Effect of Shock Wave in Treatment of Sciatic Neuralgia
Journal Title: Journal of Medical Science And clinical Research - Year 2016, Vol 4, Issue 11
Abstract
Sciatica is a relatively common condition with a lifetime incidence varying from 13% to 40%. The corresponding annual incidence of an episode of sciatica ranges from 1% to 5%. Objective: of this study was to to determine the effect of shock wave in treatment of sciatic neuralgia in Egypt Methods: Thirty male and female patients suffering from sciatic neuralgia were assigned randomly into two equal groups. Study group (GA) (n=15) and control group (GB) (n=15). The group (A) received shock wave and therapeutic exercise, the patients in group (B) received therapeutic exercise only. Parameter of pain assessment through visual analogue scale and balance stability through biodex stability system were measured before and after four weeks of treatment for both groups. Design: prospective Two groups pre-post design Results: post treatment results showed there was significant decrease in pain and significant improve in balance overall stability index, medio /lateral stability and antro-post stability in the study group. There was no significant improvement in pain and stability index in the control group. Conclusion: I t can be concluded that shock wave is effective as a method of treatment of sciatic neuralgia.
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H S Abd El-Salam
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