Shockwave therapy
What is Shockwave therapy?
Extracorporeal Shock Wave Therapy (ESWT) is the application of Shock Waves in medicine. It is very useful in chronic foot complaints. The ESWT is a hand held
device with a small projectile that shoots back and forth within a cavity hitting a fixed applicator. The kinetic energy is converted into Shockwave Therapy.
How does ESWT work?
What complaints respond to ESWT?
Wakefield Podiatrists have used ESWT on long standing cases of Plantar Fasciitis (heel pain), tendonopathy, and fracture healing.
What can I expect at my appointment?
A diagnosis will be made of your foot complaint. We apply a gel to the area of treatment which improves the contact between your skin and the ESWT device.
The ESWT therapy can feel uncomfortable but this usually eases as treatment progresses. Each treatment lasts approximately 5-10 minutes. Most patients experience an improvement after each session which is usually cumulative. The number of sessions needed will vary between patients and complaints.
Extracorporeal Shock Wave Therapy (ESWT) is the application of Shock Waves in medicine. It is very useful in chronic foot complaints. The ESWT is a hand held
device with a small projectile that shoots back and forth within a cavity hitting a fixed applicator. The kinetic energy is converted into Shockwave Therapy.
How does ESWT work?
- Reducing pain felt by nerve fibers
- Increasing blood circulation to surrounding soft tissues
- Stimulate healing process triggered by stem cell activation
What complaints respond to ESWT?
Wakefield Podiatrists have used ESWT on long standing cases of Plantar Fasciitis (heel pain), tendonopathy, and fracture healing.
What can I expect at my appointment?
A diagnosis will be made of your foot complaint. We apply a gel to the area of treatment which improves the contact between your skin and the ESWT device.
The ESWT therapy can feel uncomfortable but this usually eases as treatment progresses. Each treatment lasts approximately 5-10 minutes. Most patients experience an improvement after each session which is usually cumulative. The number of sessions needed will vary between patients and complaints.