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The effectiveness of shockwave therapy on patellar tendinopathy, Achilles tendinopathy, and plantar fasciitis: a systematic review and meta-analysis.
Charles R, Fang L, Zhu R, Wang J. Charles R, et al. Front Immunol. 2023 Aug 16;14:1193835. doi: 10.3389/fimmu.2023.1193835. eCollection 2023. Front Immunol. 2023. PMID: 37662911 Free PMC article.
Furthermore, there is conflicting evidence between clinical guidelines on shockwave therapy's application and clinical utility for Achilles tendinopathy (AT) and plantar fasciitis (PF). Thus, our aim of this study is to evaluate the evidence for shockwave therapy; t …
Furthermore, there is conflicting evidence between clinical guidelines on shockwave therapy's application and clinical utility for Achilles …
Efficacy of low-level laser therapy in patients with lower extremity tendinopathy or plantar fasciitis: systematic review and meta-analysis of randomised controlled trials.
Naterstad IF, Joensen J, Bjordal JM, Couppé C, Lopes-Martins RAB, Stausholm MB. Naterstad IF, et al. BMJ Open. 2022 Sep 28;12(9):e059479. doi: 10.1136/bmjopen-2021-059479. BMJ Open. 2022. PMID: 36171024 Free PMC article.
OBJECTIVES: We investigated the effectiveness of low-level laser therapy (LLLT) in lower extremity tendinopathy and plantar fasciitis on patient-reported pain and disability. ...No adverse events were reported. CONCLUSION: LLLT significantly reduces pa …
OBJECTIVES: We investigated the effectiveness of low-level laser therapy (LLLT) in lower extremity tendinopathy and plantar …
High-intensity versus low-level laser in musculoskeletal disorders.
Saleh MS, Shahien M, Mortada H, Elaraby A, Hammad YS, Hamed M, Elshennawy S. Saleh MS, et al. Lasers Med Sci. 2024 Jul 11;39(1):179. doi: 10.1007/s10103-024-04111-1. Lasers Med Sci. 2024. PMID: 38990213 Free PMC article.
RESULTS: Twelve articles were included in this systematic review with a total population of 704 participants across various musculoskeletal pathologies including tennis elbow, carpal tunnel syndrome, chronic non-specific low back pain, knee arthritis, plantar fasciitis …
RESULTS: Twelve articles were included in this systematic review with a total population of 704 participants across various musculoskeletal …
Effect of low-level laser therapy on pain and disability in patients with plantar fasciitis: A systematic review and meta-analysis.
Guimarães JS, Arcanjo FL, Leporace G, Metsavaht LF, Sena C, Moreno MVMG, Marçal Vieira TE, Gomes Neto M. Guimarães JS, et al. Musculoskelet Sci Pract. 2022 Feb;57:102478. doi: 10.1016/j.msksp.2021.102478. Epub 2021 Nov 16. Musculoskelet Sci Pract. 2022. PMID: 34847470
OBJECTIVE: We performed a systematic review to investigate the effects of low-level laser therapy (LLLT) on pain and disability in patients with plantar fasciitis (PF). METHODS: We searched Pubmed, PEDro database, Scielo, and Cochrane Central for randomized c …
OBJECTIVE: We performed a systematic review to investigate the effects of low-level laser therapy (LLLT) on pain and disability in pa …
Clinical efficacy of low-level laser therapy in plantar fasciitis: A systematic review and meta-analysis.
Wang W, Jiang W, Tang C, Zhang X, Xiang J. Wang W, et al. Medicine (Baltimore). 2019 Jan;98(3):e14088. doi: 10.1097/MD.0000000000014088. Medicine (Baltimore). 2019. PMID: 30653125 Free PMC article.
BACKGROUND: Emerging evidence suggests that low-level laser therapy (LLLT) for plantar fasciitis (PF) may be beneficial. However, the convincing study investigating its effectiveness for treatment of PF was scarce. ...CONCLUSION: This meta-analysis indicates …
BACKGROUND: Emerging evidence suggests that low-level laser therapy (LLLT) for plantar fasciitis (PF) may be beneficial …
Comparative effectiveness of extracorporeal shock wave, ultrasound, low-level laser therapy, noninvasive interactive neurostimulation, and pulsed radiofrequency treatment for treating plantar fasciitis: A systematic review and network meta-analysis.
