EXTRACORPOREAL SHOCK WAVE THERAPY

This study looked at whether adding extracorporeal shockwave therapy (ESWT) to standard physiotherapy helps young adults (ages 18-29) with chronic neck pain. 52 participants received either physiotherapy alone or physiotherapy plus shockwave therapy. The goal was to see if the co…

This study tested whether low-energy shock wave therapy can help breast cancer patients who develop painful, tight cords under the arm after surgery (axillary web syndrome). Twenty patients received the treatment to see if it improved their arm movement and reduced pain. The goal…

This study tested whether adding shock wave therapy to standard physiotherapy helps people with shoulder impingement syndrome. Thirty adults received either shock waves plus physiotherapy or physiotherapy alone for three weeks. Researchers measured pain, shoulder function, and sl…

This study tested two treatments for tennis elbow (lateral epicondylitis): extracorporeal shock wave therapy (ESWT) and phonophoresis (ultrasound with gel). Sixty adults with elbow pain for at least 3 months took part. Researchers measured pain, hand grip strength, daily function…

This study tested whether adding extracorporeal shock wave therapy (ESWT) to standard physical therapy helps people with chronic low back pain that does not travel down the legs. 69 adults aged 18-65 with pain lasting at least three months took part. One group received real ESWT …