EC Orthopaedics

Purpose: The present study aimed to examine the effect of Capacitive/Resistive Monopolar Radiofrequency 448kHz (CRMRF) in patients with chronic lateral elbow tendinopathy (LET).

Participant(s) and Methods: 20 patients with chronic LET were divided into two groups and received a supervised exercise protocol, based on progression and neuroplasticity, as well as were treated with one of the two under supervision protocols of INDIBA^®; 448kHz CRMRF either with thermal output power in continuous standard wave or thermal output power in continuous modulated wave) of INDIBA. Measurements took place at the start and the end of the treatment, as well as the 1^st and the 3^rd month after the treatment.

Results: Both teams exhibited statistically significant improvements when measuring the outcome of the treatment, both as comparatively and individually. Pain and kinesiophobia were reduced, and functionality and strength were increased.

Conclusion: 448 kHz CRMRF with continuous standard wave might be a better approach in chronic LET treatment than modulated current. Despite the excellent results of the combination of supervised exercise and CRMRF 448kHz, the design of the study does not allow the results to be generalized.

Keywords: Lateral Elbow Tendinopathy; Exercise; Capacitive Resistive Monopolar Radiofrequency 448kHz.

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