SHOCK-WAVE THERAPY APPLICATION IN CLINICAL PRACTICE (REVIEW)

Area of Science:

• Physiotherapy
• Biomedical Engineering
• Rehabilitation Medicine

Background:

• Extracorporeal shock-wave therapy (ESWT) is increasingly utilized in physiotherapy.
• Understanding the fundamental mechanisms of shock wave interaction with biological tissues is crucial.
• The therapeutic potential of ESWT spans various inflammatory and traumatic conditions.

Purpose of the Study:

• To review the literature on ESWT in physiotherapy.
• To highlight the mechanisms of shock wave action.
• To present evidence for ESWT efficacy and explore combination therapies.

Main Methods:

• Literature review of studies on extracorporeal shock-wave therapy.
• Analysis of research on ESWT mechanisms and clinical applications.
• Examination of comparative efficacy data and combination therapy research.

Main Results:

• ESWT demonstrates significant efficacy in treating a broad spectrum of inflammatory diseases and traumatic injuries.
• Comparative studies and research into potentiating ESWT effects with other methods have been reviewed.
• The range of clinical indications for ESWT has expanded considerably in recent years.

Conclusions:

• ESWT is a highly effective therapeutic modality in physiotherapy for diverse conditions.
• Further investigation into the precise mechanisms of action is warranted.
• Optimization of ESWT parameters (energy, pulse count, course duration) requires more rigorous study beyond empirical approaches.