Efficacy of extracorporeal shock wave therapy for knee tendinopathies and other soft tissue disorders: a meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials
CD Liao, GM Xie, JY Tsauo, HC Chen… - BMC musculoskeletal …, 2018 - Springer
Background Extracorporeal shock-wave therapy (ESWT), which can be divided into radial
shock-wave therapy (RaSWT) and focused shock-wave therapy (FoSWT), has been widely …
shock-wave therapy (RaSWT) and focused shock-wave therapy (FoSWT), has been widely …
The effects of the exposure of musculoskeletal tissue to extracorporeal shock waves
T Wuerfel, C Schmitz, LLJ Jokinen - Biomedicines, 2022 - mdpi.com
Extracorporeal shock wave therapy (ESWT) is a safe and effective treatment option for
various pathologies of the musculoskeletal system. Many studies address the molecular and …
various pathologies of the musculoskeletal system. Many studies address the molecular and …
[HTML][HTML] Effect of shock waves on macrophages: a possible role in tissue regeneration and remodeling
NG Sukubo, E Tibalt, S Respizzi, M Locati… - International Journal of …, 2015 - Elsevier
Abstract Introduction Extracorporeal Shock Wave Therapy (ESWT) is broadly used as a non-
surgical therapy in various diseases for its pro-angiogenic and anti-inflammatory effects …
surgical therapy in various diseases for its pro-angiogenic and anti-inflammatory effects …
Changes on tendon stiffness and clinical outcomes in athletes are associated with patellar tendinopathy after eccentric exercise
WC Lee, GYF Ng, ZJ Zhang, P Malliaras… - Clinical Journal of …, 2020 - journals.lww.com
Objective: Eccentric exercise is commonly used as a form of loading exercise for individuals
with patellar tendinopathy. This study investigated the change of mechanical properties and …
with patellar tendinopathy. This study investigated the change of mechanical properties and …
[HTML][HTML] Conservative treatment for Insertional Achilles Tendinopathy: platelet-rich plasma and focused shock waves. A retrospective study
D Erroi, M Sigona, T Suarez, D Trischitta… - … and tendons journal, 2017 - ncbi.nlm.nih.gov
Background: Insertional Achilles tendinopathy (IAT) represents a serious challenge for both
physiatrists and surgeons. Here we analyse the results obtained by two conservative …
physiatrists and surgeons. Here we analyse the results obtained by two conservative …
[HTML][HTML] Radial shock wave treatment alone is less efficient than radial shock wave treatment combined with tissue-specific plantar fascia-stretching in patients with …
JD Rompe, J Furia, A Cacchio, C Schmitz… - International Journal of …, 2015 - Elsevier
Background Whether shock wave therapy or shock wave therapy combined with plantar
fascia-specific stretching is more efficient in treating chronic plantar heel pain remains …
fascia-specific stretching is more efficient in treating chronic plantar heel pain remains …
Mechanical stimulation (pulsed electromagnetic fields “PEMF” and extracorporeal shock wave therapy “ESWT”) and tendon regeneration: a possible alternative
F Rosso, DE Bonasia, A Marmotti, U Cottino… - Frontiers in aging …, 2015 - frontiersin.org
The pathogenesis of tendon degeneration and tendinopathy is still partially unclear.
However, an active role of metalloproteinases (MMP), growth factors, such as vascular …
However, an active role of metalloproteinases (MMP), growth factors, such as vascular …
Extracorporeal shockwave therapy treatment in upper limb diseases: a systematic review
G Testa, A Vescio, S Perez, A Consoli… - Journal of clinical …, 2020 - mdpi.com
Background: Rotator cuff tendinopathy (RCT), subacromial impingement (SAIS), and medial
(MEP) and lateral (LEP) epicondylitis are the most common causes of upper limb pain …
(MEP) and lateral (LEP) epicondylitis are the most common causes of upper limb pain …
Prolotherapy vs radial extracorporeal shock wave therapy in the short-term treatment of lateral epicondylosis: a randomized clinical trial
Objective The aim of this study was to compare the efficacy of prolotherapy with hypertonic
dextrose and radial shock wave therapy in chronic lateral epicondilosis. Design Prospective …
dextrose and radial shock wave therapy in chronic lateral epicondilosis. Design Prospective …
[HTML][HTML] Extracorporeal Shock Wave Treatment (ESWT) enhances the in vitro-induced differentiation of human tendon-derived stem/progenitor cells (hTSPCs)
Extracorporeal shock wave therapy (ESWT) is a non-invasive and innovative technology for
the management of specific tendinopathies. In order to elucidate the ESWT-mediated clinical …
the management of specific tendinopathies. In order to elucidate the ESWT-mediated clinical …