[Efficiency assessment of low intensity-shokwave therapy in the treatment of chronic pelvic pain syndrome].

Abstract

OBJECTIVE:

the aim of this study was to evaluate the effect of extracorporeal shockwave therapy on CPPS due to non bacterial prostatitis.

METHOD:

s: There were two groups in the study. 78 patients in the first group received 6 sessions of Low intensity-shokwave therapy (Li-ESWT) in three weeks. 40 patients from group "2" were receiving diclofenac sodium in the form of suppositories.

RESULTS:

Patients in the first group showed significant improvement of pain and quality of life in comparison to the control group, which experienced less significant improvements.

CONCLUSION:

Low intensity-shokwave therapy (Li-ESWT) is effective in chronic pelvic pain syndrome treatment.

• Authors: E V Dariy, K A Tirsy, N A Grigoriev
• Journal: Urologiia (Moscow, Russia : 1999) (Urologiia) Issue 1 Pg. 46-50 (Mar 2020) ISSN: 1728-2985 [Print] Russia (Federation)
• PMID: 32191001 (Publication Type: Journal Article)

Topics

• Chronic Pain
• Extracorporeal Shockwave Therapy
• Humans
• Male
• Pelvic Pain (therapy)
• Prostatitis (therapy)
• Quality of Life