Applications and benefits
Shockwave Therapy can be used to treat a wide variety of musculoskeletal conditions, especially chronic conditions, for example:
Radial Pulse waves are acoustic waves introduced into the body by means of a transmitter and handpiece. These waves move through the body in outward motion from the point of contact. When introduced into the tissue, shockwaves and pressure waves have effects on a cellular level that are beneficial for healing. Increased blood flow and formation of new blood vessels create an improved environment for tissue repair. It has further been shown that application of shock waves influences the body’s pain regulating mechanisms resulting in local pain relief.
Clinical studies have shown improvement of symptoms in the following conditions:
Shockwave therapy or extracorporeal shockwave therapy (ESWT) is an innovative, cost-effective, evidence-based treatment for tendon pain (often known as tendinitis or tendinopathy) and other conditions throughout the body.
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