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Radial Extracorporeal Shock Wave Therapy for Lower‐Limb Spasticity in an Individual With Subacute Stroke: A Case Report [PDF]

Clinical Case Reports
Radial extracorporeal shock wave therapy showed immediate spasticity reduction and sustained range of motion improvement in a patient with subacute stroke.
Daisuke Kato, Satoshi Hirano, Naoki Mori, Shota Itoh, Toshiki Ito, Taiki Yokote, Hirofumi Maeda, Yohei Otaka   +7 more
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Radial extracorporeal shock wave therapy alters plantar pressure distribution in chronic plantar fasciitis: a biomechanical analysis [PDF]

Frontiers in Rehabilitation Sciences
ObjectiveThis study aimed to investigate the impact of radial extracorporeal shockwave therapy (rESWT) on plantar pressure distribution in patients with chronic plantar fasciitis (PF).
He Shang, Tao Ma, Yuan Wei, Tianxiang Yang, Jinpeng Liang, Xueqi Liu, Jun Li, Yi Wang, Desheng Chen   +8 more
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The influence of radial extracorporeal shock wave therapy on shoulder pain and structural abnormalities in stroke patients [PDF]

Archives of Medical Science, 2022
Introduction Structural abnormalities in the shoulder joint are a common complication post stroke, and the consequent pain and functional limitations become devastating quality of life problems for such patients.
Heba A. Khalifa, Moshera H. Darwish, Mohamed S. El-Tamawy, Hatem M. Elazizy, Ibrahim A. Abu Ella, Nehad A. Abo-zaid, Mona Mohamed Abdelkhalek, Engy BadrEldin S. Moustafa   +7 more
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Dose-related effects of radial extracorporeal shock wave therapy for knee osteoarthritis: A randomized controlled trial [PDF]

Journal of Rehabilitation Medicine, 2021
Objective: To assess the dose-related effects of radial extracorporeal shock wave therapy on pain alleviation in knee osteoarthritis. Methods: With the use of a 2?×?2 factorial randomized controlled design, 89 patients diagnosed with knee osteoarthritis ...
Ya-Fei Zhang, Yang Liu, Shao-Wen Chou, Hao Weng   +3 more
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Radial extracorporeal shock wave therapy for the management of spasticity in cerebral palsy: a randomized controlled trial with different time intervals between sessions [PDF]

Frontiers in Neurology
BackgroundSpasticity is the most frequent motor disorder in cerebral palsy (CP). Radial extracorporeal shock wave therapy (rESWT) has emerged as an effective, non-invasive, and well-tolerated alternative for the management of clinical manifestations of ...
Míriam Tur Segura, Míriam Tur Segura, Míriam Tur Segura, Antoni Morral, Francisca Gimeno Esteve, Tamara Biedermann Villagra, Tamara Biedermann Villagra, Ana Mangas Hernández, Sonia Ancosta Diez, Jordi Jiménez Redondo, Jordi Jiménez Redondo, Nicolás García Rodríguez, Nicolás García Rodríguez, Raimon Milà Villarroel   +13 more
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Radial extracorporeal shock wave therapy modulates hamstring stiffness and flexibility in young males with hamstring tightness: a randomized controlled trial [PDF]

Frontiers in Physiology
IntroductionThe hamstrings are essential for sports and daily activities, yet high stiffness and reduced flexibility increase injury risk. Existing relaxation techniques may be ineffective or impractical in clinical settings.
Meixia Zou, Siqi Huang, Kaiyao Hou, Yiming Chen, Peifeng Shen, Wenjie Guo, Yinglan Ye, Hairong Tao, Guotong Dong, Man Hao, Zhijie Zhang, Chunlong Liu   +11 more
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The effectiveness of radial extracorporeal shock wave therapy (rESWT) in plantar fasciitis: a 12 months randomised controlled trial in a Tunisian rehabilitation department [PDF]

BMC Musculoskeletal Disorders
Background Current management strategies for plantar fasciitis primarily involve conservative treatments. However, the overall effectiveness of extracorporeal shock wave therapy (ESWT) as a specific intervention for this condition has been a subject of ...
Loubiri Ines, Moncer Rihab, Bhiri Sana, Layouni Saoussen, Gaddour Mariem, Frigui Sinene, Jemni Sonia   +6 more
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Comparison of the effects between low- versus medium-energy radial extracorporeal shock wave therapy on knee osteoarthritis: A randomised controlled trial

Journal of Taibah University Medical Sciences, 2020
الملخص: أهداف البحث: تهدف هذه الدراسة لمقارنة تأثير الموجات الصدمية الشعاعية ذات الطاقة المنخفضة والمتوسطة خارج الجسم على خشونة مفصل الركبة. طرق البحث: تم تقسيم ٤٥ مريضا (٢٦ من الإناث و١٩ من الذكور)، يتراوح أعمارهم من ٤٥ إلى ٥٥ عاما، يعانون من خشونة ...
Radwa F. Hammam, M.Sc, Ragia M. Kamel, PhD, Amira H. Draz, PhD, Amr A. Azzam, PhD, Shimaa T. Abu El Kasem, PhD   +4 more
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Radial extracorporeal shock wave therapy for the management of spasticity in cerebral palsy: study protocol for a randomized controlled trial [PDF]

Frontiers in Neurology
BackgroundSpasticity is the most common motor disorder in cerebral palsy (CP), and its management is complex, posing a significant challenge for the rehabilitation team.
Míriam Tur Segura, Míriam Tur Segura, Francisca Gimeno Esteve, Tamara Biedermann Villagra, Jordi Jiménez Redondo, Nicolás García Rodríguez, Raimon Milà Villarroel   +6 more
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Quantitative Assessments of Mechanical Responses upon Radial Extracorporeal Shock Wave Therapy

Advanced Science, 2018
Although radial extracorporeal shock wave therapy (rESWT) has been widely used to treat orthopedic disorders with promising clinical results, rESWT largely relies on clinicians' personal experiences and arbitrary judgments, without knowing relationships ...
Yajun Liu, Xiaodong Chen, Anyi Guo, Sijin Liu, Guoqing Hu   +4 more
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