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Achilles tendinopathy: Dietary supplementation improves extracorporeal shockwave efficacy
August 2013
Achilles tendinopathy: Dietary supplementation improves extracorporeal shockwave efficacy
Study Type:Therapy
OE Level Evidence:2
Journal Level of Evidence:N/A
SWAAT Study: Extracorporeal Shock Wave Therapy and Arginine Supplementation and Other Nutraceuticals for Insertional Achilles Tendinopathy
Adv Ther. 2012 Sep;29(9):799-814. doi: 10.1007/s12325-012-0046-4. Epub 2012 Aug 24Did you know you're eligible to earn 0.5 CME credits for reading this report? Click Here
Synopsis
64 patients with insertional Achilles tendinopathy were randomized to receive extracorporeal shockwave therapy (ESWT) and an arginine supplement or ESWT and a placebo. Although there was no difference between the two groups for pain at 2 months, the supplement group demonstrated lower pain scores than the control group at 6 months. The supplement group was also superior to the control group at 2 a...
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