The Musculoskeletal Applications of Extracorporeal Shockwave Therapy for Foot and Ankle Disorders: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis

CONCLUSIONS: Evidence from the articles analysed in this review suggest a beneficial healing effect of ESWT in treating musculoskeletal disorders affecting the foot and ankle, with minimal side effects being reported. Thus, ESWT can be used safely in combination with other treatment modalities in order to achieve the best patient outcomes. Future studies should attempt to optimize the treatment protocols of ESWT to confirm these findings.PMID:34878537 | DOI:10.7547/18-191
Source: Journal of the American Podiatric Medical Association - Category: Podiatry Authors: Source Type: research