Browsing Research publications by Author "Kumaran, Binoy"
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Benefits of home-based foot neuromuscular electrical stimulation on self-reported function, leg pain and other leg symptoms among community-dwelling older adults: a sham-controlled randomised clinical trial
Kumaran, Binoy; Targett, Darren; Watson, Tim (2024-08-14)INTRODUCTION: Lower leg pain and symptoms, and poor leg circulation are common in older adults. These can significantly affect their function and quality of life. Neuromuscular electrical stimulation (NMES) applied via the ... -
Continuous-mode 448 kHz capacitive resistive monopolar radiofrequency induces greater deep blood flow changes compared to pulsed mode shortwave: a crossover study in healthy adults
Kumaran, Binoy; Herbland, Anthony; Watson, Tim (2017-07-03)Aims: Radiofrequency-based electrophysical agents (EPAs) have been used in therapy practice over several decades (e.g. shortwave therapies). Currently, there is insufficient evidence supporting such EPAs operating below ... -
The effect of an 8-week treatment program using a novel foot neuromuscular electrical stimulator on physical function, leg pain, leg symptoms, and leg blood flow in community-dwelling older adults: a randomized sham-controlled trial
Kumaran, Binoy; Targett, Darren; Watson, Tim (2022-10-14)Background: Neuromuscular electrical stimulation (NMES) is an established therapy that has been widely used for many decades to improve circulation in the legs. However, studies using NMES devices in an elderly, ambulant, ... -
Radiofrequency-based treatment in therapy-related clinical practice – a narrative review. Part I : acute conditions
Kumaran, Binoy; Watson, Tim (2015-08-01)Background: Radiofrequency electromagnetic field (RFEMF or simply RF)-based electrophysical agents (EPAs) have been employed in therapy-related clinical practice for several decades. They are used to reduce pain and ... -
Radiofrequency-based treatment in therapy-related clinical practice – a narrative review. Part II: chronic conditions
Kumaran, Binoy; Watson, Tim (2016-02-09)Background: Radiofrequency (RF)-based electrophysical agents (EPAs) have been employed in therapy related clinical practice for several decades. They are used to reduce pain and inflammation and promote tissue healing. ... -
Skin thermophysiological effects of 448 kHz capacitive resistive monopolar radiofrequency in healthy adults : A randomised crossover study and comparison with Pulsed Shortwave Therapy
Kumaran, Binoy; Watson, Tim (2018-01-08)Radiofrequency-based electrophysical agents (EPA) have been used in therapy practice over several decades (e.g., shortwave therapies). Currently, there is insufficient evidence supporting such devices operating below ... -
Thermal build-up, decay and retention responses to local therapeutic application of 448 kHz capacitive resistive monopolar radiofrequency : A prospective randomised crossover study in healthy adults
Kumaran, Binoy; Watson, Tim (2015-11-17)PURPOSE: Radiofrequency-based electrophysical agents are widely used in therapy-related clinical practice for their thermal effects, mainly relieving pain and inflammation and improving tissue extensibility. The most ... -
Thermophysiological responses to capacitive resistive monopolar radiofrequency electromagnetic radiation in patients with osteoarthritis of the knee joint: a randomised controlled experimental study
Kumaran, Binoy; Watson, Tim (2020-11-11)This study investigated the effect of 448 kHz capacitive resistive monopolar radiofrequency (CRMRF) on the superficial and deep physiological responses of patients with osteoarthritis (OA) of the knee(s). Forty-five patients ... -
Treatment using 448 kHz capacitive resistive monopolar radiofrequency improves pain and function in patients with osteoarthritis of the knee joint: A randomised controlled trial
Kumaran, Binoy; Watson, Tim (2018-07-26)Objective: This study investigated whether capacitive resistive monopolar radiofrequency (CRMRF)-based treatment improves pain and function among patients with osteoarthritis of the knee. Design and setting: Three-group ...