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

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.