Article
Medicine, General & Internal
Joanna Kapusta, Marcin Domzalski
Summary: This study aimed to determine the long-term effectiveness of extracorporeal shock wave therapy in the treatment of painful ailments occurring in the course of plantar fasciitis in amateur runners. The results showed that shock wave therapy can reduce the intensity and frequency of pain, and improve daily and recreational activity. The ESWT-plus group obtained more favorable results, but the effects were observed later than in the ESWT-alone group.
JOURNAL OF CLINICAL MEDICINE
(2022)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Francesco Agostini, Massimiliano Mangone, Nikolaos Finamore, Marta Di Nicola, Federico Papa, Giuliano Alessio, Luigi Vetrugno, Angelo Chiaramonte, Giorgia Cimbri, Andrea Bernetti, Marco Paoloni, Teresa Paolucci
Summary: In comparing ESWT to placebo, ESWT was found to be effective. However, more randomized trials are needed to compare different types and intensities of shockwave therapy in order to obtain more precise information on its effectiveness.
APPLIED SCIENCES-BASEL
(2022)
Article
Rehabilitation
HyoJeong On, JongEun Yim
Summary: This study compared the effects of local vibration combined with extracorporeal shock wave therapy and extracorporeal shock wave therapy alone for plantar fasciitis. The results showed that local vibration combined with extracorporeal shock wave therapy was more effective in reducing the thickness of the plantar fascia and pain, but there was no significant difference in foot function improvement.
JOURNAL OF REHABILITATION MEDICINE
(2023)
Review
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Tobias Wuerfel, Christoph Schmitz, Leon L. J. Jokinen
Summary: Extracorporeal shock wave therapy (ESWT) is a safe and effective treatment option for musculoskeletal disorders, but there is no consensus on its mechanism of action. Different tissues respond to shock waves in different ways, and the description of a mechanism does not guarantee its clinical relevance. Focused and radial shock waves seem to have similar effects. Optimum intensity, frequency, and localization of ESWT still require clinical research.
Article
Medicine, General & Internal
Daniel Baur, Christoph Schwabl, Christian Kremser, Mihra S. Taljanovic, Gerlig Widmann, Luca Maria Sconfienza, Judith Sztankay, Gudrun Feuchtner, Andrea S. Klauser
Summary: This study evaluated plantar fasciae of healthy subjects and patients with plantar fasciitis using shear wave velocity (SWV) and stiffness, finding that patients have decreased stiffness. Thickness of the plantar fascia showed no correlation to the diagnosis of plantar fasciitis.
JOURNAL OF CLINICAL MEDICINE
(2021)
Article
Orthopedics
Ashraf Fansa, Alec J. Talsania, John G. Kennedy, Martin J. O'Malley
Summary: This study suggests that using a specific shock wave device for treating plantar fasciitis can significantly reduce pain levels, improve functionality, and lead to high patient satisfaction.
JOURNAL OF FOOT & ANKLE SURGERY
(2021)
Article
Physiology
Zhen-Zhen Jiang, Hua-Liang Shen, Qi Zhang, Gang Ye, Xiu-Cheng Li, Xia-Tian Liu
Summary: This study aims to determine the impact of the region of interest (ROI) on the evaluation of plantar fascia elasticity and confirm the screening accuracy of ultrasound shear wave elastography (SWE) in early-stage plantar fasciopathy. The results showed that using a single-point ROI set at the greatest thickness of the plantar fascia is sufficient for screening early-stage plantar fasciopathy.
FRONTIERS IN PHYSIOLOGY
(2022)
Article
Rehabilitation
Lucrezia Tognolo, Federico Giordani, Carlo Biz, Andrea Bernini, Pietro Ruggieri, Carla Stecco, Anna C. Frigo, Stefano Masiero
Summary: The study aimed to evaluate the effectiveness of ESWT on myofascial points in patients with PF, showing promising results as a treatment option. ESWT on myofascial points could provide an interesting alternative with better outcomes in terms of time needed for recovery compared to traditional ESWT for the conservative management of PF.
