Efficacy and tolerability of extracorporeal shock wave therapy in patients with plantar fasciopathy: a systematic review with meta-analysis and meta-regression.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

Plantar fasciopathy (PF) is a common musculoskeletal condition characterized by heel pain and functional impairment. Extracorporeal shock wave therapy (ESWT) has gained increasing interest in the treatment of PF, but the optimal ESWT program is still debated. Therefore, this systematic review with meta-analysis and meta-regression aimed at providing a comprehensive assessment of the efficacy and tolerability of ESWT in PF management.

Evidence acquisition

Randomized controlled trials (RCTs) published until February 2023 were systematically searched on PubMed/MEDLINE, Scopus, Web of Science, Cochrane Central Register of Controlled Trials (CENTRAL), and PEDro. Studies assessing adult patients with PF treated with ESWT were considered. The primary outcome was the to

SUBMITTER: Lippi L 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11561739 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature