Extracorporeal

Shock Wave Therapy (ESWT)

A non-invasive treatment that uses sound waves to treat damaged tissues. It can help with pain and healing for conditions like tendinopathy, plantar fasciitis, and osteoarthritis.

How it works

  • A device applies high-energy sound waves to the damaged tissue
  • The sound waves increase blood flow and stimulate cell regeneration
  • The body’s natural healing process kicks in to repair the damaged tissue

What it’s used for

  • Pain Relief : ESWT can help with pain from conditions like tendinopathy, plantar fasciitis, and osteoarthritis
  • Healing : ESWT can help heal injured tendons, ligaments, and other soft tissues.
  • Breaking down calcium deposits : ESWT can break up calcium deposits in tendons that cause degenerative tendinopathies.
  • Repairing Bone : ESWT can create small cavities in bones to help remove damaged bone cells and allow new bone to grow.
  • Safety: ESWT is generally safe, but people with certain conditions may not be able to undergo it
    People with heart disease, serious cardiovascular problems, or metal implants may not be able to undergo ESWT, Pregnant women may not be able to undergo ESWT.