Effectiveness of shortwave diathermy in patients with chronic low back pain: A study protocol for a randomised, single-blinded, multicentre clinical trial. Journal Abstract - Guideline Central

Effectiveness of shortwave diathermy in patients with chronic low back pain: A study protocol for a randomised, single-blinded, multicentre clinical trial.

Published: 2026

Authors

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Abstract

Chronic low back pain (CLBP) is a leading cause of disability worldwide and a major public health concern in low- and middle-income countries such as Bangladesh. Although international guidelines classify shortwave diathermy as a low-value treatment, it remains widely used in physiotherapy practice. Evidence on the effectiveness of continuous shortwave diathermy (CSWD) for CLBP is limited and inconsistent. This study aims to determine whether CSWD, when combined with standard physiotherapy, provides additional benefits compared with sham CSWD plus physiotherapy.

Source

PloS one

Publication Type

Journal Article

Language

English

PubMed ID

42268864

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