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Therapeutic ultrasound not beneficial in rotator cuff tendinopathy in low quality studies

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November 2015

Therapeutic ultrasound not beneficial in rotator cuff tendinopathy in low quality studies

Vol: 4| Issue: 11| Number:29| ISSN#: 2564-2537
Study Type:Meta-analysis/Systematic Review
OE Level Evidence:3
Journal Level of Evidence:N/A

The efficacy of therapeutic ultrasound for rotator cuff tendinopathy: A systematic review and meta-analysis

Phys Ther Sport. 2015 Aug;16(3):276-84.

Contributing Authors:
F Desmeules J Boudreault JS Roy C Dionne P Frémont JC Macdermid

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11 randomized controlled studies of low methodological quality were included in this systematic review and meta-analysis, to determine the efficacy of therapeutic ultrasound in adults with rotator cuff tendinopathy. Results indicated that therapeutic ultrasound was not beneficial in terms of improving pain or function when compared to other active treatment, placebo, or as an addition to exercise.

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