ShockWave – Physio-Osteo Center

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What is Extracorporeal Shockwave Therapy?

It is an acoustic wave carrying energy by compressed air transmitted to the site of injury via a hand-piece held by the clinician. ESWT has been setting new standards in orthopedic therapy, as it is a non-invasive single acoustic pressure wave applied to the skin in less than 10’.

Indications:

Epicondylitis
Subacronomial pain syndrome
Calcifying tendinitis of the shoulder
Painful trigger points
Plantal fasciitis
Achilles tendinopathy
Medial tribal stress syndrome
Great trochanter pain syndrome

Contraindications:

Pregnancy
Tumors
Bleeding disorders
Severe osteoporosis
Local inflammation/wound

Medical Effects:

Dissolution of Calcified fibroblasts

New Blood Vessel formation

Reversal of chronic inflammation

Dispersion of substance P, Pain relief

Activation of mesenchymal stem cells

New bone formation

Improvement of tendons ability