(English) Episode 130-Shockwave Therapy for Shoulder Pain - Cutting Through the Controversy to unpack the Evidence

Rotator cuff tendinopathy (RCT) is a widespread musculoskeletal disorder and a primary cause of shoulder pain and limited function. The resulting pain and limited functionality have a detrimental impact on the overall quality of life. The purpose of this study was to perform a systematic review of the effects of extracorporeal shockwave therapy (ESWT) for RCT.(Xue X, Song Q, Yang X, Kuati A, Fu H, Liu Y, et al. Correction: Effect of extracorporeal shockwave therapy for rotator cuff tendinopathy: a systematic review and meta‑analysis. BMC Musculoskelet Disord [Internet]. 2024;25(1):507. Available from: http://dx.doi.org/10.1186/s12891-024-07611-x)