Shockwave Therapy Research and Evidence

Turkish Journal of Physical Medicine and RehabilitationSep 2022Medium journal impact

A comparison between the efficacy of eccentric exercise and extracorporeal shock wave therapy on tendon thickness, vascularity, and elasticity in Achilles tendinopathy: A randomized controlled trial.

Journal of Clinical Medicine29/12/2020High journal impact

Long-Term Efficacy of Extracorporeal Shock Wave Therapy on Lower Limb Post-Stroke Spasticity: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of Randomized Controlled Trials.

European Journal of Physical and Rehabilitation MedicineDec 2024High journal impact

Ultrasound-guided percutaneous lavage for the treatment of rotator cuff calcific tendinopathy: a systematic review with meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials.

Journal of NeuroEngineering and Rehabilitation03/05/2026High journal impact

Efficacy of radial shock wave therapy for ankle spasticity in patients with stroke within 3 months of onset: a prospective quasi-experimental study.

PM&R06/08/2025Low journal impact

Focal extracorporeal shockwave therapy in shoulder calcific tendinopathy: A retrospective observational study of sonographic prognostic factors.

Musculoskeletal Science and PracticeFeb 2022Medium journal impact

Effect of low-level laser therapy on pain and disability in patients with plantar fasciitis: A systematic review and meta-analysis.

Clinical Journal of Sport Medicine07/01/2026Low journal impact

Use of Extracorporeal Shockwave Therapy for the Management of Bone Pathologies: A Systematic Review.

Archives of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation23/03/2026Low journal impact

Effect of Extracorporeal Shock Wave Therapy Combined with Kinesio Taping on Shoulder Function in Patients with Long-Head Biceps Tendinopathy: A Randomized Controlled Trial.

PM&RNov 2020Low journal impact

Extracorporeal Shockwave Therapy Versus Platelet-rich Plasma for Achilles Tendinopathy.

PM&RDec 2018Low journal impact

Effect of Shockwave Treatment for Management of Upper and Lower Extremity Musculoskeletal Conditions: A Narrative Review.

Journal of Foot and Ankle ResearchMar 2026Medium journal impact

Plantar Fasciitis Research: A Bibliometric Analysis From 2010-2024.

Journal of Clinical Medicine03/12/2024High journal impact

Sex Differences and Extracorporeal Shockwave Therapy Outcomes in Runners with Achilles or Hamstring Tendinopathy.

PM&R2025Low journal impact

Author reply to letter re: "Focal extracorporeal shockwave therapy in shoulder calcific tendinopathy: A retrospective observational study of sonographic prognostic factors".

Turkish Journal of Physical Medicine and RehabilitationMar 2025Medium journal impact

Comparison of extracorporeal shock wave therapy and manual therapy on active trigger points of the sternocleidomastoid muscle in cervicogenic headache: A randomized controlled trial.

European Journal of Physical and Rehabilitation MedicineAug 2018High journal impact

Comparison of the effect of focused and radial extracorporeal shock waves on spastic equinus in patients with stroke: a randomized controlled trial.

NeuroRehabilitation07/01/2026Medium journal impact

Comparison of Extracorporeal Radial Shock Wave Different Doses On Carpal Tunnel Syndrome: A Preliminary Study.

Musculoskeletal Science and PracticeNov 2025Medium journal impact

Education, rapport and convenience are key to participants' perceptions of receiving physiotherapy or shockwave for proximal hamstring tendinopathy: a qualitative study.

BMC Musculoskeletal Disorders13/03/2023Medium journal impact

Study on the effect, safety, prognosis quality and application value of extracorporeal shock wave based neural activity in carpal tunnel syndrome patients.

Journal of Hand Therapy2024Low journal impact

A randomized clinical trial on the changing of median nerve cross-sectional area and pain after extracorporeal shock wave and low-level laser therapy added to conventional physical therapy in patients with mild-to-moderate carpal tunnel syndrome.

Frontiers in Rehabilitation Sciences09/01/2026Medium journal impact

Radial extracorporeal shock wave therapy alters plantar pressure distribution in chronic plantar fasciitis: a biomechanical analysis.

BMC Musculoskeletal Disorders13/01/2024Medium journal impact

A randomized trial of treatment for anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction by radial extracorporeal shock wave therapy.

American Journal of Physical Medicine and RehabilitationJul 2022Medium journal impact

Comparison of Radial Extracorporeal Shock Wave Therapy and Local Corticosteroid Injection Effectiveness in Patients With Carpal Tunnel Syndrome: A Randomized Controlled Study.

European Journal of Physical and Rehabilitation MedicineApr 2019High journal impact

Bone marrow lesions of the knee: longitudinal correlation between lesion size changes and pain before and after conservative treatment by extracorporeal shockwave therapy.

Journal of Back and Musculoskeletal RehabilitationJul 2025Medium journal impact

Comparison of the efficacy of extracorporeal shock wave therapy and trigger point dry needling in the treatment of Calcaneal Epin- A randomized trial.

Physiotherapy Theory and PracticeFeb 2024Medium journal impact

Callus formation and bone remodeling in a tibial nonunion after minimal invasive percutaneous screw fixation followed by extracorporeal shockwave therapy 17-months after initial trauma - A case report.

