Shock waves vs. stretches: which heals burn scars better?
NCT ID NCT07234305
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study tested if shock wave therapy works better than standard physical therapy for improving burn scars on the forearm. 80 adults with partial-thickness burns that had healed for at least six months took part. Researchers measured scar thickness and appearance before, after 8 weeks of treatment, and again 8 weeks later to see which approach helped more.
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faculty of physical therapy ,Cairo University
Cairo, 11311, Egypt
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