopoulos., et al. “448 khz Capacitive Resistive Monopolar Radiofrequency in Patients with Rotator Cuff Tendinopathy. A Pilot Study”. Acta Scientific Orthopaedics 3.4 (2020): 16-20.

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Copyright: © 2020 Dimitrios Stasinopoulos., et al. This is an open-access article distributed under the terms of the Creative Commons Attribution License, which permits unrestricted use, distribution, and reproduction in any medium, provided the original author and source are credited.