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September 23, 2025Journal of Athletic TrainingOpen Access

The Effect of Radial Shockwave Therapy on Iliotibial Band Tendon Thickness, Pain and Knee Function in Runners with Iliotibial Band Syndrome: A Double-blind, Randomized Clinical Trial

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Randomized clinical trial shows reduced pain and improved knee function in athletes, indicating RSWT's effectiveness.

RSWT led to significant reductions in pain levels in runners with iliotibial band syndrome, enhancing their recovery.
Visual Analog Scale pain scores demonstrated a substantial decrease (F(2,60) = 126.83, p < .001), reflecting a very large effect size.
Double-blind, randomized clinical trial design ensured robust evidence by comparing RSWT with sham treatment.
The findings highlight RSWT's potential to improve knee function and reduce pain, underscoring its role in rehabilitation.

Rasekhi et al. (2025) studied this question.

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