Proximal Hamstring Tendinopathy

Shockwave Therapy for the Treatment of Chronic Proximal Hamstring Tendinopathy in Professional Athletes.

Cacchio A. et al.

Am J Sports Med. 2011;39(1):146-53.


Summary: Randomised Controlled Trial (RCT) – 40 athletes – SWT vs. traditional conservative therapy.  Significantly better results with radial shockwave therapy for Proximal Hamstring Tendinopathy than with traditional conservative (Anti-inflammatory medications + Physiotherapy) treatment.

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