Shockwave Therapy @ Peak Sports Spine & Physical Therapy

What is Shockwave Therapy? Extracorporeal shockwave therapy (ESWT) is a nonsurgical treatment that delivers mechanical energy through focused sound waves to stimulate healing processes in target tissues. 

What can it Treat: Tennis Elbow, Knee Conditions, Shoulder Conditions, Rotator Cuff Pain, Plantar Fasciitis, Low Back Pain, Achillies Tendonitis, Muscle Strains, Hip Pain

How does it work? ESWT produces rapid changes in local pressure and stresses, causing temporary stretching and compression at the cellular level—a phenomenon called mechanotransduction. This physical stimulus activates specific cellular pathways, promoting tissue regeneration by triggering the release of growth factors, angiogenesis (formation of new blood vessels), and recruitment of regenerative cells. 

What to expect. Treatment is done in the clinic. Sessions typically last less than 15 minutes. The frequency of treatment depends on the diagnosis and individual response. Discomfort during treatment is common though analgesia is generally not necessary. 

After your session. Mild soreness, redness, or mild bruising can occur for a day or two. Ask your physical therapist or clinician about managing any post-procedural soreness.

Safety and Contraindications. ESWT has a favorable safety profile. However, caution must be used with certain medical considerations. Notify your team if you have an active malignancy, have a bleeding disorder, have an implanted cardiac device, or pregnant.