EUROPEAN JOURNAL OF PHYSICAL AND REHABILITATION MEDICINE
(2022)
Review
Medicine, General & Internal
En Yang, Henry L. Lew, Levent Ozcakar, Chueh-Hung Wu
Summary: Spasticity, a common sequala of upper motor neuron lesions, can be effectively reduced by ESWT, especially in post-stroke muscle spasticity. The effects of ESWT can last up to 12 weeks, but mixed results have been reported in terms of functional recovery. Studies have also compared the effects of ESWT and botulinum toxin injections for treating spasticity.
JOURNAL OF CLINICAL MEDICINE
(2021)
Article
Orthopedics
Tunay Erden, Berkin Toker, Omer Cengiz, Bugra Ince, Seyda Asci, Ali Toprak
Summary: The study evaluated the effectiveness of corticosteroid injection (CSI), extracorporeal shock wave therapy (ESWT), and radiofrequency thermal lesioning (RTL) treatments in chronic plantar heel pain. The results showed that all three treatments were successful in treating the pain, but CSI and RTL had better outcomes than ESWT. Pain intensity significantly decreased in all patients, with a more significant decrease in the CSI and RTL groups compared to the ESWT group.
FOOT & ANKLE INTERNATIONAL
(2021)
Article
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Cyrill Slezak, Jonas Flatscher, Paul Slezak
Summary: In recent years, the potential beneficial applications of extracorporeal shock wave therapy (ESWT) to the central nervous system have attracted interest. Through high-resolution tissue-realistic simulations, this study compares the viability of different ESWT applicators for transcranial applications. The results show that current applicator technologies can effectively deliver therapies through the skull barrier, providing insights for improving therapeutic outcomes.
Review
Medicine, General & Internal
Natalia Comino-Suarez, Julio Gomez-Soriano, Silvia Ceruelo-Abajo, Eduardo Vargas-Baquero, Ana Esclarin, Juan Avendano-Coy
Summary: This study investigated the tolerability and short-term effects of radial extracorporeal shock wave therapy (rESWT) on plantar flexor spasticity in a patient with incomplete spinal cord injury (SCI). The results showed that rESWT combined with conventional therapy was well-tolerated and effective in improving ankle passive range of motion (A-PROM) and passive resistive force to ankle dorsiflexion in the short-term.
WORLD JOURNAL OF CLINICAL CASES
(2023)
Review
Rehabilitation
Haimanot Melese, Abayneh Alamer, Kefale Getie, Fetene Nigussie, Sileshi Ayhualem
Summary: This review synthesizes evidence on the efficacy of extracorporeal shock wave therapy for individuals with chronic plantar fasciitis and indicates a moderate confirmation for improving pain and foot function in these patients. It suggests that extracorporeal shock wave therapy could be a promising rehabilitation intervention for chronic plantar fasciitis.
DISABILITY AND REHABILITATION
(2022)
Review
Radiology, Nuclear Medicine & Medical Imaging
Chueh-Hung Wu, Yi-Hsiang Chiu, Ke-Vin Chang, Wei-Ting Wu, Levent Ozcakar
Summary: This meta-analysis investigated the utility of ultrasound elastography in assessing plantar fasciitis. The results showed that the plantar fasciae were less stiff in patients with plantar fasciitis compared to asymptomatic subjects. Further investigation is needed to evaluate the diagnostic performance of ultrasound elastography.
EUROPEAN JOURNAL OF RADIOLOGY
(2022)
Review
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Abdulmonem Alshihri
Summary: Extracorporeal shock wave therapy (ESWT) is a widely studied and applied technique in medical practice for various applications. It is gaining increasing interest in dental medicine due to its non-invasiveness, low cost, and safe qualities, as well as its proven regenerative biostimulating effects. However, successful ESWT treatment still requires careful consideration of targeted tissues and delivery parameters.
