EXTRACORPOREAL SHOCKWAVE THERAPY

Extracorporeal Shockwave stimulates healing by using shockwaves to help with healing, pain reduction, and repair processes. It is a noninvasive therapeutic treatment option for various conditions that affect the musculoskeletal system. Extracorporeal Shockwave therapy is a noninvasive treatment method that generates shockwaves through soundwaves and pressure waves applied to areas of pain and injury. The goal of ESWT is to help tissue heal and reduce pain. It is commonly used for musculoskeletal conditions involving tendons, muscles, bones, and joints. ESWT is approved by the FDA for the treatment of Plantar Fascittis and tennis elbow and has been proven with clinical trials to help treat sport injuries such as Achilles and hamstring tendonitis and shoulder tendonitis.

During a shockwave treatment, a patient can expect a procedure that involves the application of a gel to the affected area of the body. Most shockwave treatment sessions last between 15-30 minutes. The frequency of treatment sessions will depend on the specific condition and the individual patient.  After the treatment, a patient may experience temporary soreness, tenderness, swelling, and bruising. There are two types of shockwave treatments, focused and radial. Focused shockwave therapy sends shockwaves into a small area while radial shockwave therapy delivers shockwaves over a broader area.