Introduction
Winback’s TECAR bracelets (RET bracelets) are a unique accessory designed for use with the BACK4 and BACK3TX devices. Instead of relying on a movable electrode, these bracelets transform the clinician’s hand into the electrode itself. This approach combines the natural touch and precision of manual therapy with the therapeutic power of TECAR energy—delivering a treatment experience that is both intuitive and effective.
How TECAR Bracelets Work
The RET bracelet connects directly to the RET cable and is paired with a return plate placed on the patient. Once the bracelet is secured, the clinician can massage, mobilize, or perform manual therapy while delivering Winback energy directly through their hands.
- Hand as the electrode: the bracelet channels RF energy through the clinician’s touch.
- Return plate: ensures energy flows safely and effectively through the patient.
- Completely non-invasive: patients experience therapeutic heat and stimulation without added devices between clinician and skin.
Key Benefits
- Freedom of Movement – Unlike fixed electrodes, bracelets allow complete flexibility. The clinician can switch techniques on the fly.
- Enhanced Tactile Sensitivity – The hands maintain natural feedback, so the therapist can feel tissue changes while delivering TECAR.
- Patient Comfort – The technique feels like natural hands-on therapy, only enhanced.
- Clinical Versatility – Works across multiple therapy modalities, from massage to sports rehab.
Safety & Precautions
- Recommended usage time: 10 minutes per session with bracelets.
- Always ensure a return plate is in place before treatment.
- Bracelets are compatible only with BACK4 and BACK3TX—not previous generation devices.
Use Cases for TECAR Bracelets
Because the bracelets integrate seamlessly with manual therapy, they can be applied across a wide range of clinical contexts:
- Manual & Massage Therapy: Enhance traditional massage techniques with energy delivery for faster relaxation and pain relief.
- Trigger Point Therapy: Apply precise pressure while simultaneously stimulating tissue.
- Myofascial Release: Use the hands to guide and soften fascia with added RF energy.
- Tendinopathies: Target elbow, Achilles, or shoulder tendons during massage protocols.
- Joint Mobilizations: Treat the knee, hip, or shoulder while applying mobilization techniques.
- Sports Therapy & Athletic Recovery: Support athletes with combined manual and TECAR for quicker turnaround.
- Rehabilitation Sessions: Integrate into active rehab programs for improved patient outcomes.
- Wellness & Preventative Care: Use bracelets to support long-term patient health, beyond acute injuries.
Conclusion
TECAR bracelets are more than just an accessory—they’re a way to combine hands-on expertise with cutting-edge energy therapy. For clinicians, this means greater flexibility, better tactile connection, and enhanced results. For patients, it means treatments that feel natural yet deliver deeper therapeutic benefits.
By adding TECAR bracelets to your Winback system, you’re not just investing in equipment—you’re extending the capabilities of your own hands.