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Soft tissue mobilization techniques (STMT) and capacitive and resistive electric transfer therapy (TECAR) may reduce pain and improve function.<\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>\n                  <jats:sec>\n                    <jats:title>Aim<\/jats:title>\n                    <jats:p>To evaluate the effectiveness of combining STMT with TECAR using resistive bracelet electrodes in women with CNSNP.<\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>\n                  <jats:sec>\n                    <jats:title>Method<\/jats:title>\n                    <jats:p>A parallel-group, assessor-blinded randomized controlled trial (RCT) was conducted in accordance with CONSORT guidelines. Eighty women were randomly assigned to an experimental group (STMT\u2009+\u2009TECAR) or control (STMT only). TECAR was applied at 500\u2005kHz: 10\u2005min of capacitive mode with a conventional electrode, followed by simultaneous STMT and resistive mode using bracelet electrodes. Participants received 15 sessions over five weeks. NPRS, pressure pain thresholds (PPT), cervical range of motion (ROM), and Neck Disability Index (NDI) were assessed at baseline, week 5, and 6-month follow-up.<\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>\n                  <jats:sec>\n                    <jats:title>Results<\/jats:title>\n                    <jats:p>The experimental group showed significantly greater improvements at week 5 in NPRS, NDI, all PPT areas, lateral flexion, and right rotation ROM (p\u2009&lt;\u2009.05). Clinically meaningful improvements in NPRS and NDI were observed only in the experimental group, while both groups achieved clinically significant gains in PPT. Improvements were sustained at six months; left rotation ROM differed only at follow-up. 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