Radio Frequency Therapy

Radio Frequency Therapy in the context of acupuncture refers to a modern, non-invasive treatment method that combines traditional acupuncture principles with radiofrequency (RF) energy. This approach is designed to provide pain relief and promote healing. Here's an overview of how it works:

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1. Radio Frequency Technology: Radio frequency therapy uses low-energy radiation to generate heat. When applied to the body, this heat can increase blood flow, reduce inflammation, and encourage the healing of tissue. RF therapy is often used in various medical fields for pain relief and tissue repair.
    

2. Applications: This therapy is primarily used for pain management, including chronic pain, arthritis, and muscle pain. It may also be effective in improving skin texture and reducing wrinkles, as the RF energy can stimulate collagen production.
    

3. Advantages: The main advantages of combining RF therapy with acupuncture include a non-invasive approach, minimal side effects, and the potential for more effective pain relief. It's also considered a safe treatment for most people.
    

4. Considerations and Safety: While generally safe, it's crucial for this treatment to be administered by a qualified professional. Patients with certain health conditions, like heart problems or those with implanted electronic devices (like pacemakers), may not be suitable candidates for this therapy.
    

Radio Frequency Therapy in acupuncture represents an interesting blend of traditional and modern medical techniques, offering a potentially effective alternative for pain relief and tissue healing. However, as with any medical treatment, it's important to consult healthcare professionals to understand its suitability for individual health needs.

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Technology

Capacitive Electric Transfer (CET) 

Capacitive Electric Transfer (CET) is a method that allows the RF electrical current to be transferred “by capacity” (principle of the electrical capacitor) to the patient’s body via a moveable external application electrode. This is covered with an insulating film that acts as a dielectric and the body acts as a second plate of the capacitor. A return plate closes the circuit. The electric circulation through the resistive medium formed by the live tissues increases its temperature.

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CET concentrates the energy in the muscles and other tissues’ fluid. The action is localized surface or half deep. Selective heating of tissues stimulates the fibroblasts and promotes the production of collagen and elastin to achieve a firming effect, transferring heat to a deep subcutaneous fat layer, the technique of gentle massage followed by deep body massage activates circulatory exchanges and accelerates the elimination of fat.

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Resistive Electrical Transfer (RET)

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The Resistive Electrical Transfer (RET), introduced in 1994, is different from the CET in that basically the application electrode is not insulated, allowing the current to be transferred directly to the patient with less dispersion, thus obtaining an increase in temperature at a greater depth.

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RET focuses energy on all hard tissues such as joints, tendons, and bones. The action is poly-articular and deep. It stimulates intra and extracellular ion exchange restoring physiological cell electrical activity and accelerating the natural repair mechanisms of the tissue in a safe and secure way, and the patient recovers as soon as possible. For both acute and chronic pathology fundamental goal of treatment focuses on reducing pain and inflammation and accelerating the healing process of tissue.

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It transfers high-frequency electromagnetic energy through the tissues of the body creating selective tissue hyperthermy, it can decompose body fatty cells, so as to lose weight.

Tecar Therapy Technology

Endogenous Thermotherapy based on the principle of capacitive and resistive energy transfer (Capacitive-Resistive Diathermy) has an effect on the biological tissues, activating the body’s natural repairing and anti-inflammatory processes from within.

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Tecar Therapy is a physical therapy that is part of endogenous thermotherapy, able to significantly reduce recovery and rehabilitation time by stimulating the activation of all the body’s natural repair processes. All these are thanks to the application of radiofrequency current that causes a thermal reaction in the tissues that stimulates the body’s natural healing response with immediate anti-inflammatory and analgesic effects on muscles, tendons, cartilage, or bone ligaments. The two systems, capacitive and resistive, allow the operator to easily adjust the therapy according to the type of pathology. Capacitive transfer for tissues with high water content (muscles), resistive transfer for tissues with the highest resistance, and low water content (bones, tendons, adipose tissues).