Shockwave therapy (or SWT) is a non-surgical method of
treatment of a number of diseases of the musculoskeletal system, using acoustic waves (low-frequency sound
waves that penetrate into the tissues of the human body and affect painful points).
According to world statistics, 90% of patients as a result of using shockwave therapy, there is a steady
positive effect: reducing pain after injuries and fractures, accelerated healing of damaged tissues,
improving blood circulation and general well-being.
In the course of life, calcium salts can be deposited in the periarticular tissues. Inflammatory processes
occur in the areas where the salts are deposited. As a consequence, joint pain, up to and including
restricted mobility.
Shockwave therapy is mainly used to treat diseases of muscles and connective tissues, shoulder and elbow
joints, feet, as well as tendon and ligament diseases. Also, very often people turn to «ANKOR»
Medical
Centre for help in treating ‘heel spurs’. Shockwave therapy is one of the best methods of heel spur
treatment.
SWT is not recommended for use in people under 7 years of age, women during pregnancy, people with oncological diseases of the blood system. Absolutely contraindicated for people with pacemakers. It is worth noting that any procedures at «ANKOR» Medical Centre are prescribed by an experienced doctor after consultation, taking into account the individual characteristics of the patient.
