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Interpreted search term: (extracorporeal shockwave OR shockwave OR "shock wave" OR ESWT OR SWT OR "radial shockwave") AND (physiotherapy OR physical therapy)
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Physiotherapy with ESWT for suspected UCL-related symptoms in baseball pitchers yielded better clinical outcomes than physiotherapy alone in terms of a higher return rate and earlier start of throwing. ESWT can be an alternative treatment option for baseball pitchers with suspected UCL-related symptoms.
TPS appears to induce clinically meaningful and lasting improvements across multiple domains in PD, accompanied by EEG changes that indicate enhanced neuroplasticity. However, due to the nature of this pilot open-label trial, these results should be interpreted as preliminary, hypothesis-generating findings that require confirmation in adequately sham-controlled randomized clinical trials.
Our findings suggest that shockwave and vacuum therapy can be used as a treatment for patients with PVD who have difficulties participating in physical exercise. Hydrotherapy could assist patients participating in physical exercise programs to achieve better outcomes. This study was registered in the PROSPERO database CRD42023461442.
Conservative and injection-based modalities provided clinically meaningful short-term improvements in patients with lateral epicondylitis. While CS injection produced rapid analgesic effects, non-invasive interventions such as LLLT, splinting, and ESWT achieved comparable functional benefits without the risks of invasive therapy. Although PRP improved pain and functional scores, its limited effect on HGS suggests that it may be best considered as a supportive option in selected patients.
Complete removal of organic tissue could not be achieved with any of the techniques. SWEEPS technology and XP-endo Finisher demonstrated higher efficiency in removing organic tissue from IRR cavities compared with the CNI and EDDY systems.
The administration of ESWT and botulinum toxin injection during the acute care hospital stay for spasticity may be beneficial for promoting early mobilization.
No side effects were observed during and after application of RESWT. It is a safe, non-invasive therapeutic modality for hand spasticity after stroke.
Physical therapies exhibited varying efficacy profiles in management of KOA with most being supported by moderate-to-low levels evidence, warranting further studies to better establish their effectiveness.
AVG combined with traditional aerobic exercise appears to be a safe and effective intervention in ILD, improving submaximal capacity, symptom control, physical activity, satisfaction, and adherence.
These are all important directions for the future treatment of male PE. In this mini-review, we will elaborate on these therapeutic approaches.
The findings of this systematic review suggested that ESWT supported wound healing and is a promising treatment method for musculoskeletal tissue injuries. An implementation of standardised, tissue-specific ESWT protocols will benefit future evidence-based investigations that compare findings between studies on the same targeted tissue. Additional results from well-designed, appropriately powered RCTs will aid decision-making and further inform the clinical evidence of the tissue healing benefits provided by ESWT.
Healthcare resource use was lowest in the low-dose ESWT arm. The pilot trial has demonstrated that patients with a DFU are willing to engage in the proposed trial and suggest the optimal way to deliver the definitive trial.
This RCT found no difference in effectiveness of individualized physiotherapy compared with shockwave therapy on global effect or function in PHT. Future trials on PHT appear feasible but could explore a different sample population or other intervention and/or comparison groups.
Ultrasonography confirmed a partial rupture of the medial gastrocnemius. In addition to presenting this clinical case, we propose a potential treatment approach based on recent evidence-based physiotherapy methods.
Extracorporeal shockwave could be a safe treatment option that provides more rapid and significant pain reduction.
The diagnosis of tendinopathy often remains a clinical diagnosis with the mainstay of treatment remaining activity modification, physical therapy, and anti-inflammatories for acute pain control. Recovery time is widely variable between patients and conditions.
Whether applied alone or in combination with CPE, US cannot reduce pain intensity in patients with PF. However, US in combination with CPE may improve foot function.
ESWT is associated with improved walking distance and quality of life in patients with IC. These findings require cautious interpretation due to the limited number of studies and small sample sizes.
Compared to the placebo, all intensity levels of ESWT were more favorable in terms of efficacy, but there was no difference in terms of acceptability. In addition, M-ESWT appeared to provide additional benefits in pain and function for patients with PHP compared to the other intensity levels. The results provide an evidence-based basis for considering ESWT as an alternative for patients with PHP for whom conservative treatment is not effective, and also highlight future research priorities to providing more decision-making for the clinical management of PHP.