摘要："Effectiveness of using the shock wave in selected dysfunctions of the musculoskeletal system" mgr. Magdalena Momot-Kuryło Rehabilitation and Sports Center "Medi-Sport" in Lublin dr Michał Grzegorczyk Department of Physiotherapy Rehabilitation, Chair of Rehabilitation and Balneotherapy, Faculty of Health Sciences, Medical University of Lublin. Introduction In medicine, the shockwave was first used in the 1980s for lithotripsy [1]. Over time, new reports appeared about its positive impact on the human body, including on the musculoskeletal system. Nowadays it is successfully used in many fields of medicine. Objective of the work The aim of the study was to evaluate the effectiveness of the shock wave application in patients with patellar ligament enthesopathy, lateral epicondylitis of the humerus and heel spur. Material and methods The research was carried out in CM Luxmed, ul. Zwycięska 6a and CM MEDISPORT at ul. Łabędzia in Lublin in the period from 01/12/2020. until December 10, 2021 75 patients took part in them. 25 of them were diagnosed with patellar ligament enthesopathy, another 25 with lateral epicondylitis of the humerus. The remaining 25 people received shock wave treatments for the heel spur. Each respondent underwent 5 shock wave treatments. Before starting the research, the respondents were informed about the purpose of the research. Moreover, they were guaranteed anonymity. Results: Among the surveyed people, in general, 50.7% (n = 38) of all respondents were women, and 49.3% (n = 37) - men. 36% (n = 9) women and 64% (n = 16) men were among the respondents treated for lateral epicondylitis of the humerus. In the case of the jumper's knee, the study group consisted of 60% (n = 15) women and 40% (n = 10) men, while in the group of patients with the heel spur, women constituted 56% (n = 14), and men 44% (n = 11).
