@article{ART003342575},
author={Donggun Oh},
title={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},
journal={Journal of the Korean Society of Physical Medicine},
issn={1975-311X},
year={2026},
volume={21},
number={2},
pages={133-144}
TY - JOUR
AU - Donggun Oh
TI - 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
JO - Journal of the Korean Society of Physical Medicine
PY - 2026
VL - 21
IS - 2
PB - The Korean Society of Physical Medicine
SP - 133
EP - 144
SN - 1975-311X
AB - PURPOSE: This study compared the effectiveness of an integrated Transfer Energy Capacitive and Resistive (TECAR) program and conventional physiotherapy (CPT) on the pain and passive range of motion (PROM) in patients with non-structural femoroacetabular impingement syndrome (FAIS). METHODS: Thirty-three patients with non-structural FAIS were randomized into TECAR (n = 17) or CPT (n = 16) groups. The TECAR group received 500 kHz radiofrequency energy integrated with mobilization and exercises (three sessions/week for four weeks). The CPT group received hot packs, ultrasound, and interferential current. Pain was measured using a visual analog scale (VAS), and hip function was assessed using passive range of motion (PROM). The data were analyzed using two-way repeated measures analysis of variance (ANOVA). RESULTS: Significant interaction effects were observed for all variables (p < .001). The TECAR group showed a significantly greater VAS reduction (56.12%–60.39%) compared to the CPT group (10.23%–14.13%) (p < .001). Post-intervention, the VAS scores were significantly lower in the TECAR group than in CPT. Furthermore, the TECAR group showed significant increases in all PROM parameters (p < .001), while the CPT group exhibited no significant changes. The pain reduction effect size for the TECAR group was large (Cohen’s d = −1.338 – −1.611). CONCLUSION: The integrated TECAR program is more effective than CPT in alleviating pain and restoring the joint ROM in non-structural FAIS patients. These findings suggest that the integrated TECAR program serves as a superior conservative intervention by enhancing deep-tissue viscoelasticity and synergizing with manual therapy.
KW - Femoroacetabular impingement;Integrated TECAR program;Physical therapy;Range of motion;Visual analog scale
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Donggun Oh. (2026). 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. Journal of the Korean Society of Physical Medicine, 21(2), 133-144.
Donggun Oh. 2026, "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", Journal of the Korean Society of Physical Medicine, vol.21, no.2 pp.133-144.
Donggun Oh "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" Journal of the Korean Society of Physical Medicine 21.2 pp.133-144 (2026) : 133.
Donggun Oh. 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. 2026; 21(2), 133-144.
Donggun Oh. "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" Journal of the Korean Society of Physical Medicine 21, no.2 (2026) : 133-144.
Donggun Oh. 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. Journal of the Korean Society of Physical Medicine, 21(2), 133-144.
Donggun Oh. 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. Journal of the Korean Society of Physical Medicine. 2026; 21(2) 133-144.
Donggun Oh. 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. 2026; 21(2), 133-144.
Donggun Oh. "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" Journal of the Korean Society of Physical Medicine 21, no.2 (2026) : 133-144.
