What is Extracorporeal shock wave therapy?
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Extracorporeal Shock Wave Therapy (ESWT) is used to treat tendons with structural damage or that are causing pain, such as tennis elbow or plantar fasciitis. The procedure works by sending shock waves at the affected area which promotes new blood flow to the region.
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How do members experience Extracorporeal shock wave therapy?
Top 5 reported purposes & perceived effectiveness
| Purpose | Patients | Evaluations | Perceived Effectiveness |
|---|---|---|---|
| Joint pain | 2 | 0 | |
| Fabry pain crisis | 1 | 0 | |
| Muscle pain | 1 | 0 | |
| Muscle tension | 1 | 0 | |
| Plantar fasciitis | 1 | 0 |
Side effect severity
| Severity | Evaluations | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Severe | 0 | |
| Moderate | 0 | |
| Mild | 0 | |
| None | 2 |
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