Suriya H¹ and Kannabiran B²*

¹M.P.T Student, RVS College of Physiotherapy, The Tamil Nadu Dr. M.G.R.Medical University, Tamilnadu, India
²Professor/Ph.D. Guide, Department of Sports Physiotherapy, R.V.S College of Physiotherapy, Coimbatore, The Tamil Nadu Dr. M.G.R. Medical University, Chennai, India

*Corresponding Author: Kannabiran B, Professor/Ph.D. Guide, Department of Neurological Physiotherapy, R.V.S College of Physiotherapy, Coimbatore, The Tamil Nadu Dr. M. G. R. Medical University, Chennai, India.

Received: August 09, 2024; Published: April 16, 2025

Abstract

A comparative study on shockwave therapy with therapeutic exercises vs therapeutic exercises on pain and foot function among young basketball players with Achilles tendinopathy.

Objective: Study to determine the effectiveness of shockwave therapy on pain and foot function in patients with Achilles tendinopathy.

Design: pre and post comparative study design is adopted.

Setting: The study was conducted in RVS College of physiotherapy, Sulur, Coimbatore. 40 Achilles tendinopathy subjects aged 14-20 years with pain and improper foot function were selected and split into two groups. Group A was assigned with shockwave therapy with therapeutic exercise and Group B was assigned with only therapeutic exercises.

Results: When comparing the mean values of Group A(Shockwave therapy) and B(Therapeutic Exercises), Group A subjects treated with Shockwave therapy along with therapeutic exercise showed more difference than Group B treated with therapeutic exercises alone.

Conclusions: It is concluded that Shockwave therapy along with therapeutic exercises is more effective than giving only therapeutic exercises alone in pain reduction and foot function progress among young basketball athletes with Achilles tendinopathy.

Keywords: Achilles Tendinopathy; Shockwave Therapy; Therapeutic Exercise

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Citation

Citation: Suriya H and Kannabiran B. “A Comparative Study on Shockwave Therapy with Therapeutic Exercises vs Therapeutic Exercises on Pain and Foot Function among Young Basketball Players with Achilles Tendinopathy".Acta Scientific Orthopaedics 8.5 (2025): 27-36.

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