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The TOPSHOCK study: Effectiveness of radial shockwave therapy compared to focused shockwave therapy for treating patellar tendinopath - design of a randomised controlled trial

BMC Musculoskeletal Disorders, 2011
Background Patellar tendinopathy is a chronic overuse injury of the patellar tendon that is especially prevalent in people who are involved in jumping activities. Extracorporeal Shockwave Therapy is a relatively new treatment modality for tendinopathies.
Diercks Ron L, van den Akker-Scheek Inge, Zwerver Johannes, van der Worp Henk   +3 more
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Utilizing Extracorporeal Shockwave Therapy for in-Season Athletes

Healthcare, 2023
An athlete’s health and availability to train and compete at an optimal performance level is a growing focus for professional sports organizations [...]
Hye Chang Rhim, Joanne Borg-Stein, Steven Sampson, Adam S. Tenforde   +3 more
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Muskuloskelettal Medicine

Deutsche Zeitschrift für Sportmedizin, 2023
Plantar fasciitis is one of the most common causes of foot and heel pain in adults. Extracorporeal shockwave therapy (ESWT) and platelet-rich plasma (PRP) have each been described as effective treatments for plantar fasciitis; however, the combined use ...
Jarnagin JJ, McCormack M, McInnis KC, Borg-Stein J, Tenforde AS   +4 more
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Physical Agent Modalities in Early Osteoarthritis: A Scoping Review

Medicina, 2021
Early osteoarthritis (EOA) still represents a challenge for clinicians. Although there is no consensus on its definition and diagnosis, a prompt therapeutic intervention in the early stages can have a significant impact on function and quality of life ...
Giulia Letizia Mauro, Dalila Scaturro, Francesca Gimigliano, Marco Paoletta, Sara Liguori, Giuseppe Toro, Giovanni Iolascon, Antimo Moretti   +7 more
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Relative Effect of Extracorporeal Shockwave Therapy Alone or in Combination with Noninjective Treatments on Pain and Physical Function in Knee Osteoarthritis: A Network Meta-Analysis of Randomized Controlled Trials

Biomedicines, 2022
Extracorporeal shockwave therapy (ESWT) has been recommended for managing pain in patients with knee osteoarthritis (KOA). The difference in therapeutic effects between radial shockwave characteristics (RaSW) and focused shockwave characteristics (FoSW ...
Chun-De Liao, Yu-Yun Huang, Hung-Chou Chen, Tsan-Hon Liou, Che-Li Lin, Shih-Wei Huang   +5 more
doaj   +1 more source

Efficacy of focused shockwave therapy in patients with moderate-to-severe carpal tunnel syndrome: a preliminary study

Journal of Rehabilitation Medicine
Objective: To evaluate the efficacy of focused extracorporeal shockwave therapy for symptoms and function in patients with moderate-to-severe carpal tunnel syndrome. Design: A single-blind randomized controlled trial.
Pimpisa Vongvachvasin, Thitiporn Phakdepiboon, Waree Chira-Adisai, Punpetch Siriratna   +3 more
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Residual Stone Fragment after Percutaneous Nephrolithotomy; Shockwave Lithotripsy Vs Retrograde Intrarenal Surgery

Advanced Medical Journal
Background and objectives: The integration of technology into percutaneous nephrolithotomy procedures has yet to eliminate the issue of residual stone fragments, which cause recurrence or blockage of ureters.
Rako Abdulqader Hamarashid, Aso Omer Rasheed, Dalshad Hama Khurshid Rahman   +2 more
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Factors Affecting the Outcome of Extracorporeal Shockwave Lithotripsy in Urinary Stone Treatment

Oman Medical Journal, 2018
Objectives: We sought to evaluate the factors affecting the outcome of extracorporeal shockwave lithotripsy (ESWL) in urinary stone treatment. Methods: We conducted a retrospective review of 235 adult patients treated with ESWL, for radiopaque renal or ...
Sanjay Shinde, Younis Al Balushi, Medhat Hossny, Sachin Jose, Salma Al Busaidy   +4 more
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Transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation (TENS) and extracorporeal shockwave therapy (ESWT) in lateral epicondylitis: a systematic review and meta-analysis

JSES International, 2023
Background: Consensus has not yet been reached regarding the optimal nonoperative treatment of lateral epicondylitis. Physiotherapy is often utilized, yet the specific modalities used can vary significantly, making this treatment arm quite broad.
Amarpal S. Cheema, MD, FRCSC, Jonathan Doyon, MD, FRCSC, Peter Lapner, MD, FRCSC   +2 more
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Current role of extracorporeal shockwave therapy in surgery

Journal of British Surgery, 1994
Abstract In urology the introduction of extracorporeal shockwave therapy brought a revolutionary change to the management of urinary calculi. This inspired the introduction of shockwave therapy in several fields of surgery; it has been applied as a potential alternative to several operative procedures but is still experimental.
P W, Plaisier, R L, van der Hul, O T, Terpstra, H A, Bruining   +3 more
openaire   +2 more sources