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To use the machine a suitable dielectric medium must be used. This is normally the cream supplied with the machine which is a consumable item. This medium insulates the metallic/ceramic applicators from the skin surface, thereby forming a capacitor with the treated tissues. The cream is necessary as the frequency of the RF is not…

Increased blood flow has been shown in many studies (going back as far as the 1940’s to the present day) from the application of RF: Kumaran (2017) looked at deep blood flow using doplar and found significant increases with Tecarpuls use. Below are the doplar images:  Before treatment After Treatment As can be seen there…

Tecarpuls RF waves induce several thermophysiological responses by the conversion of RF energy into heat energy in tissues: Rise in tissue temperature (both skin and deep) Increased tissue temperature has been demonstrated in many studies (going back as far as the 1940’s to the present day) from the application of RF: So why are we…

Tecarpuls has three main effects:  Increase Temperature   Increase Blood Flow           Decrease Pain        Tecarpuls RF waves induce several thermophysiological responses by the conversion of RF energy into heat energy in tissues: (Jauchem 2008, Challis 2005, Adair & Black 2003). How much  of each of these responses will depend on…

Tecarpuls primarily flows through the intra and extracellular spaces in the tissues as the cell membranes offer high impedance. Coupling the Tecarpuls field energy to the body (tissues) through air is difficult hence the use of a contact medium (Foster & Glaser 2007). Ultimately, the level of biological effect is determined by the level of…

Capacitive Resistive Monopolar Radiofrequency (CRMRF) is a relatively new type of electrotherapy used in clinical practice. Electromagnetic fields are everywhere. They surround us all day every day (electromagnetism is one of the four natural forces). The main characteristic that defines a Tecarpuls treatment is it’s frequency (or the corresponding wavelength) of 500khz, a radio frequency…