Shock Wave Therapy For Pain
Podiatrists, Foot & Ankle Surgeons in Hackensack & Fort Lee, NJ
Shock Wave Therapy For Heel, Arch & Tendon Pain
ESWT is a non-invasive technology for treating foot and ankle pain
WHAT IS EXTRACORPOREAL SHOCK WAVE THERAPY (ESWT)?
Recently, a non-surgical alternative modality called Extracorporeal Shock Wave Therapy (ESWT) gained the Food and Drug Administration’s approval for treatment of recalcitrant plantar fasciitis. This technology has been around for over 20 years for treatment of kidney stones. It is a non-surgical, non-invasive alternative for chronic heel pain sufferers who have failed to improve after an extended period of conservative therapy.
HOW DOES IT WORK?
Shockwaves, also known as pressure or waves, are generated from a special FDA approved ESWT device directed at the targeted painful tissue. The concept in orthopedic disorders is that the shockwave stimulates and reactivates healing to encourage revascularization and other elements necessary to advance normal tissue healing. Additionally, the shockwaves help to over-stimulate pain transmission nerves, which can lead to a reduction in sensitivity and pain.
POST TREATMENT
After the treatment, many patients experience immediate relief from their symptoms which continues to improve with subsequent treatments over a 3-5 week period. Podiatry Foot and Ankle Institute see a high level of successful outcomes using shockwave especially when traditional conservative treatments have not been effective.
Our Podiatrists treats many athletes with non-invasive treatments like shockwave therapy. This helps to keep his patients out of operating room and in the game. So, if you're experiencing chronic foot or ankle pain, or if you're suffering from an overuse injury, schedule a comprehensive evaluation with our foot doctor to see if you are a candidate for Shockwave Therapy.
