Therapeutic Ultrasound Research and Evidence

Physiotherapy Theory and PracticeNov 2022Medium journal impact

Six month nonunion tibial diaphysis osteotomy treated with conventional pulsed therapeutic ultrasound: a case report.

Journal of Hand Therapy2019Low journal impact

Short-term clinical outcome of orthosis alone vs combination of orthosis, nerve, and tendon gliding exercises and ultrasound therapy for treatment of carpal tunnel syndrome.

Clinical RehabilitationMar 2019Medium journal impact

Short-term effects of neuromuscular electrical stimulation and ultrasound therapies on muscle architecture and functional capacity in knee osteoarthritis: a randomized study.

Clinical RehabilitationJul 2019Medium journal impact

Does adding transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation to therapeutic ultrasound affect pain or function in people with osteoarthritis of the knee? A randomized controlled trial.

BMC Sports Science, Medicine and Rehabilitation10/10/2024Medium journal impact

Comprehensive assessment of heavy slow resistance training and high-dose therapeutic ultrasound in managing patellar tendinopathy, a randomized single-blind controlled trial.

Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews10/06/2016High journal impact

Manual therapy and exercise for rotator cuff disease.

Journal of Back and Musculoskeletal Rehabilitation2019Medium journal impact

Ultrasound therapy: Dose-dependent effects in LBP treatment.

Physiotherapy Research InternationalJul 2026Medium journal impact

Effect of Visceral Manipulation Versus Integrated Neuromuscular Inhibition Technique in Shoulder Impingement Syndrome.

Journal of Clinical Medicine18/09/2023High journal impact

Efficacy of Transcutaneous 4.4 MHz Radiofrequency Diathermy versus Therapeutic Ultrasound for Pain Relief and Functional Recovery in Patients with Knee Osteoarthritis: A Randomized Controlled Study.

Archives of Physical Medicine and RehabilitationNov 2021Low journal impact

Effect of Therapeutic Ultrasound for Neck Pain: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis.

Journal of Back and Musculoskeletal Rehabilitation2018Medium journal impact

Efficacy of therapeutic ultrasound in treatment of adhesive capsulitis: A prospective double blind placebo-controlled randomized trial.

Journal of Clinical Medicine05/03/2026High journal impact

Shockwave or Ultrasound Therapy for Tendinopathy? A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis.

Physiotherapy CanadaAug 2025Low journal impact

A Randomized Trial of Therapeutic Ultrasound on Pain, Tenderness, and Muscle Stiffness Using a High and Low Intensity Model of Delayed Onset Muscle Soreness.

American Journal of Physical Medicine and RehabilitationSep 2018Medium journal impact

Long-Term Course of Shoulders After Ultrasound Therapy for Calcific Tendinitis: Results of the 10-Year Follow-Up of a Randomized Controlled Trial.

Journal of Stroke and Cerebrovascular DiseasesJun 2019Medium journal impact

Comparison of Therapeutic Ultrasound and Radial Shock Wave Therapy in the Treatment of Plantar Flexor Spasticity After Stroke: A Prospective, Single-blind, Randomized Clinical Trial.

Pediatric Physical Therapy Journal2022Low journal impact

Commentary on "Effects of Therapeutic Ultrasound on Growth Plates: A Systematic Review".

Physical Therapy and Rehabilitation Journal10/06/2026High journal impact

Efficacy of physical therapy interventions delivered with home exercise programs for pain and function in plantar fasciitis: a systematic review and network meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials.

BMC Musculoskeletal Disorders23/12/2024Medium journal impact

Efficacy and safety of low-intensity ultrasound therapy for myofascial pain syndrome: a systematic review and meta-analysis.

Journal of Clinical Medicine12/06/2025High journal impact

Comparison of the Effectiveness of Low-Level Laser Therapy and Therapeutic Ultrasound in Patients with Rotator Cuff Tendinopathy.

Physiotherapy Theory and PracticeDec 2022Medium journal impact

Effects of various types of ultrasound therapy in hip osteoarthritis - a double-blind, randomized, controlled, follow-up study.

Physiotherapy JournalMar 2019Low journal impact

Comparison of the effects of 1MHz and 3MHz therapeutic ultrasound on endothelium-dependent vasodilation of humans: a randomised clinical trial.

Clinical RehabilitationDec 2019Medium journal impact

Effects of therapeutic ultrasound for knee osteoarthritis: a systematic review and meta-analysis.

European Journal of Physical and Rehabilitation MedicineFeb 2023High journal impact

Efficacy of therapeutic ultrasound in the treatment of chronic calcific shoulder tendinitis: a randomized trial.

Topics in Stroke Rehabilitation25/06/2024Medium journal impact

Comparative effectiveness of high-intensity laser therapy and ultrasound therapy for hemiplegic shoulder pain in stroke patients: a randomized controlled trial".

