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Extracorporeal Shock Wave Therapy (ESWT) involves the conversion of a sound wave into a shock wave that is applied repeatedly to a specific area of the body. The technique is similar to lithotripsy, which is used to treat kidney stones. ;

There are several theories about how this treatment works but the most accepted theory is that the micro-trauma caused by the repeated shock waves increases the blood flow to the area and this promotes healing. The treatment is simple, quick and non-invasive.

During Extracorporeal Shock Wave Therapy, a high-intensity sound wave is transmitted from a probe through the skin where it interacts with the tissues of the body. This leads to a cascade of beneficial effects such as increased blood flow and metabolic activity to the area, reversal of chronic inflammation, stimulation of collagen and dissolution of calcium build-up. Stimulation of these biological mechanisms creates an optimal healing environment. As the injured area is returned to normal, functionality is restored

and pain is relieved.