How long does the treatment take and how often does it have to be done?
Shock wave therapy is used to treat various pains and diseases of the musculoskeletal system. Depending on the type and severity of the disease or pain, the duration of a single therapy session also varies.
In most cases, a treatment lasts from 10 to 30 minutes. On average, 3 to 6 sessions are required at weekly intervals.
How successful is the treatment with ESWT?
The effect of extracorporeal shock wave therapy (ESWT) on the human body has been intensively researched for more than three decades. For individual medical conditions such as heel pain (plantar fasciitis), studies have now clearly proven its effectiveness.
Many patients report being pain-free or experiencing significantly reduced pain after just one or two sessions. Regained freedom from pain or freedom of movement restores some their quality of life.
