Lithotripsy Shockwave Treatment
Under the management of the orthopaedic surgeons at Fulwood Hall
Hospital, extracorporeal lithotripsy also know as Shockwave
therapy, is provided for the treatment of musculoskeletal disorders
such as persistent tendinopathy, particularly chronic plantar
fasciitis.
This 5-10 minute treatment provides impulses, accelerated by
compressed air, to the tissue in the form of a shock wave which
continues to spread inside the body. The treatment initiates an
inflammation-like condition in the tissue, causing the body to
respond by increasing blood circulation and metabolism in the
impact area, accelerating the body’s own healing processes. The
shockwaves also break down injured tissue and calcifications.
Key advantages of Shockwave Therapy:
- Medication or cortisone injections are not required during
application
- Treatment stimulates and effectively supports body’s own self
healing mechanisms
- Often provides immediate pain relief and subsequent improved
movement
- Non surgical
Shockwave treatment is not suitable for patients:
- That have received Cortisone injections within the last month
before treatment
- With haemorrhage tendencies and coagulation system
disturbances
- With heart conditions and blood circulation disturbances
- With acute inflammation in the treatment area
- With cancer
- That are pregnant