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Healthcare (Basel) 2022 Mar 28;10(4). Epub 2022 Mar 28.

Jaseng Spine and Joint Research Institute, Jaseng Medical Foundation, 3F, 538 Gangnam-daero, Gangnam-gu, Seoul 06110, Korea.

This retrospective cross-sectional study examined healthcare utilization among 213,025 patients with lateral epicondylitis over a nine-year period using the 2010-2018 Health Insurance Review and Assessment Service (HIRA) data (ICD code M771). Healthcare utilization, types of treatment, and the route of the visit were analyzed with frequency analysis for Western medicine (WM) and Korean medicine (KM). The findings revealed that the number of patients visiting WM and KM facilities for lateral epicondylitis rose every year from 2010 to 2018. Read More

Int J Environ Res Public Health 2022 02 7;19(3). Epub 2022 Feb 7.

Department of Sports Medicine & Science, Graduate School of Physical Education, Kyung Hee University, Yongin-si 17104, Korea.

Background: Adhesive capsulitis occurs with synovial inflammation and capsular fibrosis in the glenohumeral joint, leading to restriction of joint motion and pain. Heat therapy modalities, which aim at modifying dense collagenous tissues are commonly practiced interventions for patients with adhesive capsulitis; however, the effectiveness of ultrasound deep heat therapy (UST) on adhesive capsulitis is still unclear.

Purpose: This systematic review and meta-analysis study was conducted to evaluate the effects of UST on the improvement of pain and glenohumeral joint function in adhesive capsulitis compared to (1) no treatment or placebo, and (2) any other therapeutic modalities. Read More

Int J Hyperthermia 2022 ;39(1):222-228

Neuromotor and Cognitive Rehabilitation Research Center, Section of Physical and Rehabilitation Medicine, Department of Neurosciences, Biomedicine and Movement Sciences, University of Verona, Verona, Italy.

Background: Over the last 20 years, both diathermy and ultrasound have been popular choices for many clinicians in treating musculoskeletal disorders. However, there is a lack of clinical evidence of deep heating modalities to treat tendon pathology, There is no study to investigate the effects of such as physical modalities on morphological and elastic properties on the human tendons.

Objective: the objective of the present study was to compare the effects of diathermy and ultrasound therapies on cross sectional area, transversal height and hardness percentage of the non-insertional region of the Achilles tendon in able-bodied subjects. Read More

Sci Rep 2021 09 28;11(1):19206. Epub 2021 Sep 28.

St1 Deep Heat Oy, Helsinki, Finland.

Earthquakes are frequently accompanied by public reports of audible low-frequency noises. In 2018, public reports of booms or thunder-like noises were linked to induced earthquakes during an Engineered Geothermal System project in the Helsinki Metropolitan area. In response, two microphone arrays were deployed to record and study these acoustic signals while stimulation at the drill site continued. Read More

Turk J Phys Med Rehabil 2020 Dec 9;66(4):413-422. Epub 2020 Nov 9.

Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Ufuk University Medical School, Ankara, Turkey.

Objectives: This study aims to evaluate and compare the cost-effectiveness of inpatient physical therapy, outpatient physical therapy applications, and back school education in low back pain (LBP) treatment.

Patients And Methods: Between March 2011 and September 2011, a total of 105 patients (43 males, 62 females; mean age 44.8±12. Read More

J Phys Ther Sci 2020 Dec 11;32(12):823-827. Epub 2020 Dec 11.

Department of Mechanical Engineering Informatics, Meiji University, Japan.

[Purpose] Heat can prevent cartilage degeneration when applied to articular cartilage, but the size of the human knee joint makes it difficult to target cartilage during heat treatment. In this study, we aimed to establish a heat therapy method capable of safely applying heat to deep intra-articular tissues utilizing a resonant cavity applicator and to confirm the extent of cartilage heating in the human knee when using this system. [Participants and Methods] Heating experiments were carried out on the knees of healthy three volunteers using a resonant cavity applicator and a microwave diathermy system. Read More

Medicine (Baltimore) 2020 May;99(22):e20506

Department of Rehabilitation Medicine, Gyeongsang National University Changwon Hospital, Gyeongsang National University College of Medicine, Changwon, Republic of Korea.