BMC Musculoskeletal Disorders27/12/2019Medium journal impact

High-energy dose of therapeutic ultrasound in the treatment of patellar tendinopathy: protocol of a randomized placebo-controlled clinical trial.

Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews15/05/2017High journal impact

Therapeutic ultrasound for venous leg ulcers.

THE JOURNAL OF SPORTS MEDICINE AND PHYSICAL FITNESSDec 2025Low journal impact

Effects of cryo plus ultrasound therapy on pain and functioning in patients with acute long head of the biceps tendinopathy: a proof-of-concept study.

Journal of Exercise RehabilitationApr 2018Medium journal impact

A comparison of the acute effects of radial extracorporeal shockwave therapy, ultrasound therapy, and exercise therapy in plantar fasciitis.

Brazilian Journal of Physical Therapy2021Low journal impact

Therapeutic ultrasound for knee osteoarthritis: A systematic review and meta-analysis with grade quality assessment.

Physiotherapy Theory and Practice02/01/2024Medium journal impact

The effectiveness of therapeutic ultrasound to the mechanically damaged chondrocyte culture.

Physiotherapy Theory and PracticeDec 2025Medium journal impact

Effects of therapeutic ultrasound on endothelial function: systematic review and meta-analysis.

American Journal of Physical Medicine and RehabilitationAug 2022Medium journal impact

Therapeutic Ultrasound and Shockwave Therapy for Tendinopathy: A Narrative Review.

Turkish Journal of Physical Medicine and RehabilitationDec 2023Medium journal impact

Low-level laser therapy versus ultrasound therapy combined with home-based exercise in patients with subacromial impingement syndrome: A randomized-controlled trial.

Turkish Journal of Physical Medicine and RehabilitationSep 2023Medium journal impact

Efficiency of therapeutic underwater ultrasound therapy in mild-to-moderate carpal tunnel syndrome: A randomized sham-controlled study.

Osteoarthritis and CartilageMar 2023Low journal impact

Effects and mechanotransduction pathways of therapeutic ultrasound on healthy and osteoarthritic chondrocytes: a systematic review of in vitro studies.

PLoS One2023High journal impact

A randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled pilot trial of low-intensity pulsed ultrasound therapy for refractory angina pectoris.

Clinical RehabilitationApr 2020Medium journal impact

Efficacy of continuous and pulsed therapeutic ultrasound combined with exercises for knee osteoarthritis: a randomized controlled trial.

Research in Sports Medicine2024Medium journal impact

The combined effectiveness of therapeutic ultrasound, electrical stimulations, and blood flow restriction to treat symptoms of muscle damage.

PLoS One2024High journal impact

Effect of low-intensity focused ultrasound therapy on postpartum uterine involution in puerperal women: A randomized controlled trial.

Turkish Journal of Physical Medicine and RehabilitationDec 2022Medium journal impact

Evaluation of the efficacy of therapeutic ultrasound in the treatment of migraine.

Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews10/06/2016High journal impact

Electrotherapy modalities for rotator cuff disease.

Journal of Back and Musculoskeletal Rehabilitation2024Medium journal impact

Effectiveness of cryo plus ultrasound therapy versus diathermy in combination with high-intensity laser therapy for pain relief in footballers with muscle injuries: A prospective study.

Pediatric Physical Therapy Journal2022Low journal impact

Effects of Therapeutic Ultrasound on Growth Plates: A Systematic Review.

Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews05/07/2020High journal impact

Therapeutic ultrasound for chronic low back pain.

BMC Sports Science, Medicine and Rehabilitation17/12/2025Medium journal impact

Comparative efficacy of myofascial release versus stretching combined with high-powered pulsed therapeutic ultrasound in amateur overhead athletes with active trapezius trigger point pain: a randomized clinical trial.

Journal of Sport RehabilitationJul 2018Medium journal impact

The Effects of Low-Intensity Therapeutic Ultrasound on Measurable Outcomes: A Critically Appraised Topic.

Journal of Orthopaedic & Sports Physical TherapyNov 2018High journal impact

Additive Effect of Therapeutic Ultrasound in the Treatment of Plantar Fasciitis: A Randomized Controlled Trial.

Frontiers in Neurology26/02/2024Medium journal impact

Focused ultrasound therapy in movement disorders: management roadmap toward optimal pathway organization.

Frontiers in Neurology10/07/2024Medium journal impact

Efficacy of shock wave therapy and ultrasound therapy in non-insertional Achilles tendinopathy: a randomised clinical trial.

Frontiers in Neurology06/08/2024Medium journal impact

Focused ultrasound therapy for Alzheimer's disease: exploring the potential for targeted amyloid disaggregation.

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