Extracorporeal shockwave therapy (ESWT) is a non-invasive, out-patient alternative to surgery for those with many joint and tendon disorders.
ESWT (Extracorporeal Shockwave Therapy) sends acoustic shock waves into bone or soft tissue, in effect reinjuring the area on a cellular level and breaking up the scarring that has penetrated tendons and ligaments.
The controlled reinjuring of tissue allows the body to regenerate blood vessels and bone cells.
The resulting revascularization leads to faster healing and often a return to pre-injury activity levels.
ESWT is used as a second line measure to treat tennis elbow, shoulder rotator cuff pain, achilles tendinitis, plantar fasciitis, and greater trochanteric pain syndrome.
ESWT is also used to promote bone healing and treat bone necrosis. It is an effective alternative to surgical treatment of non-healing fractures.
Copyright @ Mittal Phisotherapy. All rights reserved By Escade Technologies