Rationale: Supracondylar process is a rare bony anomaly that can cause neurovascular symptoms. Previous reports on supracondylar process syndrome mostly suspect the condition by physical examination and simple radiograph with little assistance of electrodiagnostic methods and report efficiency of surgical treatment.

Patients Concerns: A 45-year-old woman working at an assembly line packing boxes presented with tingling pain at her middle and ring fingers that started 2 months ago. Read More

Lasers Med Sci 2020 Jul 14;35(5):1179-1184. Epub 2020 Jan 14.

School of Antiaging and Regenerative Medicine, Mae Fah Luang University, 38/11-13 Asoke place building, Asoke road, Sukhumvit 21, Wattana, North Klongtoey, Bangkok, Thailand.

Microneedle radiofrequency (FMR) for the treatment of primary axillary hyperhidrosis radiofrequency (RF) technology is a new modality that applied deep heat energy directly affecting the epidermis and dermis. Limiting data about FMR for axillary hyperhidrosis is concerning. To compare clinical efficacy between fractional microneedle radiofrequency and intradermal botulinum toxin type A injection. Read More

Pain Res Manag 2019 2;2019:8215371. Epub 2019 May 2.

Department of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation, Chonbuk National University Medical School, Jeonju 54907, Republic of Korea.

Objectives: The newly developed therapeutic deep heating device can generate deep heat in focal tissue using high-frequency wave stimulation. The objective of this study was to evaluate and compare the effectiveness of this deep heating device (HIPER-500®) with ultrasound in alleviating pain and improving function in patients with shoulder disability.

Methods: This noninferiority trial was designed to compare the treatment effect of HIPER-500® to that of SonoStim® (ultrasound) on shoulder pain and disability. Read More

Sci Adv 2019 May 1;5(5):eaav7224. Epub 2019 May 1.

Helmholtz Centre Potsdam, GFZ German Research Centre for Geosciences, Section 4.2: Geomechanics and Scientific Drilling, Potsdam, Germany.

We show that near-real-time seismic monitoring of fluid injection allowed control of induced earthquakes during the stimulation of a 6.1-km-deep geothermal well near Helsinki, Finland. A total of 18,160 m of fresh water was pumped into crystalline rocks over 49 days in June to July 2018. Read More

Medicine (Baltimore) 2019 Apr;98(17):e15215

Department of acupuncture and moxibustion, First Affiliated Hospital of Guangzhou University of Chinese Medicine, Guangzhou, China.

Background: The increasing morbidity of stroke brings enormous social and economic pressure to the countries. Hemiplegia is the common sequela of stroke patients, which affects their physical activities and daily life, and its optimal treatment is still an urgent problem. In Asian countries, moxibustion therapy is widely combined with rehabilitation in poststroke hemiplegia. Read More

Int J Hyperthermia 2018 11 20;34(7):1092-1103. Epub 2017 Nov 20.

a Department of Radiology , University of Occupational and Environmental Health , Kitakyushu , Japan.

Purpose: To evaluate the feasibility and efficacy of deep regional hyperthermia with the use of mobile insulator sheets in a capacitively coupled heating device.

Materials And Methods: The heat was applied using an 8-MHz radiofrequency-capacitive device. The insulator sheet was inserted between the regular bolus and cooled overlay bolus in each of upper and lower side of the electrode. Read More

J Magn Reson Imaging 2017 10 20;46(4):1115-1127. Epub 2017 Feb 20.

Clinical Research Imaging Centre (CRIC), Queen's Medical Research Institute, University of Edinburgh, Edinburgh, UK.

Purpose: To investigate the effect of warmup by application of the thermal agent Deep Heat (DH) on muscle mechanical properties using magnetic resonance elastography (MRE) at 3T before and after exercise-induced muscle damage (EIMD).

Materials And Methods: Twenty male participants performed an individualized protocol designed to induce EIMD in the quadriceps. DH was applied to the thigh in 50% of the participants before exercise. Read More

J Cancer Res Ther 2016 Jul-Sep;12(3):1153-1159

Department of Small Animal Reproduction and Obstetrics, Veterinary Faculty, Szent István University, Budapest, Hungary.

