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Category: Non-Invasive Therapies

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Extracorporeal Shockwave Therapy Versus Platelet Rich Plasma Injection in Patients of Chronic Plantar Fasciitis: A Randomized Controlled Trial From a Tertiary Center of Eastern India

In this randomized controlled trial, Pandey et al. compared the effectiveness of extracorporeal shockwave therapy (ESWT) and platelet-rich plasma (PRP) injections in treating chronic plantar fasciitis. The study included 60 patients who were randomly assigned to receive either ESWT or PRP therapy. Outcomes were measured using the Visual Analog Scale

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The Use of Shock Waves in Peripheral Nerve Regeneration: New Perspectives?

This review examines the potential of extracorporeal shock wave therapy (ESWT) in promoting peripheral nerve regeneration. The authors discuss how ESWT may facilitate nerve repair through mechanisms such as mechanotransduction, angiogenesis, and modulation of inflammatory responses. Preclinical studies cited in the review indicate that ESWT can enhance axonal growth, improve

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Extracorporeal Shockwave Therapy Versus Ultrasound Therapy for Plantar Fasciitis: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis

This systematic review and meta-analysis by Al-Siyabi et al. compared the efficacy of extracorporeal shockwave therapy (ESWT) and ultrasound therapy (UST) in treating plantar fasciitis. Analyzing data from multiple studies, the authors found that ESWT significantly reduced pain and improved functional outcomes more than UST. The review highlighted that ESWT

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High-energy extracorporeal shock-wave therapy for treating chronic calcific tendinitis of the shoulder: a systematic review

This systematic review by Bannuru et al. synthesized data from 28 randomized controlled trials encompassing 1,745 participants to evaluate the efficacy of extracorporeal shock wave therapy (ESWT) in treating calcific and noncalcific shoulder tendinitis. The analysis revealed that high-energy ESWT (energy flux density ≥0.28 mJ/mm²) significantly improved pain and shoulder

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Low-energy Extracorporeal Shock Wave Therapy Promotes Vascular Endothelial Growth Factor Expression and Improves Locomotor Recovery After Spinal Cord Injury

In a preclinical study published in Journal of Neurosurgery, Yamaya et al. explored the therapeutic potential of low-energy extracorporeal shock wave therapy (ESWT) in enhancing recovery following spinal cord injury (SCI). Utilizing a rat model, the researchers administered ESWT to the injured spinal cord and assessed its effects on vascular

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Low-intensity Extracorporeal Shock Wave Treatment Improves Erectile Function: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis

This systematic review and meta-analysis, published in European Urology, evaluated the efficacy and safety of low-intensity extracorporeal shock wave therapy (Li-ESWT) for treating erectile dysfunction (ED). Analyzing data from 14 studies encompassing 833 patients, the researchers found that Li-ESWT significantly improved erectile function, with a mean increase of 6.4 points

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Low-Intensity Shockwave Therapy for Erectile Dysfunction: A Randomized Clinical Trial Comparing 2 Treatment Protocols and the Impact of Repeating Treatment

This randomized clinical trial, published in The Journal of Sexual Medicine, evaluated the efficacy of two different low-intensity shockwave therapy (Li-SWT) protocols and the impact of retreatment in men with erectile dysfunction (ED). The study enrolled 126 men with vasculogenic ED, randomized into two groups: one receiving a 3-week treatment

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Low-Intensity Shockwave Therapy Improves Hemodynamic Parameters in Patients With Vasculogenic Erectile Dysfunction: A Triplex Ultrasonography-Based Sham-Controlled Trial

In this randomized, double-blind, sham-controlled trial, Kalyvianakis and Hatzichristou assessed the efficacy of low-intensity shockwave therapy (Li-SWT) on penile hemodynamics in men with vasculogenic erectile dysfunction (ED). The study enrolled 60 men with vasculogenic ED, randomized to receive either active Li-SWT or a sham treatment over a specified period. Hemodynamic

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Extracorporeal Shock Wave Therapy (ESWT) in Urology: A Systematic Review of Outcome in Peyronie’s Disease, Erectile Dysfunction and Chronic Pelvic Pain

In this 2017 systematic review, Fojecki et al. evaluated the efficacy of extracorporeal shock wave therapy (ESWT) in treating Peyronie’s disease (PD), erectile dysfunction (ED), and chronic pelvic pain syndrome (CPPS). The authors analyzed multiple randomized controlled trials and observational studies to assess the outcomes of ESWT on these urological

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