shock-wave therapy

SHOCK-WAVE THERAPY

Definition : Shock-wave therapy is a modality that is becoming more common in physiotherapy. Using much lower energy than in medical applications, shock-wave therapy, or extra-corporeal shock wave therapy (ESWT), is used in the treatment of many musculoskeletal conditions, primarily those involving connective tissues such as ligaments and tendons. What is Shockwave Therapy? Although it…