Although the therapeutic activity itself could improve the symptoms of osteoarthritis, objective improvements were only seen after ESWT. The height of the suprapatellar effusion decreased after ESWT and the effect was maintained after 1 month. Our results suggest that ESWT may be effective in reducing suprapatellar effusion and improving symptoms of mild knee osteoarthritis. However, studies are required with a larger sample size.
Shockwave therapy is a safe and effective form of treatment in the treatment of patellar tendinopathy, whose results are considerably better than those of the conservative measures we currently use to treat patellar tendinopathy. Shockwave therapy is a cutting-edge treatment that uses acoustic waves to stimulate the body's natural healing response. The therapy involves directing high-energy sound waves to the affected area, increasing blood flow, reducing inflammation and promoting tissue regeneration. Unlike surgery or long-term medication use, shockwave therapy provides a minimally invasive, drug-free solution for relieving knee pain.
Often, the patient is unable to successfully complete physiotherapy and therefore undertake rehabilitation. Shockwave treatment reduces symptoms of the injury and often reduces pain with 2 or 3 treatments, which in turn relieves stress and the patient can complete a successful rehabilitation.
