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Swiss DolorClast® devices are the most researched devices in clinical trials published on shock wave therapy in the PEDro database. Find these and other studies in our comprehensive library below to learn the evidence behind Guided DolorClast Therapy and how it can boost your practice's success.

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Low-energy extracorporeal shock wave therapy as a treatment for greater trochanteric pain syndrome.

Furia JP, Rompe JD, Maffulli N.
Am J Sports Med 2009;37:1806-1813

RSWT® is a safe and effective modality in the treatment of greater trochanteric pain syndrome (GTPS). Satisfactory improvement is maintained for at least 1 year!

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Home training, local corticosteroid injection, or radial shock wave therapy for greater trochanter pain syndrome.

Rompe JD, Segal NA, Cacchio A, et al.
Am J Sports Med 2009;37 1981-1990

RSWT® is a safe and effective method of treating greater trochanteric pain syndrome. DolorClast® Radial Shock Waves provided better results in a shorter time than home training.

This randomized controlled clinical trial study aimed to determine whether local corticosteroid injection, home training, and repetitive low-energy shock wave therapy provide outcomes of equal value four months from baseline.

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