Shock wave therapy

Shock wave therapy is used in orthopedics to treat various conditions of the entire musculoskeletal system, often recommended for tendon problems such as Achilles tendinitis, tenosynovitis, calcific tendinitis of the shoulder, heel spur as well as tennis and golfer's elbow. It can be used as a supplement to pain therapy and physiotherapy.

Shock wave therapy uses high-energy sound waves that are targeted at the affected tissue. These sound waves act on the tissue and can have various effects:

• Stimulating healing: Shock waves can stimulate tissue regeneration by promoting blood flow and stimulating the release of growth factors, which can help to accelerate healing.
• Reduction of pain: Shock waves can block pain receptors and reduce the sensation of pain, which can lead to pain relief.
• Destruction of calcific deposits: In calcific tendinitis of the shoulder, shock wave therapy can help to dissolve or break up the calcific deposits, which can reduce pain.