Extracorporeal Shock
We provide Extracorporeal Shock Wave Therapy services
Extracorporeal Shock Wave Therapy (ESWT) is a non-invasive medical treatment that uses shock waves to stimulate healing and reduce pain for certain musculoskeletal conditions.
ESWT utilizes acoustic waves, or shock waves, which are high-energy sound waves that travel through the skin to target specific tissues. The energy from these shock waves stimulates cellular repair and promotes healing.
ESWT is commonly used for musculoskeletal conditions, particularly those related to tendons and other soft tissues. It has been applied to treat conditions such as plantar fasciitis, tennis elbow (lateral epicondylitis), calcific shoulder tendinopathy, and other chronic tendon disorders.
During an ESWT session, a device delivers shock waves to the affected area. The procedure is typically performed on an outpatient basis, and the patient may be positioned based on the specific condition being treated. The shock waves are focused on the targeted tissue to induce a healing response.
Extracorporeal Shock Wave Therapy can be used to treat a variety of conditions, including:
- Shoulder tendinopathy
- Lateral epicondylosis/epicondylitis
- Greater trochanteric pain syndrome
- Hamstring tendinopathy
- Patellar tendinopathy
- Medial tibial stress syndrome
- Achilles tendinopathy
- Plantar fasciitis
- Knee osteoarthritis
- Fracture nonunion
- Spasticity of spinal and supraspinal origin (stroke, brain injury, multiple sclerosis, cerebral palsy)
