Shock wave therapy (ESWT) is a physiotherapy method in which high-energy acoustic (shock) waves act on the tissues. It stimulates repair processes, improves circulation and helps reduce pain.
Shock wave therapy is widely used in orthopaedics and rehabilitation — for heel spurs, tendinitis and chronic back and joint pain. It helps reduce calcifications and tissue thickening and restore mobility.
Indications
- heel spurs
- osteochondrosis
- arthritis and arthrosis
- tendinitis and ligament inflammation
- back and joint pain
- muscle spasms
- after-effects of sports injuries
- chronic pain syndromes
Contraindications+
- acute infection or inflammation in the treated area