CONTRIBUTION OF RADIOFREQUENCY, ELONGATION, AND LASER TO TREATING THE ACUTE LOW BACK PAIN OF ATHLETES

Objective. The objective of this study was to demonstrate that a unique combination of latest modern therapies (Tecar therapy, the BTL inversion table, the Astar Liamed high-power laser) may contribute to the successful training of athletes' acute low back pain. Methods. The study was conducted...

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Published inOvidius University Annals, Series Physical Education and Sport/Science, Movement and Health Vol. 21; no. 2 SI; p. 501
Main Authors Gabriela, Stefan Neonila, Elena, Moraru Cristina, Anca, Tanasa Raluca, Andrei, Tomozei Razvan
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published Ovidius University of Constanta 01.09.2021
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Athletes
Backache
Exercise
Health aspects
Lasers
Physical fitness
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Summary:Objective. The objective of this study was to demonstrate that a unique combination of latest modern therapies (Tecar therapy, the BTL inversion table, the Astar Liamed high-power laser) may contribute to the successful training of athletes' acute low back pain. Methods. The study was conducted on five male subjects, aged 28-35, practicing physical activity three time a week at the kinesiotherapy Practice within the Integrated Outpatient Service of the Military Hospital "Dr. Alexandru Popescu" in Focsani (the Vrancea County). Results. After applying the kinesiotherapeutic program adapted for each subject diagnosed with acute low back pain, to which we subsequently added Tecar therapy, low back elongations, and laser, the subjects made a 100% recovery. The recovery program lasted for 16 weeks, by observing the hygiene and safety standards and the standing regulations regarding the pandemic status in Romania, related to the Sars-Cov2 virus. Conclusions. Upon applying the trio of modern therapies accompanying the kinesiotherapeutic program (recovery exercises), it may be stated that acute low back pain may be treated as follows: pain reduction on the VAS scale and lower discomfort, faster healing process, regained spine mobility, improved muscle tone and getting back to sports. Key Words: Tecar therapy, low back pain, elongation, athletes, recovery.
ISSN:2285-777X