Comparison of Immediate Effects of Extracorporeal Shockwave Therapy and Conventional Physical Therapy in Patients With Calcific Tendinitis of the Shoulder Rotator Cuff
Abstract:Calcific tendinitis of the shoulder is a frequent disorder with an unknown etiology. It is usually treated with different physical therapy modalities where extracorporeal shockwave therapy comes as a new effective method.The aim of the study was to compare extracorporeal shockwave therapy and conventional physical therapy in the treatment of calcific tendinitis of the rotator cuff of the shoulder.The study is a prospective, monocentric clinical trial involving 40 patients with calcific tendinitis of the rotato… Show more
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