Aim Of Study: Is to show the intrahepatic temperature development in anesthetized pig.

Materials And Methods: Temperature development in the liver of anesthetized pig is measured to study the thermal effects of capacitive coupled energy transfer. The treatment was made by modulated electrohyperthermia (mEHT, trade name: oncothermia ®), controlled by a fluoroptical temperature sensing positioned by the ultrasound-guided process. Read More

Nat Commun 2016 Mar 30;7:10926. Epub 2016 Mar 30.

Pacific Northwest National Laboratory, 902 Battelle Blvd, Richland, Washington 99354, USA.

Ocean heat uptake is observed to penetrate deep into the Atlantic and Southern Oceans during the recent hiatus of global warming. Here we show that the deep heat penetration in these two basins is not unique to the hiatus but is characteristic of anthropogenic warming and merely reflects the depth of the mean meridional overturning circulation in the basin. We find, however, that heat redistribution in the upper 350 m between the Pacific and Indian Oceans is closely tied to the surface warming hiatus. Read More

Photomed Laser Surg 2016 Feb 19;34(2):82-7. Epub 2016 Jan 19.

2 Department of Oral and Maxillo-Facial Surgery, Faculty of Dentistry, Lebanese University , Beirut, Lebanon .

Objective: The aim of our study is to evaluate the efficiency of a new therapeutic method using CO2 laser to avoid mutilation or total excision for the treatment of invasive, large and unexcisable oral lymphangiomas.

Background Data: Cystic lymphatic malformations, or lymphangiomas, are mature lymphatic malformations, consisting of abnormal lymphatic vessels. Surgical excision is considered by most surgeons to be the treatment of choice for lymphangioma. Read More

Adv Exp Med Biol 2016 ;876:435-441

Department of Medical Physics and Biomedical Engineering, University College London, London, UK.

We have previously developed a hybrid microwave-optical system to monitor microvascular changes in response to thermal provocation in muscle. The hybrid probe is capable of inducing deep heat from the skin surface using mild microwaves (1-3 W) and raises the tissue temperature by a few degrees Celsius. This causes vasodilation and the subsequent increase in blood volume is detected by the hybrid probe using near infrared spectroscopy. Read More

J Athl Train 2014 Nov-Dec;49(6):851-5

Exercise Science Department, Brigham Young University, Provo, UT.

Context: Regaining full, active range of motion (ROM) after trauma to the elbow is difficult.

Objective: To report the cases of 6 patients who lacked full ROM in the elbow because of trauma. The treatment regimen was thermal pulsed shortwave diathermy and joint mobilizations. Read More

J Athl Train 2014 Oct 9. Epub 2014 Oct 9.

Exercise Science Department, Brigham Young University, Provo, UT.

Context :  Regaining full, active range of motion (ROM) after trauma to the elbow is difficult. Objective :  To report the cases of 6 patients who lacked full ROM in the elbow because of trauma. The treatment regimen was thermal pulsed shortwave diathermy and joint mobilizations. Read More

J Back Musculoskelet Rehabil 2014 ;27(3):247-73

Department of Physical Therapy and Rehabilitation Science, University of Kansas Medical Center, Kansas City, KS, USA.

Background And Objective: Frozen shoulder is a common condition, yet its treatment remains challenging. In this review, the current best evidence for the use of physical therapy interventions (PTI) is evaluated.

Method: MEDLINE, CINAHL, Cochrane, PEDro, ProQuest, Science Direct, and Sport Discus were searched for studies published in English since 2000. Read More

Spine J 2014 Aug 1;14(8):1712-21. Epub 2013 Nov 1.

Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Hospital "San Agustín", Avenida de San Cristóbal, s/n, Linares, 23700 Jaén, Spain; University of Jaén, Campus de las Lagunillas, s/n, 23071 Jaén, Spain.

Background Context: Although the use of deep heat therapy is widespread, there is scant literature available on its effectiveness in treating back or neck pain.

Purpose: The purpose of this study was to determine the efficacy of microwave diathermy to treat nonspecific chronic neck pain.

