SWT is a non-invasive treatment primarily targeting connective tissues, such as muscles, ligaments and tendons. The goal of this therapy is to stimulate the body’s natural healing processes.
SWT helps breakdown adhesions and calcified tissues while also increasing blood flow locally.
Indications for SWT include:
1. Plantar fasciitis.
2. Calcaneal spur.
3. Tennis elbow and golfer elbow.
4. Achilles tendinitis.
5. Shoulder calcification and tendinitis.
6. Spastic muscles and muscle spasm.
7. Scars and chronic disorders in the musculoskeletal field.
8. Bursitis of the hip, knee and shoulder.
9. Neck and lumbar spine chronic pain.
10. Wrist Ganglion cyst