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The Use of Extracorporeal Shock Wave Therapy in the Treatment of Spasticity

Expiry Date
: 01/10/2026
CPD Units
: 3.00 Points
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In this review the author focusses on the current evidence regarding the effectiveness of ESWT in spasticity.

Keywords: Extracorporeal shock wave therapy, muscle spasticity, rehabilitation, review

Reading material:

Educational Objectives

Educational Aim:
This study looks at the effectiveness of ESWT in the treatment of spasticity.

Educational Outcomes:
Upon completion of this module practitioners should have a clear understanding of:

  1. Mechanisms of ESWT in reducing spasticity
  2. Technical parameters used in the application of ESWT
  3. Comparison of ESWT and Botulinum Toxin injection.


Instructions for this Module

  • Read the supplied reading material and complete the quiz that follows;
  • You have three attempts to pass the quiz;
  • The pass grade is 70%;
  • You need to pass the quiz to claim your CPD certificate;
  • Please click on the CPD certificate link below to claim your CPD certificate and to update your CPD Manager.

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