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Morphological and Mechanical Assessment in the Achilles Tendon After Radiofrequency Stimulation in Runners
Sponsor: University of Malaga
Summary
448 kHz capacitive-resistive monopolar radiofrequency is an emerging physiotherapy technique whose usefulness and clinical relevance still need to be investigated. This study is a pre-post quasi-experimental study in which several variables will be measured before and immediately after 448 kHz capacitive resistive monopolar radiofrequency. It aims to analyze the morphological and mechanical changes in the Achilles tendon following the intervention in healthy runners.
Official title: Morphological and Mechanical Changes in the Achilles Tendon After the Application of INDIBA® Therapy in Healthy Runners: A Pre-post Quasi-experimental Study
Key Details
Gender
All
Age Range
18 Years - 65 Years
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Enrollment
19
Start Date
2026-07-01
Completion Date
2026-07-30
Last Updated
2026-06-15
Healthy Volunteers
Yes
Conditions
Interventions
448 kHz capacitive resistive monopolar radiofrequency
The procedure will consist of a 20-minute radiofrequency session on the Achilles tendon, applying 10 minutes in capacitive mode and 10 minutes in resistive mode. The device has a maximum peak power of 200 W and 450 V. Both modes will be administered as a hyperthermia dose, adjusted according to the patient's subjective perception of heat, with a target of 8/10. The application will be performed longitudinally on the Achilles tendon, from proximal to distal and from distal to proximal, measuring the variables before and after the procedure. In resistive mode, continuous wave will be used, and the return electrode will be a plate placed under the patient's abdomen. The entire procedure will be carried out following the manufacturer's instructions.
Locations (1)
Clínica Gómez Requena
Vélez-Málaga, Malaga, Spain