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Shock wave therapy (SWT) is a method of physiotherapeutic impact on bone and connective tissue using acoustic pulses of varying energy. The waves are generated by a special device (for example, ShoсkMaster 500, Masterpuls, Storz Medical, SWISS DOLORCLAST). The depth of effective impact of shock waves is up to 6 cm, and the area is more than 17 cm. The pulse frequency is from 1 to 23 imp/sec.
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The method has defibrosing, hypoalgesic, reparative-regenerative, muscle relaxant and locomotor-corrective therapeutic effects. Simply put, the essence of shock wave therapy is to accelerate the recovery and healing of damaged tissues, relax
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The primary effect of ESWT therapy occurs almost immediately. After a couple of sessions, the patient feels a decrease in pain. This is most noticeable in the treatment of heel spurs and arthrosis. Also, blood circulation in the affected area improves almost immediately, which is comparable to a deep massage. Joint mobility is restored and improved. Calcium deposits are loosened, areas of fibrous tissue and bone growths are reduced or completely disappear. Ligaments and tendons are strengthened and are less susceptible to injury. Due to improved blood supply, new capillaries grow in the affected areas, which leads to tissue renewal and a more stable reduction in pain.
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Traumatologists and orthopedists recommend the use of shock wave therapy for:
early arthrosis, non-infectious arthritis and synovitis;
plantar fasciitis, epicondylitis, bursitis, Achilles tendonitis, achillodynia;
osteochondrosis, osteochondropathy and hernias;
post-traumatic pain in the coccyx area;
scapulohumeral periarthritis;
soft tissue injuries associated with ruptures of muscle tissue and tendons;
joint development in the postoperative period;
poorly healing fractures to stimulate the formation of bone calluses;
relieving muscle spasm from intense sports training.
