July 2024 CME Activity: Exploring the Influence of Preexisting Conditions and Infection Factors on Pediatric Long COVID Symptoms and Quality of Life-Exploring the Influence of Pre-Existing Conditions and Infection Factors on Pediatric Long COVID Symptoms and Quality of Life

Exploring the Influence of Pre-Existing Conditions and Infection Factors on Pediatric Long COVID Symptoms and Quality of Life

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The document is a systematic review and meta-analysis evaluating the effects of Extracorporeal Shockwave Therapy (ESWT) on pain intensity and shoulder function in individuals with noncalcific rotator cuff tendinopathy. The study included randomized controlled trials and found that ESWT was superior to sham ESWT in improving pain intensity in the short term, but not in the intermediate and long term. ESWT did not show superiority over other treatments in improving pain intensity at short and intermediate terms. Additionally, ESWT was not superior to other treatments in improving shoulder function at short, intermediate, and long-term follow-ups. The evidence suggests a small improvement in shoulder pain with ESWT over sham ESWT in the short term. However, the study highlights that the clinical significance of this improvement may be limited. The review emphasizes the need for further high-quality randomized controlled trials to provide clearer evidence on the efficacy of ESWT and its comparisons with other treatment modalities like therapeutic exercises. The document also notes the importance of exploring alternative treatment approaches for individuals with rotator cuff tendinopathy, as ESWT did not demonstrate significant benefits in improving shoulder function compared to sham or other treatments.

Keywords

Extracorporeal Shockwave Therapy

ESWT

Noncalcific Rotator Cuff Tendinopathy

Pain Intensity

Shoulder Function

Randomized Controlled Trials

Short-term Effects

Intermediate-term Effects

Long-term Effects

Therapeutic Exercises