Li X, Zhang L, Gu S, Sun J, Qin Z, Yue J, Zhong Y, Ding N, Gao R. Li X, et al. Medicine (Baltimore). 2018 Oct;97(43):e12819. doi: 10.1097/MD.0000000000012819. Medicine (Baltimore). 2018. PMID: 30412072 Free PMC article.
BACKGROUND: Plantar fasciitis is one of the most common causes of adult heel pain. The aim of this study is to comprehensively compare the effectiveness of various therapies for plantar fasciitis using network meta-analysis. ...RESULTS: Nineteen trials …
BACKGROUND: Plantar fasciitis is one of the most common causes of adult heel pain. The aim of this study is to comprehensively …
Extracorporeal Shockwave Therapy versus Low-Level Laser Therapy in the Treatment of Plantar Fasciitis: A Randomized Controlled Trial.
Timurtaş E, Çinar E, Selçuk H, Avci EE, Batar S, Demirbüken İ, Polat MG. Timurtaş E, et al. J Am Podiatr Med Assoc. 2024 Jul-Aug;114(4):22-095. doi: 10.7547/22-095. J Am Podiatr Med Assoc. 2024. PMID: 36279266 Free article. Clinical Trial.
We compared the short-term effectiveness of ESWT and LLLT on pain and function in patients with plantar fasciitis. METHODS: Participants (n = 47) were randomly assigned to the ESWT group (n = 27) or the LLLT group (n = 20). ...CONCLUSIONS: Compared wit …
We compared the short-term effectiveness of ESWT and LLLT on pain and function in patients with plantar fasciitis. METH …
Effect of Local Laser Therapy on Plantar Fasciitis: A Meta-Analysis.
Ortiz-Romero M, Gijón-Noguerón G, Rodríguez de Vera-Gómez P, Rodríguez de Vera-Gómez D, Escribano-Rodríguez N, Gordillo-Fernández LM. Ortiz-Romero M, et al. J Clin Med. 2026 Feb 6;15(3):1307. doi: 10.3390/jcm15031307. J Clin Med. 2026. PMID: 41682989 Free PMC article. Review.
Background/Objectives: Plantar fasciitis (PF) is a leading cause of heel pain and functional impairment in adults. ...Conclusions: Laser therapy may reduce heel tenderness in plantar fasciitis, but it does not consistently improve overall pain, functio …
Background/Objectives: Plantar fasciitis (PF) is a leading cause of heel pain and functional impairment in adults. ...Conclusi …
Ultrasonographic evaluation of plantar fasciitis after low-level laser therapy: results of a double-blind, randomized, placebo-controlled trial.
Kiritsi O, Tsitas K, Malliaropoulos N, Mikroulis G. Kiritsi O, et al. Lasers Med Sci. 2010 Mar;25(2):275-81. doi: 10.1007/s10103-009-0737-5. Lasers Med Sci. 2010. PMID: 19841862 Clinical Trial.
The aim of this study was to investigate the effect of low-level laser therapy (LLLT) on plantar fasciitis documented by the ultrasonographic appearance of the aponeurosis and by patients' pain scores. ...In summary, while ultrasound imaging is able to depict …
The aim of this study was to investigate the effect of low-level laser therapy (LLLT) on plantar fasciitis documented b …
High- and Low-Level Laser Therapy for the Treatment of Orthopedic Pain: A Systematic Review.
Pereira GS, Batista JD, Batista JD, Silva LD, da Silva JRT, de Araújo JE, da Silva ML. Pereira GS, et al. J Lasers Med Sci. 2025 Oct 1;16:e45. doi: 10.34172/jlms.2025.45. eCollection 2025. J Lasers Med Sci. 2025. PMID: 41789279 Free PMC article. Review.
Among non-pharmacological approaches, photobiomodulation-particularly low-level laser therapy (LLLT) and high-intensity laser therapy (HILT)-has emerged as a promising strategy due to its analgesic, anti-inflammatory, and regenerative properties. ...The studies addressed d …
Among non-pharmacological approaches, photobiomodulation-particularly low-level laser therapy (LLLT) and high-intensity laser therapy …
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