Efficacy and safety of extracorporeal shock wave therapy for orthopedic conditions: a systematic
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Objective To evaluate the comparative effectiveness of current treatment options for plantar
heel pain (PHP). Design Systematic review and network meta-analysis (NMA). Data sources …

Background: Plantar fasciitis (PF) is the most common reason for heel pain. The efficacy of
extracorporeal shock wave therapy (ESWT) as an ideal alternative to conservative …

Plantar heel pain is one of the most common causes of pain and musculoskeletal
pathologies of the foot. The aim of this systematic review was to identify the most effective …

Objective The objective of this meta-analysis was to investigate the efficacy of extracorporeal
shock wave therapy in the treatment of recalcitrant plantar fasciitis without local anesthesia …

Background To conduct a meta-analysis comparing the efficacy of general ESWT with that of
other therapies and to assess its effectiveness in chronic plantar fasciitis. Methods A …

Background Shockwave therapy (SWT) is a commonly used intervention for a number of
musculoskeletal conditions with varying clinical outcomes. However, the capacity of SWT to …

Background: Frozen shoulder has always been considered important because of the impact
on the quality-of-life and long period of illness. Therefore, the use of noninvasive and safe …

This study was conducted to compare the acute effects of radial extracorporeal shockwave
therapy (r-ESWT), ultrasound (US) therapy and home exercise therapy on pain, fatigue …

Background: Lateral epicondylitis of the elbow, commonly known as tennis elbow, is a
musculoskeletal disorder characterized by pain and degeneration of the common extensor …