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Unlocking the Hidden Effects of Shockwave: Longitudinal Changes in Sensorimotor Function and Kinesiophobia in Adolescents With Patellar Tendinopathy
Sponsor: Ahmed Alshimy
Summary
Patellar tendinopathy (PT) is a commonly used term for the clinical manifestation of patellar tendon pain and functional limitation with multifactorial etiology. It occurs in both athletes and general population in all age groups. It is often characterized as an overuse injury resulting from chronic failure of the healing response that is not strictly linked to inflammatory or degenerative processes.
Key Details
Gender
All
Age Range
15 Years - 18 Years
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Enrollment
50
Start Date
2026-08-20
Completion Date
2026-11-20
Last Updated
2026-09-01
Healthy Volunteers
No
Conditions
Interventions
Extracorporeal Shockwave Therapy
The low-energy focused ESWT was applied using the BTL-6000 FSWT device with piezoelectric generator and a coupling pad which modulates penetration depth to 0-35 mm. The setting was chosen based on ISMST guidelines (https://shockwavether apy.org). Energy flux density varied between 0.14 and 0.18 mJ/ mm2 due to patient tolerance, frequency was set at 8 Hz. A total of 2000 shocks were applied semi-statically to the most defined pathological area in the patellar tendon followed by2000 shocks dynamically to the quadriceps muscle.
Locations (1)
Al Ryada University for Science and Technology
Sadat, Menoufia, Egypt