Focused extracorporeal shockwave therapy (fESWT) is a non-invasive treatment using high-energy acoustic waves to stimulate tissue healing and reduce pain. It focuses the waves into a specific area within the body, unlike radial shockwave therapy which uses a more diffuse pattern. fESWT is used for various musculoskeletal conditions, including tendinopathies, plantar fasciitis, and bone healing.
How it works:
- fESWT uses acoustic waves, not electrical shocks, to create mechanical stress on the tissue.
- The waves are focused into a specific area, allowing for precise treatment of the affected tissue.
- The shockwaves stimulate the body's natural healing processes, including fibroblast proliferation and collagen synthesis.
- fESWT can reduce pain by disrupting the pain cycle and increasing blood circulation.
Conditions Treated:
- Musculoskeletal Disorders: Tendinopathies (Achilles, lateral and patellar), plantar fasciitis, bursitis, and more.
- Bone Healing: Can help with non-healing fractures and pseudoarthroses.
- Advantages:
- Non-invasive: fESWT is a non-surgical treatment option.
- Long-lasting Pain Relief: Patients often experience sustained pain relief after treatment.
- Effective for a Range of Conditions: fESWT has shown promise in treating various musculoskeletal and other conditions.
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- Non-invasive: fESWT is a non-surgical treatment option.
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