Instant analgesic effect of radial extracorporeal shock wave therapy on primary dysmenorrhoea according to functional magnetic resonance imaging: study protocol for a randomised placebo-controlled trial

Liu, Shanshan; Wang, Lezheng; Yang, Jian

doi:10.1186/s13063-020-4045-5

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“…A sham version of rESWT was used as a control [ 25 ]. In this sham intervention, we placed the rESWT machine on the participant, but we did not administer any shock waves.…”

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Does Radial Extracorporeal Shockwave Therapy Applied to the Achilles Tendon Influence Ankle Functionality?

Joo,

Choi,

Jung

et al. 2024

JFMK

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This study aimed to determine the effectiveness of radial extracorporeal shockwave therapy (rESWT) in enhancing ankle function in patients with Achilles tendon injuries. The choice of rESWT was based on previous success in the treatment of musculoskeletal conditions. The study involved an intervention group that received rESWT, and a control group that received sham therapy. The results revealed that rESWT led to significant improvements in single-leg vertical jump (d = 0.55, p < 0.05), indicating enhanced power generation and ankle functionality that were not observed in the control group. Additionally, the therapy resulted in increased ankle mobility, as observed by improvements in plantar flexion and heel-rise tests. Interestingly, these functional gains were not accompanied by changes in the Achilles tendon stiffness, suggesting that the benefits of rESWT may be more functional than structural. This study highlights rESWT as a promising tool for rehabilitation, particularly following Achilles tendon injuries. The study concluded that, although rESWT appears to improve certain aspects of ankle function, further studies with a larger and more diverse population over a longer period are necessary to confirm these findings and establish comprehensive treatment protocols.

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“…A sham version of rESWT was used as a control [ 25 ]. In this sham intervention, we placed the rESWT machine on the participant, but we did not administer any shock waves.…”

Section: Methodsmentioning

confidence: 99%

Does Radial Extracorporeal Shockwave Therapy Applied to the Achilles Tendon Influence Ankle Functionality?

Joo,

Choi,

Jung

et al. 2024

JFMK

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“…The female assumed the comfortable supine lying position, the therapist stride standing at the level of the female waist. Preceding the intervention, the therapist determine the abdominal muscles myofascial trigger points, and then a coupling gel was applied to the skin surface of the lower abdomen [14]. At that point, the therapist held the shock wave head (EME srl) serial number (EM12681015 Italy) definitely on the area of the lower abdomen.…”

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“…At that point, the therapist held the shock wave head (EME srl) serial number (EM12681015 Italy) definitely on the area of the lower abdomen. The application of the treatment was on the area of lower abdomen on six points as the following: attachment point of rectus abdominis above the symphysis pubis (bilateral), intersection of the anterior superior iliac spine with the outer margin of the rectus abdominis (bilateral), and the anterior superior iliac spine shifts inward by approximately 2 cm along the line (bilateral) [14]. Group A received shock wave therapy (5000 shock/ session, 12 Hz and 1.5 bar at a rate of 10-14 impulses per second for each female) [15].…”

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Effect of shock wave therapy on primary dysmenorrhea: a randomized controlled trial

Hamed

Koseiry

Hussien

et al. 2021

Fiz Pol

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Purpose. Primary dysmenorrhea is a cramping aching pain in the lower abdominal that affects nearby 90% of adolescent females. The purpose of this study was to investigate the impact of the shock wave therapy on primary dysmenorrhea. Methods. Fifty females with primary dysmenorrhea aged 18 –25 years were randomly allotted into two equivalent groups, study group (A) or a control group (B). Group (A) received shock wave about 5000 shock/session for three sessions for the first three days of the menstrual period in addition to the in addition to the dietary modifications for three successive menstrual period. The control group (B) received dietary modifications for 3 months. The numerical rating scale (NRS) and prostaglandin F2α level were used to evaluate females before and after intervention. Results. Within- and between-group analysis revealed a significant difference in all variables after the intervention in favor of group A, as p-value ˂ 0.05. Conclusion. Shock wave therapy is an effective method for alleviating primary dysmenorrhea pain.

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Extracorporeal shock wave therapy for treating primary dysmenorrhea

Yang

Wang

et al. 2021

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Background: There are scanty data to apply radial extracorporeal shock wave therapy (rESWT) on the acupuncture points in the lower abdomen to reduce the menstrual pain. This trial aimed to test the rESWT safety and efficacy for treating primary dysmenorrhea (PD). Methods: Forty-four young-women with PD were randomly assigned to one of the three groups: to receive rESWT on the acupuncture points during the follicular phase (Group A, n = 15) or during the luteal phase (Group B, n = 14), or to apply heat patch to the acupuncture points during the follicular phase as the control (Group C, n = 15) over three menstrual cycles. The pain severity (using 0-to-10 visual analog scale), the pain duration (hours), plasma PGF 2α prostaglandin F2alpha and prostaglandin E2 (PGE 2 ), self-rating anxiety scale and menstrual blood loss were assessed before and after interventions. Results: The pain severity and duration significantly decreased in all groups after interventions. Although the reduced pain duration was not different among the groups, the reduced pain severity was more significant ( P = .003) in Groups A (−53.8 ± 33.7%) and B (−59.3 ± 36.7%) than in Group C (−18.7 ± 27.1%). The rESWT intervention did not change plasma prostaglandins in Group A, although there was a decreased prostaglandin F2alpha (−20.5 ± 32.9%) in Group B or a decreased PGE 2 (-18.9 ± 17.8%) in Group C. The anxiety level showed no change after intervention. The menstrual blood volume reduced slightly after intervention and the change of menstrual blood loss in Group B was significant ( P = .038). Conclusion: The rESWT applications on the abdominal acupuncture points safely and effectively reduced the menstrual pain, which was not associated with the prostaglandin changes. The rESWT-reduced pain seemed equally effective with the intervention applied during the follicular phase or luteal phase of the menstrual cycle. Heat patch placed on the abdominal acupuncture points also reduced the pain severity and duration, indicating that the improved blood flow could effectively alleviate the menstrual pain with PD. The changes in anxiety level and menstrual blood loss were slight after intervention.

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Instant analgesic effect of radial extracorporeal shock wave therapy on primary dysmenorrhoea according to functional magnetic resonance imaging: study protocol for a randomised placebo-controlled trial

Cited by 4 publications

References 23 publications

Does Radial Extracorporeal Shockwave Therapy Applied to the Achilles Tendon Influence Ankle Functionality?

Does Radial Extracorporeal Shockwave Therapy Applied to the Achilles Tendon Influence Ankle Functionality?

Effect of shock wave therapy on primary dysmenorrhea: a randomized controlled trial

Extracorporeal shock wave therapy for treating primary dysmenorrhea

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