The number of systematic review and meta-analyses on plantar fasciitis is expanding. The
purpose of this review was to provide a comprehensive summary of reviews on the topic …

Efficacy and safety of extracorporeal shock wave therapy for orthopedic conditions: a systematic
review on studies listed in the PEDro database - PMC Back to Top Skip to main content NIH …

The fascial system builds a three-dimensional continuum of soft, collagen-containing, loose
and dense fibrous connective tissue that permeates the body and enables all body systems …

Objective To evaluate extracorporeal shockwave therapy (ESWT) in treating Achilles
tendinopathy (AT), greater trochanteric pain syndrome (GTPS), medial tibial stress syndrome …

Musculoskeletal disorders are debilitating conditions that significantly impair the state of
health, especially in elderly subjects. A pathological triad of inter-related disorders that are …

Abstract Extracorporeal Shock Wave Therapy (ESWT) is a form of “mechanotherapy”, that,
from its original applications as urological lithotripsy, gained the field of musculo-skeletal …

The Role of Extracorporeal Shockwave Treatment in Musculoske... : JBJS The Role of
Extracorporeal Shockwave Treatment in Musculoskeletal Disorders : JBJS JBJS Journal Case …

Running is a common form of exercise but predisposes athletes to several running-related
injuries. Most running injuries are due to overuse and respond to conservative treatment …

Background: Low-intensity pulsed ultrasound (LIPUS, a form of mechanical stimulation) can
promote skeletal muscle functional repair, but a lack of mechanistic understanding of its …

Shockwave is a rapid, short duration acoustic wave that carries energy and can propagate
through tissue medium. This kind of physical force can be a mechanical stimulus that …