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Therapeutic ultrasound not beneficial in rotator cuff tendinopathy in low quality studies
Phys Ther Sport. 2015 Aug;16(3):276-84.11 randomized controlled studies of low methodological quality were included in this systematic review and meta-analysis, to determine the efficacy of therapeutic ultrasound in adults with rotator cuff tendinopathy. Results indicated that therapeutic ultrasound was not beneficial in terms of improving pain or function when compared to other active treatment, placebo, or as an addition to exercise.
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