Objective: the aim of this study was to evaluate the effect of extracorporeal shockwave therapy on CPPS due to non bacterial prostatitis.
Methods: 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.
Corresponding author: E.V. Daryi – Ph.D., urologist of the Highest Qualifying Category, AO «European Medical Center», Moscow, Russia; e-mail: edariy@yandex.ru