Effectiveness of Extracorporeal Shockwave Therapy Combined with Resistance Exercise for the Treatment of Tendinopathy
A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis Protocol
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https://doi.org/10.51224/SRXIV.105Keywords:
Exercise, Extracorporeal Shockwave Therapy, Resistance Training, High-Energy Shock Waves, TendinopathyAbstract
Review Objective: To synthesize the best available evidence on the effectiveness of interventions that have used a combination of extracorporeal shockwave therapy and resistance exercise to treat any tendinopathy compared to any other treatment intervention.
Introduction: Recent evidence suggests combining shockwave therapy and resistance exercise may be more effective than other treatments for tendinopathy. However, no systematic reviews have been conducted on the topic and optimal treatment protocols and clinical recommendations are lacking.
Inclusion criteria: Randomised controlled trials assessing the effectiveness of combined shockwave therapy and resistance exercise for tendinopathy in adults will be included.
Methods: The authors will search for a wide range of sources to find both published and unpublished studies via EBSCOhost, including, but not limited to, MEDLINE, SPORTDiscus, CINAHL, Cochrane Central Register of Controlled Trials (CENTRAL), and Allied and Complementary Medicine Database (AMED). Studies published in a language other than English will only be considered if a translation is available. The JBI systematic review methodology will be followed when conducting the review. Data synthesis will be conducted using meta-analysis or narrative synthesis, where appropriate.
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