Article
Cardiac & Cardiovascular Systems
Vlastimil Vancura, Dan Wichterle, Ivan Ulc, Jiri Smid, Marek Brabec, Marta Zarybnicka, Richard Rokyta
Article
Cardiac & Cardiovascular Systems
Petr Ostadal, Richard Rokyta, Andreas Kruger, Dagmar Vondrakova, Marek Janotka, Ondrej Smid, Jana Smalcova, Milan Hromadka, Ales Linhart, Jan Belohlavek
EUROPEAN JOURNAL OF HEART FAILURE
(2017)
Article
Cardiac & Cardiovascular Systems
Milan Hromadka, Jitka Seidlerova, David Suchy, Daniel Raid, Jan Lhotsky, Jaroslav Ludvik, Richard Rokyta, Jan Baxa
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF CARDIOLOGY
(2017)
Article
Cardiac & Cardiovascular Systems
Magdalena Sionova, Peter Blasko, Stepan Jirous, David Vindis, Richard Rokyta, Zuzana Motovska
POSTEPY W KARDIOLOGII INTERWENCYJNEJ
(2017)
Article
Clinical Neurology
Jitka Fricova, Marketa Janatova, Martin Anders, Jakub Albrecht, Richard Rokyta
JOURNAL OF PAIN RESEARCH
(2018)
Article
Physiology
J. Fricova, K. Englerova, J. Nedvidek, R. Rokyta
PHYSIOLOGICAL RESEARCH
(2019)
Article
Medicine, Research & Experimental
Jitka Fricova, Marketa Janatova, Jakub Albrecht, Tadeas Mares, Richard Rokyta, Vaclav Masopust, Martin Anders
Summary: This study supports the role of infrared thermography in diagnosing chronic orofacial pain, and shows a significant reduction in thermography findings on the first and fifth days of rTMS therapy compared to the control group without rTMS therapy.
MEDICAL SCIENCE MONITOR
(2021)
Article
Engineering, Biomedical
David Vrba, Lukas Malena, Jakub Albrecht, Jitka Fricova, Martin Anders, Richard Rokyta, Dario Rodrigues, Jan Vrba
Summary: This paper examines the accuracy of non-navigated application of repetitive Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (rTMS) in patients with orofacial pain using fMRI, computer modeling, and numerical simulation. The study provides insights into the affected regions, electric field intensity distribution, and optimal coil positioning for effective treatment.
IEEE TRANSACTIONS ON NEURAL SYSTEMS AND REHABILITATION ENGINEERING
(2022)
Article
Physiology
V Masopust, I Petrikova, M. Mlcek, J. Holubova, R. Rokyta, J. Fricova, K. Janouskova
PHYSIOLOGICAL RESEARCH
(2019)
Article
Endocrinology & Metabolism
Jitka Fricova, Richard Rokyta, Jan Nedvidek
NEUROENDOCRINOLOGY LETTERS
(2018)
Article
Physiology
R. Rokyta, J. Lejcko, K. Houdek, L. Trefil, J. Nedvidek, J. Fricova, V Holecek
PHYSIOLOGICAL RESEARCH
(2018)
Article
Physiology
B. Kohutova, J. Fricova, M. Klirova, T. Novak, R. Rokyta
PHYSIOLOGICAL RESEARCH
(2017)
Article
Cardiac & Cardiovascular Systems
Petr Ostadal, Richard Rokyta, Martin Balik, Jan Belohlavek, Karel Cvachovec, Vladimir Cerny, Pavel Dostal, Tomas Janota, Petr Kala, Martin Matejovic, Jiri Parenica, Jana Seblova, Roman Skulec, Vladimir Sramek, Anatolij Truhlar
Review
Cardiac & Cardiovascular Systems
Jiri Smid, Richard Rokyta
Article
Cardiac & Cardiovascular Systems
Pavel Osmancik, Petr Tousek, Dalibor Herman, Petr Neuzil, Pavel Hala, Josef Stasek, Ludek Haman, Petr Kala, Martin Poloczek, Marian Branny, Jan Chovancik, Pavel Cervinka, Jiri Holy, Vlastimil Vancura, Richard Rokyta, Milos Taborsky, Tomas Kovarnik, David Zemanek, Petr Peichl, Sarka Haskova, Jiri Jarkovsky, Petr Widimsky
AMERICAN HEART JOURNAL
(2017)