TECAR
THERAPY
BOCA RATON
Deep radiofrequency healing for athletes and active adults who've tried everything else. No surgery. No injections. No downtime. Real results — often in 6 sessions or less.
Book a free consultationSurface treatments
don't reach the source
Most pain treatments — ice packs, heating pads, ultrasound — only affect the top few millimeters of tissue. The real damage, inflammation, and tightness is happening centimeters deeper, in the muscle bellies, joint capsules, tendons, and connective tissue that standard therapy simply can't touch.
TECAR changes the equation. Using precisely calibrated radiofrequency energy, it generates therapeutic heat inside the tissue — at the exact depth where the problem lives — without a single incision, needle, or drug.
Two modes.
One system.
TECAR (Transfer of Energy Capacitive and Resistive) works through two complementary electrodes. Dr. Vlad uses both in every session, switching based on what your tissue actually needs.
Soft tissue target
Reaches muscles, tendons, ligaments, and fascia. Best for muscle tightness, tendonitis, and recovery from heavy training loads.
Deep structure target
Penetrates to joints, cartilage, and bone interfaces. Best for frozen shoulder, arthritis, and deep joint pain that other modalities miss.
"You'll feel a deep, comfortable warmth building beneath the surface — that's the signal that energy is reaching the target tissue. Most patients find it relaxing. Many notice improved mobility before they even leave the room."
Conditions with
real evidence
TECAR has been studied in peer-reviewed randomized controlled trials. Here's where the evidence is strongest — and where we use it most at Physical Therapy Doc in Boca Raton.
Chronic low back pain
Multiple trials show significant pain reduction — including patients with radiating leg pain. VAS scores dropped from 8.1 to 2.6 in one combined-treatment case series.
Frozen shoulder
A 2025 RCT (n=60) found TECAR outperformed conventional treatment for both pain relief and range of motion — in just 6 sessions, with results holding at 3-month follow-up.
Sports groin & adductor pain
A 2025 RCT in competitive athletes showed large effect sizes (Cohen's d = -2.153) for pain reduction after 10 sessions, maintained at 1-month follow-up.
Muscle recovery
2025–2026 studies show TECAR enhances neuromuscular recovery and muscle oxygenation after intense training — a game-changer for in-season athletes.
Neck & shoulder stiffness
Widely used for cervical tension and rotator cuff irritation, especially combined with manual therapy and corrective exercise.
Post-surgical rehab
Accelerates tissue healing, reduces post-op swelling, and restores range of motion faster when layered into a structured rehab plan.
Built for people
who refuse to stop
Tennis & pickleball players
Shoulder, elbow, and back issues that keep flaring up mid-season. TECAR addresses the underlying tissue problem, not just the symptom.
Golfers
Hip tightness, back stiffness, and elbow pain that quietly destroys your swing mechanics and shortens your round.
CrossFitters & lifters
Recover faster between heavy training weeks. Stay in the gym without the joint issues that follow overloaded tissue.
Runners
Chronic hamstring, IT band, and calf tightness that keeps re-emerging with mileage. TECAR keeps you running — not resting.
Active adults
Whether you're managing a recurring issue or just want to stay ahead of injuries, TECAR keeps your body responding to the demands you put on it.
Post-surgical patients
Accelerate tissue healing, reduce swelling, and restore movement faster when paired with your structured rehab program.
A session at
Physical Therapy Doc
Assessment first
Dr. Vlad evaluates the injury, tissue quality, and your goals before the device touches you. No guesswork, no cookie-cutter protocols.
Targeted application
The handheld device is applied with conductive gel and moved over the treatment area. No adhesives, no needles, zero discomfort.
Deep warmth builds
You'll feel heat developing beneath the surface — the signal that energy is reaching the target tissue at depth, not just your skin.
Integrated treatment
TECAR is combined with manual therapy, mobility work, or corrective exercise in the same session. It's one piece of a complete plan.
Walk out ready to move
No downtime. No recovery window. Return to training, competition, or work immediately. Most patients feel the difference before they leave the clinic.
TECAR vs.
everything else
| Treatment | What it does | Where TECAR wins |
|---|---|---|
| Ice / heat packs | Warms or cools surface tissue only | TECAR reaches 3–4cm deep — far beyond any surface application |
| Ultrasound therapy | Small, localized heating at limited depth | TECAR covers broader treatment fields and penetrates significantly deeper |
| TENS / e-stim | Temporarily blocks pain signals at the nerve | TECAR promotes actual tissue repair — not just symptom masking |
| Cortisone injections | Reduces inflammation quickly via chemical | TECAR stimulates your body's own healing response — no tissue weakening risk with repeated use |
| Rest | Stops further damage | TECAR actively accelerates repair while allowing you to keep training |
Questions about
TECAR therapy
Is TECAR therapy painful?
How many sessions will I need?
Can I train or compete the same day as my session?
Is TECAR therapy safe?
How is TECAR different from a heating pad or ultrasound?
Is TECAR therapy available near me in Boca Raton?
Will insurance cover TECAR therapy?
What should I wear to my TECAR session?
Serving West Boca
and surrounding areas
Physical Therapy Doc is located inside Costa Performance gym in West Boca Raton — minutes from the area's top golf clubs, tennis facilities, and active adult communities. Free parking on-site.
10018 Spanish Isles Blvd, Suite A52, Boca Raton, FL 33498
(561) 567-9040