Indications for Shockwave Therapy
Shockwave therapy is primarily used in the treatment of common musculoskeletal conditions. These include:
Upper and lower extremity tendinopathies
Greater trochanteric pain syndrome
Medial tibial stress syndrome
Patellar tendinopathy
Plantar fasciopathy.
Adhesive capsulitis
Non-union of long bone fracture
Avascular necrosis of femoral head
Osteoarthritis of the knee
There is no standardized ESWT protocol for the treatment of musculoskeletal conditions.
Differences between ESWT and Therapeutic Ultrasound
Therapeutic ultrasound utilises high frequency sound waves, while ESWT utilises lower frequency waves.
Ultrasound may produce either thermal or non-thermal effects in tissues, while ESWT does not result in heating effects.
How Does Extracorporeal Shockwave Therapy Work?
Shockwave therapy helps to accelerate the body's normal healing process. It helps speed up the recovery of injured
joints and tissue while diminishing pain and discomfort.
Extracorporeal shockwave therapy works in two ways, either through focused shockwaves or radial pressure waves.
Both methods are outpatient, and several treatments may be required to treat your specific condition.
The focused shockwave method uses a very focused impulse to target affected areas through an extracorporeal
shockwave therapy machine. There is no need for anesthesia since the shockwave used is low energy. The patient
lays down with the affected area exposed. The doctor applies a special gel to the affected area, which helps deliver
the impulses deeper into the skin.
The ESTW machine is turned on and the instrument, or shockwave gun, is pressed against the affected area.
Rapid impulses are then delivered to the patient. Treatment typically lasts between 5 and 15 minutes. While this
treatment can be uncomfortable for some, most do not experience any pain.
Extracorporeal shockwave therapy (ESWT) is a non-invasive procedure for treating a number of painful musculoskeletal
conditions. ESWT uses shockwaves to stimulate healing of the problematic tissue.
What are some common indications for ESWT?
Plantar fasciitis
Tennis or golfer's elbow
Calcific tendinopathy of the shoulder
Patellar tendinopathy
Achilles tendinopathy
How does ESWT heal an injury?
The mechanism of ESWT on musculoskeletal disorders is not fully understood, however it is thought that the
shockwaves initiate a proinflammatory response in the affected tissue. The body responds by increasing the
blood circulation and metabolism in the affected area which accelerates the body's own healing process.
It can provide short-term reduction in pain and sensitivity to the area targeted. Over time, ESWT triggers
the body's repair mechanism through the local release of various growth factors.
Why and when should I have ESWT?
ESWT is offered to patients who have not responded to treatments such as rest, ice, pain relief medications
and physiotherapy.
Are there any adverse effects?
ESWT is safe and effective. The shockwaves may be uncomfortable or painful, but most patients tolerate
it well. Minor bruising may develop, but that is temporary and rare.
What should I do after the treatment?
You will be able to return to your usual activities right after the procedure and return to work immediately.
However, it is advised not to undertake any strenuous pain-provoking activity 48 hours following the procedure.
Aggravating activities (e.g., running in the case of plantar fasciitis) should be avoided until two weeks after the
completion of the course of ESWT.
Concurrent therapy (e.g., physiotherapy or orthotics) may be prescribed to address the underlying biomechanical
causes of the injury.
Specification
| Product name |
eswt shockwave therapy |
| frequency |
16hz |
| Power |
250w |
| shoots |
2,000,000 shots *2 |
| function |
reduce pain,promote healing |
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