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Extracorporeal shockwave therapy ineffective for patellar tendinopathy

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April 2013

Extracorporeal shockwave therapy ineffective for patellar tendinopathy

Vol: 2| Issue: 3| Number:177| ISSN#: 2564-2537
Study Type:Therapy
OE Level Evidence:2
Journal Level of Evidence:N/A

No effect of extracorporeal shockwave therapy on patellar tendinopathy in jumping athletes during the competitive season: a randomized clinical trial

Am J Sports Med June 2011 vol. 39 no. 6 1191-1199

Contributing Authors:
J Zwerver F Hartgens E Verhagen H van der Worp I van den Akker-Scheek RL Diercks

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Jumping athletes in sports, such as volleyball and basketball, are at risk of overuse injuries with a common injury being patellar tendinopathy. 62 eligible jumping athletes with patellar tendinopathy for 3-12 months were randomized to receive either extracorporeal shockwave therapy (ESWT) or placebo, to determine the efficacy of EWST in the treatment of this injury. Pain and function in these ath...

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