Shockwave Therapy

“Extracorporeal Shockwave Therapy (ESWT), otherwise referred to as shockwave therapy, is a non-invasive procedure using specific types of sound waves for therapeutic purposes.

Uses:
It is used in the treatment of musculoskeletal conditions.
Some examples of clinical applications in chiropractic are listed below:

• Arm and leg tendinopathies
• Frozen Shoulder
• Greater trochanteric pain syndrome (side hip pain)
• Shin splints (Medial tibial stress syndrome)
• Plantar fasciitis
• Delayed bone healing
• Avascular necrosis of femoral head
• Osteoarthritis
• Low back pain
• Post-stroke spasticity

Mechanism of action:
ESWT is based on sound waves with distinct physical properties creating both positive and negative (biphasic) phases of the shockwave. The positive phase generates direct mechanical forces on the target tissue, while the negative phase induces cavitation, forming gas bubbles that implode at high velocity.[15] This implosion produces a secondary wave of shockwaves, enhancing the mechanical impact and therapeutic potential of the treatment.

Reference:
https://www.physio-pedia.com/Extracorporeal_Shockwave_Therapy