Liao CD, et al. - Researchers ascertained the clinical effectiveness of extracorporeal shock wave therapy (ESWT) for knee soft tissue disorders (KSTDs) and compared the efficacy of different shock-wave types, energy levels, and intervention durations. In patients with KSTDs, an overall effect on the treatment success rate (TSR), pain reduction, and range of motion (ROM) restoration was exerted by the ESWT. Findings suggested different contributions being made by different shock-wave types and application levels for KSTDs. They noted a probable greater efficacy of low-energy focused shock-wave therapy (FoSWT) for the TSR than high-energy FoSWT, while the opposite result was seen with radial shock-wave therapy (RaSWT).