Comparative efficacy and safety of pharmacological interventions for the treatment of COVID-19: A systematic review and network meta-analysis

MS Kim, MH An, WJ Kim, TH Hwang - PLoS medicine, 2020 - journals.plos.org
Background Numerous clinical trials and observational studies have investigated various
pharmacological agents as potential treatment for Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) …

Extracorporeal shockwave therapy in the management of sports medicine injuries

AN Schroeder, AS Tenforde… - Current sports medicine …, 2021 - journals.lww.com
Treatment of musculoskeletal conditions in athletes with extracorporeal shockwave therapy
(ESWT) is gaining popularity as greater evidence supports its use. ESWT protocols …

Achilles tendinopathy: evaluation, rehabilitation, and prevention

KJ von Rickenbach, H Borgstrom… - Current sports …, 2021 - journals.lww.com
Achilles tendinopathy is a common overuse condition that is characterized by degenerative,
cumulative tissue microtrauma. It is largely a clinical diagnosis in which the patient typically …

Common painful foot and ankle conditions: a review

MT Cooper - JAMA, 2023 - jamanetwork.com
Importance Morton neuroma, plantar fasciitis, and Achilles tendinopathy are foot and ankle
conditions that are associated with pain and disability, but they can respond to nonoperative …

Efficacy of low-level laser therapy in patients with lower extremity tendinopathy or plantar fasciitis: systematic review and meta-analysis of randomised controlled trials

IF Naterstad, J Joensen, JM Bjordal, C Couppé… - BMJ open, 2022 - bmjopen.bmj.com
Objectives We investigated the effectiveness of low-level laser therapy (LLLT) in lower
extremity tendinopathy and plantar fasciitis on patient-reported pain and disability. Design …

Use of extracorporeal shockwave therapies for athletes and physically active individuals: a systematic review

HC Rhim, J Shin, J Kang, P Dyrek, Z Crockett… - British Journal of …, 2024 - bjsm.bmj.com
Objective To determine the efficacy of extracorporeal shockwave therapy (ESWT) and
investigate outcomes following the use of ESWT for athletes and physically active …

Comparative short-term effectiveness of non-surgical treatments for insertional Achilles tendinopathy: a systematic review and network meta-analysis

VMC Ko, M Cao, J Qiu, ICK Fong, SC Fu… - BMC Musculoskeletal …, 2023 - Springer
Abstract Background The incidence of Achilles tendinopathy has risen over the past
decades. Insertional Achilles tendinopathy is characterised by tissue degeneration of the …

Effectiveness of Exercise treatments with or without adjuncts for Common Lower Limb tendinopathies: a living systematic review and network Meta-analysis

D Challoumas, G Crosbie, S O'Neill, C Pedret… - Sports Medicine …, 2023 - Springer
Introduction Exercise therapy is usually prescribed as first-line treatment for lower limb
tendinopathies. The multitude of exercise-and non-exercise-based management options …

High-volume injections in Achilles tendinopathy: a systematic review

R Hassan, D Poku, N Miah, N Maffulli - British Medical Bulletin, 2024 - academic.oup.com
Introduction Achilles tendinopathy (AT) is common, particularly in runners. High-volume
injections (HVIs) may be beneficial in the management of AT compared to other …

Extracorporeal shockwave therapy for mid-portion and insertional Achilles tendinopathy: a systematic review of randomized controlled trials

MA Paantjens, PH Helmhout, FJG Backx… - Sports Medicine …, 2022 - Springer
Background Extracorporeal shockwave therapy (ESWT) is used commonly to treat pain and
function in Achilles tendinopathy (AT). The aim of this study was to synthesize the evidence …