Efficacy of extracorporeal shock wave therapy for knee tendinopathies and other soft tissue disorders: a meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials

Efficacy of extracorporeal shock wave therapy for knee tendinopathies and other soft tissue disorders: a meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials

Abstract 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 used in clinical practice for managing orthopedic conditions. The aim of this study was to determine the clinical efficacy...

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Main Authors: Chun-De Liao, Guo-Min Xie, Jau-Yih Tsauo, Hung-Chou Chen, Tsan-Hon Liou
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2018-08-01
Series:BMC Musculoskeletal Disorders
Subjects:
Extracorporeal shock wave therapy
Knee
Musculoskeletal disorders
Physical therapy
Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s12891-018-2204-6

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