Design: The study was designed as a double-blind, randomized controlled trial. Read More

Sci Am 2013 Apr;308(4):92

Rev Enferm 2011 Apr;34(4):12-7

Servico Navarro de Salud, Complejo Hospitalario de Navarra.

The application of heat or cold therapy is called thermotherapy Thermotherapy has been used since ancient times, Egyptians, Greeks and Romans used solar radiation or submersion in springs to apply heat and ice and snow for cold application. The first scientific references related to thermotherapy appear in late eighteenth century but the twentieth century when the introduction of new forms of deep heat therapy have expanded their capabilities and their operation with media surface more comfortable and effective. Thermotherapy although they require more experimentation to obtain a solid scientific proof that their use is raising great expectations in various fields such as oncology treatment, surgery neurology etc. Read More

Electromagn Biol Med 2011 Mar;30(1):21-45

Division of Plastic Surgery, Brigham and Women's Hospital , Boston, Massachusetts, USA.

A number of electromagnetic field-based technologies are available for therapeutic medical applications. These therapies can be broken down into different categories based on technical parameters employed and type of clinical application. Pulsed radio frequency energy (PRFE) therapy is a non invasive, electromagnetic field-based therapeutic that is based on delivery of pulsed, shortwave radio frequency energy in the 13-27. Read More

Zhongguo Yi Liao Qi Xie Za Zhi 2010 May;34(3):198-201

School of Electronics and Information, Soochow University, Suzhou, 215021.

Objective: A 2.45 GHz microstrip applicator using single rectangle sheet structure is presented.

Methods: Based on the radiant principle of microstrip antenna, the applicator's parameter is designed and the simulating model is set and optimized in HFSS. Read More

Mymensingh Med J 2008 Jul;17(2 Suppl):S32-8

Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujib Medical University, Shahabag, Dhaka, Bangladesh.

A randomized clinical trial was conducted in the Department of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation, Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujib Medical University, Dhaka, Bangladesh, from 1st April 2006 to 31st March 2007. A total of 102 patients of Chronic LBP were included in the study. Out of them, 42 (41. Read More

Appl Biochem Biotechnol 2008 Mar 13;148(1-3):71-81. Epub 2007 Nov 13.

Department of Biological Systems Engineering, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University, 204 Seitz Hall, Virginia Tech, Blacksburg, VA, 24061, USA.

Radio-frequency (RF)-based dielectric heating was used in the alkali (NaOH) pretreatment of switchgrass to enhance its enzymatic digestibility. Due to the unique features of RF heating (i.e. Read More

J Strength Cond Res 2004 Feb;18(1):155-61

Department of Kinesiology and Health Promotion, University of Kentucky, Lexington, Kentucky 40506, USA.

The effects of increased muscle temperature via continuous ultrasound prior to a maximal bout of eccentric exercise were investigated on the symptoms of delayed onset muscle soreness (DOMS) of the elbow flexors. Perceived muscle soreness, upper arm circumferences, range of motion (ROM), and isometric and isokinetic strength were measured over 7 days on 14 college-aged men (n = 6) and women (n = 8). Ten minutes of continuous ultrasound (ULT) or sham-ultrasound (CON) were administered. Read More

Phys Ther 2001 Jun;81(6):1206-14

Albuquerque VA Medical Center and Lovelace Medical Center, Albuquerque, NM, USA.

Background And Purpose: Warm-up prior to static stretching enhances muscle extensibility. The relative effectiveness of different modes of warm-up, however, is unknown. The purpose of this study was to evaluate the effectiveness of superficial heat, deep heat, and active exercise warm-up prior to stretching compared with stretching alone on the extensibility of the plantar-flexor muscles. Read More

J Altern Complement Med 1997 ;3(2):173-7

Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Johnson Memorial Hospital, Stafford Springs, CT, USA.

According to Krusen's Handbook of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, topical application of ultrasound exerts only an indirect and adjunctive effect as deep-heat treatment. In support of this idea the extensibility of an isolated tendon in a heated water bath is described. The significance of this experiment as a biological phenomenon has never been critically examined. Read More