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Extracorporeal shockwave therapy (ESWT)

ESWT is a non-invasive medical procedure that utilizes high-energy shockwaves to treat various musculoskeletal conditions and promote tissue healing. During ESWT, a device generates acoustic shockwaves that are directed toward the affected area of the body. These shockwaves deliver mechanical energy to the tissues, stimulating the body's natural healing processes.

ESWT is commonly used to address conditions such as plantar fasciitis, Achilles tendonitis, tennis elbow, and calcific shoulder tendinopathy. It's particularly effective for chronic soft tissue injuries that have not responded well to conservative treatments. ESWT promotes tissue regeneration, reduces pain and inflammation, and enhances blood circulation to the treated area.

ESWT benefits

  • Improve collagen production
  • Improve neovascularization
  • Modulate inflammatory response
  • Pain reduction
  • Promotes healing
  • Promote tissue repair and regeneration

Conditions that benefit from ESWT

  • Musculoskeletal pain
  • Myofascial pain and trigger points
  • Osteoarthritis
  • Plantar fasciitis
  • Tendinopathy
A client lying face down on the treatment couch beside the shockwave therapy console at The Longevity Science Centrum.
A knee shortly after surgery, the incision still covered by a mesh dressing.
Shortly after surgery, the wound still dressed.
The same knee later in recovery, the surgical scar healed and flat.
The same knee later in recovery, the scar settled and flat.

Science-based Evidence

  • Schroeder AN, Tenforde AS, Jelsing EJ

    Extracorporeal Shockwave Therapy in the Management of Sports Medicine Injuries

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  • Burton I

    Combined extracorporeal shockwave therapy and exercise for the treatment of tendinopathy: A narrative review

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  • An S, Li J, Xie W, Yin N, Li Y, Hu Y

    Extracorporeal shockwave treatment in knee osteoarthritis: therapeutic effects and possible mechanism

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  • Simplicio CL, Purita J, Murrell W, Santos GS, Dos Santos RG, Lana JFSD

    Extracorporeal shock wave therapy mechanisms in musculoskeletal regenerative medicine

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  • Chen YP, Lin CY, Kuo YJ, Lee OK

    Extracorporeal Shockwave Therapy in the Treatment of Trigger Finger: A Randomized Controlled Study

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  • Yue L, Sun MS, Chen H, Mu GZ, Sun HL

    Extracorporeal Shockwave Therapy for Treating Chronic Low Back Pain: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis of Randomized Controlled Trials

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