The effectiveness of shockwave therapy on patellar tendinopathy, Achilles tendinopathy, and plantar fasciitis: a systematic review and meta-analysis

BackgroundTendinopathy is a growing global concern affecting many people, like athletes, workers, and the elderly. Despite its commonality among the sporting population, there is no practical clinical guideline for patellar tendinopathy (PT). Furthermore, there is conflicting evidence between clinic...

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Published in:	Frontiers in Immunology
Main Authors:	Ravon Charles, Lei Fang, Ranran Zhu, Jinxiang Wang
Format:	Article
Language:	English
Published:	Frontiers Media S.A. 2023-08-01
Subjects:	extracorporeal shockwave therapy patellar tendinopathy Achilles tendinopathy tendinopathy plantar fasciitis
Online Access:	https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fimmu.2023.1193835/full

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