Comparison of Therapeutic Ultrasound and Radial Shock Wave Therapy in the Treatment of Plantar Flexor...

Comparison of Therapeutic Ultrasound and Radial Shock Wave Therapy in the Treatment of Plantar Flexor..., Background: This study aimed to compare the effects of therapeutic ultrasound (US) and radial extracorporeal shock wave therapy (rESWT) in the treatment of plantar flexor spasticity after stroke., Background: This study aimed to compare the effects of therapeutic ultrasound (US) and radial extracorporeal shock wave therapy (rESWT) in the treatment of plantar flexor spasticity after stroke. Materials and Methods: In this prospective, single-blind, randomized clinical trial, 32 patients (age range 42-78 years; male 19) with stroke were randomly divided into two groups: The US group (n = 16) received the continuous ultrasound, intensity 1.5 w/cm2, frequency 1MHz, and duration 10 minutes. The rESWT group (n = 16) was treated with rESWT, 0.340 mJ/mm2, 2000 shots., admin,