Shock Wave Therapy (ESWT)

In Orthopedics and Physical Therapy, it is the gold standard especially in the treatment of Heel Spur (Plantar Fasciitis), Tennis/Golfer's Elbow, calcified tendon inflammations in the shoulder (calcific tendinitis), and ununited fractures. In Urology, on the other hand, it has been used with great success in recent years in the treatment of "Erectile Dysfunction" and Peyronie's disease (penile curvature) to increase vascularization in the penis.

No, the reason the device is called "shock wave" is not because it delivers electricity, but because it creates a mechanical and powerful "sound/pressure" wave (like hammering). You do not feel an electric shock during the procedure, but the strikes of the device can create a mild and tolerable pain, especially in sensitive areas like a heel spur. The procedure takes only 10-15 minutes.

Because cellular repair (formation of a new vascular network) takes time, the effect is not seen instantly. Generally, an application of 3 to 5 sessions in total, 1 or 2 times a week, is performed. The actual pain-relieving and healing effects of the treatment reach their maximum level within 4 to 6 weeks after the course is finished.