31/03/2026
"There was no clinically meaningful benefit of SWT in pain and disability for Achilles tendinopathy."
"At present, SWT should not be considered a routine treatment for either insertional or midportion Achilles tendinopathy, and alternative treatments should be prioritized."
Ph. 58313414 for the high level laser alternative
OBJECTIVE: To evaluate the effects of shockwave therapy (SWT) for Achilles tendinopathy compared to sham-SWT as a monotherapy or co-intervention, or no treatment. DESIGN: Systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials (RCTs). LITERATURE SEARCH: AMED, CINAHL, Web of Science, MEDL...