Beneficial Effects of Shock Wave Therapy in Patients with Adhesive capsulitis- A Clinical Review

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Keywords:

shock wave therapy, adhesive capsulitis, Extracorporeal Shock Wave Therapy (ESWT), rotator cuff lesion, diabetes, extracorporeal shock wave lithotripsy (ESWL)

Abstract

Background and purpose: This clinical review synthesizes and analyzes several studies investigating the effects of Extracorporeal Shock Wave Therapy (ESWT) on frozen shoulder patients. Studies explore the efficacy of ESWT compared to conservative physical therapy, oral steroids, and ultrasound therapy. The findings suggest that ESWT is a promising intervention for improving pain and function in individuals with frozen shoulder, offering potential advantages over traditional therapies.

Methodology: Different electronic data base was explored to find the studies on the beneficial effect of ESWT on the patient with adessive capsulitis. most relevant studies were included.

Conclusion: The articles thoroughly underscore Extracorporeal Shock Wave Therapy (ESWT) as highly effective for easing pain, decreasing inflammation, and restoring joint function in adhesive capsulitis. Moreover, ESWT substantially supports patients in comfortably resuming daily activities without experiencing discomfort.

 

Author Biographies

  • Gowrishankar potturi, UTTAR PRADESH UNIVERSITY OF MEDICAL SCIENCES

    HOD. DEPARTMENT OF PHYSIOTHERAPY, FACULTY OF PARAMEDICAL SCIENCES

  • K.B Ranjeet Singh Chaudhary, UTTAR PRADESH UNIVERSITY OF MEDICAL SCIENCES

    Faculty member department of physiotherapy

  • Neha dubey, UTTAR PRADESH UNIVERSITY OF MEDICAL SCIENCES

    Faculty member department of physiotherapy  

  • Anjali Agarwal, UTTAR PRADESH UNIVERSITY OF MEDICAL SCIENCES

    Faculty member of department of physiotherapy

Published

2024-04-13

Issue

Vol. 8 No. 1 (2024)

Section

Articles