Context
The device, settings, body area and diagnosis matter when comparing research. The cited NICE overview concerns plantar fasciitis; it cannot establish benefits for every condition marketed under the shockwave label.
Question to ask
Which device and protocol are used, and which studies match my diagnosis and the proposed target?
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Sources
- Extracorporeal shockwave therapy for refractory plantar fasciitis: procedure overview · National Institute for Health and Care Excellence