Therapeutic Effects and influence factors of Extracopreal Shock Wave in Treatment of Patellar Tendinitis

Abstract

Patellar tendinitis is a common disease due to long-term overloading or incorrect exercise. There are many treatments for patellar tendinitis, but there is currently no accepted best treatment. Extracorporeal shock wave therapy, as a safe and promising treatment, has recently been used for patellar tendinitis. This article aims to analyze the therapeutic effect of different types of extracorporeal shock wave therapy on patellar tendinitis and their treatment parameters. Results show that it mainly includes focus shock waves therapy and radial shock waves therapy. Both types have the advantages of less trauma, obvious effect, and fewer complications compared with traditional treatment methods. The main influencing factors for the therapeutic effects of both methods on patellar tendinitis include the treatment cycle, energy selection, and types of shock waves.