EXTRACORPOREAL SHOCK WAVE THERAPY

This study tested whether low-energy shock wave therapy can improve shoulder movement and reduce pain in people with axillary web syndrome, a common complication after breast cancer surgery. Twenty adults who had breast cancer surgery and developed this condition received the tre…

This study tested two non-invasive 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 were enrolled. Researchers measured pain, hand grip strengt…

This study tested whether adding shock wave therapy to standard physical therapy helps people with chronic low back pain more than standard therapy alone. 69 adults with pain lasting at least 3 months took part. Researchers measured pain and disability before treatment, right aft…

This study looked at whether adding a treatment called extracorporeal shockwave therapy (ESWT) to standard physical therapy helps people with long-term neck pain. Fifty-two adults aged 18 to 29 with chronic neck pain took part. The goal was to see if the shockwaves could reduce p…

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…