Extracorporeal Shockwave Therapy
What is it? Extracorporeal Shockwave Therapy (ESWT) is a noninvasive surgical procedure that uses sound waves to stimulate healing in some musculoskeletal conditions. “Extracorporeal” means “outside of the body” and refers to the way the therapy is applied. Origins of ESWT The basic science behind the use of ESWT is rooted in the treatment of kidney stones via Lithotripsy. Lithotripsy…