Treatment method with focused sound waves containing a mechanical pressure and tension wave which can be used promisingly for soft tissue pain. One of the biggest advantages of shock wave treatment is the few side effects, which are harmless. This treatment has been used in orthopaedics and sports medicine since the 1990s and has shown statistically significant treatment results:
Empirical treatment success was shown in:
In general 3 to 5 sessions each lasting around 20-30 minutes are required. The treatments are carried out according to the guidelines of the German-speaking International Society for Extracorporeal Shockwave Therapy (www.digest-ev.de).