The State of Extracorporeal Shockwave Therapy for Myofascial Pain Syndrome—A Scoping Review and a Call for Standardized Protocols

While ESWT appears effective for MPS, methodological inconsistencies prevent definitive conclusions. Future research should standardize protocols, differentiate RPW from fESWT, and include longer follow-up periods to optimize therapeutic potential and validate ESWT as a treatment for MPS.