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The Effectiveness of Tecar Therapy in Management of Calf Muscle Strain Injuries
Sponsor: Cairo University
Summary
this study will be conducted to investigate the effect of TECAR Therapy on quality of landing, healing and Function in patient with Calf Muscle Strain.
Key Details
Gender
MALE
Age Range
16 Years - 39 Years
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Enrollment
60
Start Date
2026-05-01
Completion Date
2026-12-01
Last Updated
2026-05-01
Healthy Volunteers
No
Conditions
Interventions
TECAR therapy
The TECAR intervention was administered to the calf muscle using the Zimmer devicein capacitive (CAP) mode for a duration of 20 min. The therapy was applied with the signal at a variable power with a maximum of 300 W. The frequency used was 500 kHz with an intensity of 40%. The intervention was standardized to a distal-to-proximal stroking rhythm with moderate pressure. For the TECAR intervention, the capacitive (CAP) mode at 500 kHz with 40% intensity and a maximum power of 300 W was chosen to optimize deep tissue heating and promote local blood flow and tissue recovery. The 20 min duration reflects protocols commonly used in therapeutic settings for muscle recovery and rehabilitation plus conventional therapy
conventional treatment
the patients will receive stretching exercises of the gastrocnemius (straight leg) and soleus (bended knee), eccentric exercises for calf muscles, plus plyometric exercises.