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Is Shockwave Therapy Superior To Sham For Insertional Achilles Tendinopathy At 12 Weeks?
May 2025
Is Shockwave Therapy Superior To Sham For Insertional Achilles Tendinopathy At 12 Weeks?
Study Type:Therapy
OE Level Evidence:1
Journal Level of Evidence:1
Does shockwave therapy lead to better pain and function than sham over 12 weeks in people with insertional Achilles tendinopathy? A randomised controlled trial.
Clin Rehabil . 2025 Feb;39(2):174-186.Did you know you're eligible to earn 0.5 CME credits for reading this report? Click Here
Synopsis
Seventy-six patients with insertional Achilles tendinopathy were randomized to receive three sessions of radial extracorporeal shockwave therapy (n=38) or sham therapy (n=38), alongside identical education and exercise. The primary outcome was the Victorian Institute of Sports Assessment–Achilles (VISA-A) questionnaire. Secondary outcomes included worst pain (VAS), physical activity, kinesiophobia...
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