Journal of Back and Musculoskeletal Rehabilitation2023Medium journal impact

The therapeutic effect of extracorporeal shock wave therapy combined with Kinesio Tape on plantar fasciitis.

American Journal of Physical Medicine and RehabilitationMay 2022Medium journal impact

Comparison of Extracorporeal Shockwave Therapy and Blind Steroid Injection in Patients With Coccydynia: A Randomized Clinical Trial.

Journal of Back and Musculoskeletal Rehabilitation07/10/2025Medium journal impact

Extracorporeal shock wave therapy versus Kinesio taping in treating musculoskeletal disorders: A GRADE-assessed systematic review and meta-analysis.

European Journal of Physical and Rehabilitation MedicineDec 2019High journal impact

Effect of extracorporeal shockwave therapy on muscle spasticity in patients with cerebral palsy: meta-analysis and systematic review.

Turkish Journal of Physical Medicine and RehabilitationDec 2020Medium journal impact

Extracorporeal shock wave therapy as a conservative treatment option for carpal tunnel syndrome: A double-blind, prospective, randomized, placebo-controlled study.

The Physician and SportsmedicineSep 2020Medium journal impact

Calcific tendinopathy of the rotator cuff: a review of operative versus nonoperative management.

PM&RMar 2023Low journal impact

Effectiveness of dextrose prolotherapy for the treatment of chronic plantar fasciitis: A systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials.

Journal of Physiotherapy02/04/2026Medium journal impact

Low-intensity shockwave therapy and pelvic floor muscle training each mitigate erectile dysfunction in men with diabetes: a randomised controlled trial.

Journal of Clinical Medicine2026High journal impact

Correction: Walewicz et al. Effect of Radial Extracorporeal Shock Wave Therapy on Pain Intensity, Functional Efficiency, and Postural Control Parameters in Patients with Chronic Low Back Pain: A Randomized Clinical Trial. 2020, , 568.

Journal of Stroke and Cerebrovascular DiseasesMar 2020Medium journal impact

Long-term Effects of Extracorporeal Shock Wave Therapy on Poststroke Spasticity: A Meta-analysis of Randomized Controlled Trials.

Journal of Clinical Medicine28/08/2024High journal impact

Extracorporeal Shock Wave Therapy (eSWT) in Spinal Cord Injury-A Narrative Review.

European Journal of Physical and Rehabilitation MedicineJun 2018High journal impact

Effectiveness of Extracorporeal Shock Wave Therapy and kinesio taping in calcific tendinopathy of the shoulder: a randomized controlled trial.

Frontiers in Rehabilitation Sciences2025Medium journal impact

Case Report: Focused shockwave therapy (fESWT) in thumb carpometacarpal joint osteoarthritis: a single case study.

Clinical RehabilitationSep 2019Medium journal impact

Clinical efficacy of extracorporeal shockwave therapy for knee osteoarthritis: a systematic review and meta-regression of randomized controlled trials.

Topics in Stroke RehabilitationMar 2020Medium journal impact

The effectiveness of extracorporeal shock wave therapy to reduce lower limb spasticity in stroke patients: a systematic review and meta-analysis.

Physical Therapy and Rehabilitation JournalJul 2025High journal impact

Extracorporeal Shock Wave Therapy for Chronic Adhesive Capsulitis in Type 2 Diabetics: A Systematic Review With Meta-Analysis.

Musculoskeletal CareSep 2025Medium journal impact

Effect of Different Physiotherapeutic Interventions in Plantar Fasciitis: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of Randomized Controlled Trials.

Frontiers in Neurology09/09/2021Medium journal impact

Effects of Radial Extracorporeal Shock Wave Therapy on Flexor Spasticity of the Upper Limb in Post-stroke Patients: Study Protocol for a Randomized Controlled Trial.

Physical Therapy in SportMay 2021Medium journal impact

Effectiveness of conservative therapy in tendinopathy-related shoulder pain: A systematic review of randomized controlled trials.

Archives of Physical Medicine and RehabilitationNov 2021Low journal impact

Extracorporeal Shockwave Therapy in the Treatment of Trigger Finger: A Randomized Controlled Study.

The Spine Journal2021Medium journal impact

Low energy extracorporeal shock wave therapy combined with low tension traction can better reshape the microenvironment in degenerated intervertebral disc regeneration and repair.

Frontiers in Neurology05/06/2026Medium journal impact

Radial extracorporeal shock wave therapy for the management of spasticity in cerebral palsy: a randomized controlled trial with different time intervals between sessions.

Turkish Journal of Physical Medicine and RehabilitationJun 2019Medium journal impact

Comparison of effects of low-level laser therapy and extracorporeal shock wave therapy in plantar fasciitis treatment: A randomized, prospective, single-blind clinical study.

Turkish Journal of Physical Medicine and RehabilitationDec 2021Medium journal impact

Comparison of platelet-rich plasma and extracorporeal shock wave therapy in patients with chronic lateral epicondylitis: A prospective, randomized-controlled study.

Frontiers in Rehabilitation Sciences15/09/2023Medium journal impact

Emerging theory of sensitization in post-stroke muscle spasticity.

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