ArticleJournal of functional morphology and kinesiology2022
Analgesic Effect of Extracorporeal Shock-Wave Therapy in Individuals with Lateral Epicondylitis: A Randomized Controlled Trial.
Article in Journal of functional morphology and kinesiology, 2022. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. It is linked to trial NCT06087081 (Effects of Mills Manipulation With and Without Mulligan Pain Release Phenomena on Pain, Hand Grip Strength and Function in Patients With Lateral Epicondylitis), which is not on this map. Cited by 13 papers.
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Effects of Mills Manipulation With and Without Mulligan Pain Release Phenomena on Pain, Hand Grip Strength and Function in Patients With Lateral Epicondylitis
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- Effects of extracorporeal shockwave therapy versus ultrasonic therapy and deep friction massage in the management of lateral epicondylitis: a randomized clinical trial.Scientific reports · 2024Trial
- A randomized trial of treatment for anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction by radial extracorporeal shock wave therapy.BMC musculoskeletal disorders · 2024Trial
- Comparative Effectiveness of Focused Versus Radial Extracorporeal Shockwave Therapy and Leukocyte-Poor Versus Leukocyte-Rich Platelet-Rich Plasma for Lateral Epicondylitis: A Network Meta-Analysis.Journal of clinical medicine · 2026Review
- Extracorporeal Shock Wave Therapy in Chronic Lateral Elbow Tendinopathy: A Systematic Review.Orthopaedic journal of sports medicine · 2026Review
- High-Intensity Laser Therapy Versus Extracorporeal Shockwave Therapy for Lateral Elbow Tendinopathy: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis.Bioengineering (Basel, Switzerland) · 2026Review
- Case Report: Application of extracorporeal shockwave therapy in medial epicondylitis with concomitant ulnar nerve instability: a case series with long-term follow-up.Frontiers in rehabilitation sciences · 2026Article
- Optimizing Management of Morton's Neuroma: Extracorporeal Shock Wave Therapy in Clinical Practice.Cureus · 2026Review
- Ultrasound-Guided Versus Landmark-Based Extracorporeal Shock Wave Therapy for Calcific Shoulder Tendinopathy: An Interventional Clinical Trial.Diagnostics (Basel, Switzerland) · 2025Article
- Radial versus focused extracorporeal shockwave therapy in lateral epicondylitis: Acute effects on pain, muscle strength, upper extremity function, and quality of life.Turkish journal of physical medicine and rehabilitation · 2025Article
- Special Issue "Role of Exercises in Musculoskeletal Disorders-4th Edition".Journal of functional morphology and kinesiology · 2025Article
- Advancements in Therapeutic Approaches for Degenerative Tendinopathy: Evaluating Efficacy and Challenges.International journal of molecular sciences · 2024Review
- Clinical and Sonographic Evaluation of the Effectiveness of Extracorporeal Shock Wave Therapy in Patients with Lateral Epicondylitis.Medeniyet medical journal · 2024Article
- The effect of extracorporeal shock-wave therapy on pain in patients with various tendinopathies: a systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized control trials.BMC sports science, medicine & rehabilitation · 2024Article
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Abstract
This study was conducted to investigate the effect of extracorporeal shock-wave therapy (ESWT) on pain, grip strength, and upper-extremity function in lateral epicondylitis. A sample of 40 patients with LE (21 males) was randomly allocated to either the ESWT experimental (n = 20) or the conventional-physiotherapy control group (n = 20). All patients received five sessions during the treatment program. The outcome measures used were the Visual Analog Scale (VAS), the Taiwan version of the Disabilities of the Arm, Shoulder, and Hand (DASH) questionnaire, and a dynamometer (maximal grip strength). Forty participants completed the study. Participants in both groups improved significantly after treatment in terms of VAS (pain reduced), maximal grip strength, and DASH scores. However, the pain was reduced and upper-extremity function and maximal grip strength were more significantly improved after ESWT in the experimental group. ESWT has a superior effect in reducing pain and improving upper-extremity function and grip strength in people with lateral epicondylitis. It seems that five sessions of ESWT are optimal to produce a significant difference. Further studies are strongly needed to verify our findings.
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