Comparison of the Effectiveness of an Integrated TECAR Therapy Program and Conventional Physiotherapy on Pain and Range of Motion in Patients with Non-Structural Femoroacetabular Impingement Syndrome: A Randomized Controlled Trial

Key Points

• This study aims to compare the effectiveness of TECAR therapy against conventional physiotherapy on pain relief and range of motion in non-structural femoroacetabular impingement syndrome.
• Randomized trial involving 33 patients with non-structural FAIS assigned to TECAR (n=17) or CPT (n=16) groups.
• TECAR group received radiofrequency energy therapy along with mobilization and exercises for three sessions per week over four weeks.
• CPT group received traditional treatments including hot packs, ultrasound, and interferential current.
• TECAR therapy resulted in a significant reduction in pain levels measured by VAS compared to CPT (specific p-value not reported).
• Passive range of motion improved more in the TECAR group than in the CPT group (exact metrics not reported).