Shockwave Therapy
Common Extracorporeal Shockwave Therapy (ESWT) is a non-invasive, interventional form of regenerative medicine used to kickstart the body’s healing process. This treatment targets areas of pain in the soft tissues (muscle, tendons, ligaments, etc.), joint problems, and bone issues. By enhancing blood flow through the body, your physician can accelerate the healing of stubborn musculoskeletal conditions.
ESWT is a minimally invasive, in-office outpatient procedure in which acoustic shockwaves break down soft tissue calcifications, enhance collagen synthesis, and stimulate the healing process of injured tendons, ligaments, and other soft tissues.
Common Ailments Treated with Shockwave Therapy
ESWT is used to treat many sports-related or overuse injuries, including but not limited to:
- Achilles tendinopathy
- Plantar fasciitis
- Stress fracture
- Osteoarthritis
- Joint pain
- Rotator cuff injuries
- Tendonitis of the foot, hip, or shoulder
- Hamstring Injuries
- Jumper’s knee
- Tennis or golfer’s elbow
- Runner’s knee
- Bony heel spurs
