Shock wave therapy (SWT) is a therapeutic device designed to increase the growth of new blood vessels. The added circulation will promote tissue healing in the injured site. SWT sends high-pressure sound waves into the tissues in pulses. Physicians and physiotherpapists recommend SWT in the treatment of calcific tendonitis, chronic tendonitis in the elbow, shoulder or achilles tendon. It is been used in the treatment of plantar fasciitis in the arch of the foot.

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