Shockwaves

Shockwave therapy is a relatively new method of treatment for several musculoskeletal conditions. It’s a high energy ultrasound wave, that’s very effective in condition such as persistent tendinopathies, tendon calcifications in the shoulder, tennis elbow, plantar fasciitis and spinal pain of muscle origins (trigger point therapy).

It’s based on the principles of lithotripsy, modified to address to tendons, muscles and collagen structures in general. It improves the tissues’ quality and blood flow and it can accelerate significantly the healing prosses to the above mentioned conditions.

Storz medical, the Swiss company that introduced the lithotripsy heads to medicine, ensures the best outcomes for the shockmaster 500 equipment for our clinic.