Extracorporeal Shock Wave Therapy (EWST)
What is extracorporeal shock wave therapy (ESWT)?
ESWT is used for the treatment of musculo- skeletal disorders. Evolved in Europe in the early 1990`S, ESWT is a derivative of lithotripsy, which is the mechanical breaking up of renal stones with shockwaves, which has and still is used successfully for this condition.
ESWT is becoming a popular conservative treatment for musculo-skeletal conditions and soft tissue injuries, and is proven to work well in conjunction with physiotherapy and acupuncture.
ESWT is a non- invasive alternative with minimal risk for patients.
ESWT is becoming a popular conservative treatment for musculo-skeletal conditions and soft tissue injuries, and is proven to work well in conjunction with physiotherapy and acupuncture.
ESWT is a non- invasive alternative with minimal risk for patients.
What does extracorporeal shock wave therapy work for?
- Achilles tendonitis
- Plantar fasciitis/arch pain
- Heel spurs
- Patella Tendonitis
- MTSS / shin splints
- Painful shoulder (Calcification, tendonitis, impingement syndrome)
- Tennis elbow /Golfers Elbow
- Hip bursitis
- Pain in the hamstring insertions
- MTSS / shin splints
