Extracorporeal shock wave therapy, joint mobilization and short wave therapy in treating scapulohumeral periarthritis

VernacularTitle:体外冲击波与关节松动术加短波透热治疗肩周炎的效果比较研究
Author: Ning ZHOU ; Bin SHOU ; Yong CHEN ; Jun PENG ; Xiang YUE
Publication Type:Journal Article
Keywords: Scapulohumeral periarthritis; Extracorporeal shock wave therapy; Pain; Range of motion
From: Chinese Journal of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation 2010;32(1):38-40
CountryChina
Language:Chinese
Abstract: Objective To compare the immediate effects of extracorporeal shock wave therapy with that of joint mobilization plus short wave therapy in treating scapulohumeral periarthritis, and to elucidate the mechanism of extracorporeal shock wave therapy and how it should be used. Methods Forty-seven patients diagnosed with scapulohumeral periarthritis were selected and randomized into two groups, a treatment group (n = 26) treated with extracorporeal shock wave therapy, and a control group ( n = 21 ) treated with joint mobilization plus short wave therapy. The short form of the McGill pain questionnaire (SF-MPQ) and range of motion (ROM) measurements were used to evaluate shoulder function. Results Compared with baseline, both groups improved significantly af-ter treatment, but the immediate effect in the treatment group was superior to that in the control group. Concln-sions As a safe, time-saving and effective therapy, extracorpnreal shock waves could be used to treat scapulo-humeral periarthritis.