Effectiveness of Radial Shock-Wave Therapy for Calcific Tendinitis of the Shoulder: Single-Blind, Randomized Clinical Study

Angelo Cacchio, Marco Paoloni, Antonio Barile, Romildo Don, Fosco De Paulis, Vittorio Calvisi, Alberto Ranavolo, Massimo Frascarelli, Valter Santilli, G Spacca

Physical Therapy · 2006 · 174 citations · 37 references

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Abstract

The results suggest that the use of RSWT for the management of calcific tendinitis of the shoulder is safe and effective, leading to a significant reduction in pain and improvement of shoulder function after 4 weeks, without adverse effects.

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