Shockwave

If you suffer from heel spur, calcification of the shoulder tendon, inflammation of the shoulder tendons or Achilles tendons, then shockwave is a highly recommended therapy for you. Shockwave is a therapy that has been used since 1998 (originally it was used for pulverising kidney stones) and has since been the subject of much research. The studies on the use of Shockwave show excellent results and is particularly used for heel spur, tendon irritations and calcium deposits in the shoulder

What is shockwave therapy?

Shockwave therapy (ESWT) is a form of treatment that uses shock waves to treat painful areas of the body. A device is used to transmit these shock waves of relatively high energy to the area to be treated.

Indications

• Tennis or golfer's elbow
• Shoulder problems with or without calcification
• Chronic shoulder pain
• Chronic elbow pain (tennis or golfer's elbow)
• Pain just below the kneecap (Infrapatellar tendopathy)
• Pain around the ankle
• Long-term Achilles tendon problems
• Heel pain (heel spur)/long-term pain under the sole of the foot
• Other tendonitis