The Efficacy of Unfocused Extracorporeal Shock Waves for the Treatment of Achilles Tendinopathy

Category: Sports Introduction/Purpose: Extracorporeal shock wave therapy (ESWT) may be a viable non-invasive treatment modality for patients suffering from Achilles Tendinopathy. There seems to be a relationship between the ESWT protocol and patient outcomes. Data suggest that higher energy levels o...

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Main Authors: Ashraf M. Fansa MB BCh, Martin J. O’Malley MD, Eoghan T. Hurley MB BCh BAO, John G. Kennedy MD, FRCS(Orth)
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: SAGE Publishing 2020-10-01
Series:Foot & Ankle Orthopaedics
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1177/2473011420S00201