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TECAR therapy is a form of non-invasive electrothermal therapy classified as deep thermotherapy and characterized by high-frequency electrical currents. Since heat influences muscle flexibility, TECAR therapy can influence hamstring flexibility. Objective: To compare the effects of Capacitive TECAR plus Resistive TECAR versus Bipolar form on hamstring flexibility and postural control in young university students. Methods: A study was conducted with 30 university students individuals, 5 males, and 25 females, with a mean age of 22.9 years. A questionnaire was applied, and three evaluations were performed before and after the intervention: 90–90 Straight Leg Raise (90-90 SLRT), Single Leg Hop Test  (SLHT), and Star Excursion Balance Test (SEBT). Statistical analysis was performed using the IBM®SPSS® software, VERSION 25 for descriptive statistics, considering statistically significant associations for p-value < 0.05. Results: No statistically significant results were observed regarding the 90-90 SLRT or SLHT. However, concerning SEBT, minimal positive changes were found. Conclusion: A single 5-minute TECAR therapy session did not yield statistically significant improvements in hamstring flexibility, explosive strength, or semi-dynamic balance among healthy university students.

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Effects of TECAR Therapy on Hamstring Flexibility, Force and Postural Control in Young University Students

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    2026年

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  • J. A. Lumini,
  • A. F. Vieira,
  • D. Pinheiro,
  • M. Gomes,
  • R. Maciel,
  • A. Ribeiro,
  • J. Sousa

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TECAR therapy is a form of non-invasive electrothermal therapy classified as deep thermotherapy and characterized by high-frequency electrical currents. Since heat influences muscle flexibility, TECAR therapy can influence hamstring flexibility. Objective: To compare the effects of Capacitive TECAR plus Resistive TECAR versus Bipolar form on hamstring flexibility and postural control in young university students. Methods: A study was conducted with 30 university students individuals, 5 males, and 25 females, with a mean age of 22.9 years. A questionnaire was applied, and three evaluations were performed before and after the intervention: 90–90 Straight Leg Raise (90-90 SLRT), Single Leg Hop Test  (SLHT), and Star Excursion Balance Test (SEBT). Statistical analysis was performed using the IBM®SPSS® software, VERSION 25 for descriptive statistics, considering statistically significant associations for p-value < 0.05. Results: No statistically significant results were observed regarding the 90-90 SLRT or SLHT. However, concerning SEBT, minimal positive changes were found. Conclusion: A single 5-minute TECAR therapy session did not yield statistically significant improvements in hamstring flexibility, explosive strength, or semi-dynamic balance among healthy university students.