Results
There were no significant differences between the two groups regarding NRS pain score and CMS score within 24 weeks after intervention (all p > 0.05). However, F-SWT resulted in significantly lower NRS compared with R-SWT at 24 weeks and 48 weeks after treatment (2.7 ± 1.0 vs. 4.5 ± 1.2 and 1.4 ± 1.0 vs. 3.0 ± 0.8, respectively, all p < 0.001). Similar results were found in CMS changes and radiographic findings.
Conclusion
Both F-SWT and R-SWT are effective in patients with noncalcific rotator cuff tendinopathy. F-SWT proved to be significantly superior to R-SWT at long-term follow-up (more than 24 weeks)
Key message
Both Focused shockwave and radial pressure are effective for pain relief in rotator cuff tendinopathies in the short term
Pubmed
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/33506031/
Short- and Intermediate-Term Results of Extracorporeal Shockwave Therapy for Noninsertional Achilles Tendinopathy.
Scientific Literature Overview RPW - Therapeutic
Authors Published Date Place of orgin
Abdelkader NA, Helmy MNK, Fayaz NA, Saweeres ESB.
Foot Ankle Int. 15. Epub ahead of print.
Jan 2021
Faculty of Physical Therapy, Cairo University, Giza, Egypt.
Background
Earlier randomized controlled trials (RCTs) reported only midterm (3-4 months) results of extracorporeal shockwave therapy (ESWT) as a treatment for non insertional Achilles tendinopathy (NAT). This study compared the effectiveness of an eccentric loading program followed by stretching exercises combined with ESWT (study group) or sham ESWT (control group) for treating chronic NAT in both the short and long term.
Objective
Tested products
Storz Duolith SD1 Radial Pressure Wave device
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