Year: 2026 | Month: April-June | Volume: 11 | Issue: 2 | Pages: 34-42
DOI: https://doi.org/10.52403/gijhsr.20260204
Awareness and Knowledge of TECAR Therapy Among Physiotherapy Practitioners in Jalgoan District - A Cross-Sectional Study
Dr. Kshitija Jadhav1, Dr. Divya Patil2
1Bachelor of Physiotherapy, Dr Ulhas Patil College of Physiotherapy, Jalgaon.
2Assistant Professor, Dr Ulhas Patil College of Physiotherapy, Jalgaon.
Corresponding Author: Kshitija Jadhav
ABSTRACT
Background: TECAR (Transfer of Energy Capacitive and Resistive) therapy is an advanced electro-thermal modality increasingly incorporated into physiotherapy practice for musculoskeletal and sports rehabilitation. Effective clinical utilization of this modality depends on adequate awareness and knowledge among physiotherapy practitioners.
Aim: To assess the awareness and knowledge of TECAR therapy among physiotherapy practitioners in Jalgaon district.
Materials and Methods: A cross-sectional observational study was conducted among 64 registered physiotherapy practitioners in Jalgaon district using purposive sampling. Data were collected using a self-structured and validated questionnaire consisting of demographic details, awareness-related questions, and knowledge-based items on TECAR therapy. The reliability of the questionnaire was established using the split-half method (r = 0.84). Descriptive statistical analysis was performed using Minitab version 17.
Results: The mean age of participants was 26.01 ± 5.36 years, with female practitioners constituting 79.69% of the sample. Awareness regarding TECAR therapy was reported by 92.19% of respondents. Knowledge assessment revealed that 89.06% of participants demonstrated good knowledge, while 10.94% had average knowledge. The mean knowledge score was 7.07 ± 1.19.
Conclusion: Physiotherapy practitioners in Jalgaon district exhibited high awareness and good theoretical knowledge of TECAR therapy. Incorporation of structured hands-on training programs may further enhance clinical application of this modality.
Keywords: TECAR therapy, awareness, knowledge, physiotherapy, electrotherapy, cross-sectional study