Abstract: Extracorporeal Shock Wave Therapy, (or ESWT), is a new technology using shockwaves to treat chronic, painful conditions of the musculoskeletal system. A shockwave is an intense, but very short energy wave traveling faster than the speed of sound. The word "Extra-corporeal" means "outside the body" and refers to the fact that the shockwaves are generated outside the body.
Methods: Evidences Reviewed From Literature Search 2005-2018.It was taken from pubmed, Googlescholar, wiley online libraby.
Conclusion: EWST is often a last resort treatment once other less expensive treatments have failed (ie. manual therapy, US). Best results when used in conjunction with exercise Not a stand-alone modality. Positive findings for plantar fasciitis, patellar tendinopathy, and Achilles tendinopathy. Mixed results for calcific tendinopathy of the shoulder and lateral epicondylitis.
Keywords: Extracorporeal Shock Wave Therapy, plantar fasciitis, tendinopathy, epicondylitis.
Title: EXTRACORPOREAL SHOCKWAVE THERAPY: AN EVIDENCE BASED PRACTICE
Author: DR.CHIRAG P. SOLANKI, DR.RAHUL M. CHHATLANI
International Journal of Healthcare Sciences
ISSN 2348-5728 (Online)
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