The effects of shockwave therapy on musculoskeletal conditions based on changes in imaging: a systematic review and meta-analysis with meta-regression

Abstract Background Shockwave therapy (SWT) is a commonly used intervention for a number of musculoskeletal conditions with varying clinical outcomes. However, the capacity of SWT to influence pathophysiological processes and the morphology of affected tissues remains unclear. The objective of the c...

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Published in:	BMC Musculoskeletal Disorders
Main Authors:	Hani Al-Abbad, Sophie Allen, Susan Morris, Jackie Reznik, Erik Biros, Bruce Paulik, Anthony Wright
Format:	Article
Language:	English
Published:	BMC 2020-04-01
Subjects:	Extracorporeal shockwave therapy Imaging Systematic review Meta-analysis
Online Access:	http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s12891-020-03270-w