ESWT (Extracorporeal Shock Wave Therapy) is a therapeutic procedure to relieve pain by using shock waves from outside the body. ESWT procedures are usually performed to treat chronic pain in the musculoskeletal system of muscles and flesh. ESWT can relieve pain with non-invasive measures.
The use of ESWT includes:
- Pain in the musculoskeletal area
- Tennis Elbow Syndrome (pain in the elbow)
- Chronic tendinitis of the knee
- Shoulder rotator cuff pain (shoulder pain)
- Hamstring tendonitis (pain in the upper thigh muscle)
- Plantar Fasciitis (pain in the soles of the feet)
ESWT advantages:
- Is a non-invasive action
- There are almost no side effects
- Patients can return to their activities in a short time
- Fast duration of action (5-10 minutes) and fast recovery. Patients can return to activities in a short time.
- ESWT can react directly on nerve tissue which will relieve pain.
If you experience chronic or acute pain, consult a specialist from the Center of Excellence at EMC Sentul Hospital to get prompt and appropriate treatment.