Focal shock waves: effective treatment for plantar fasciitis and calcifications

Focal shock waves: effective treatment for plantar fasciitis and calcifications

The focal shock waves is a non-invasive treatment that uses high-energy acoustic pulses to stimulate regeneration of damaged tissues and relieve pain.

At MIVI Healththis treatment is part of a comprehensive approach to musculoskeletal pain, especially in chronic injuries.

 

What are shock waves?

 

Shock waves are high energy high energy acoustic waves applied directly to the injured area.

Its main objective is:

  • Activate the body’s natural healing mechanisms.

  • Regenerate damaged tissues

  • Reducing pain without surgery

 

It is a safe, fast and effective technique when applied by specialized professionals.

 

What injuries can be treated with shock waves?

 

Shock waves are especially indicated in musculoskeletal pathologies, especially when pain becomes chronic.

Most frequent injuries

 

  • Plantar fasciitis

  • Shoulder calcifications

  • Patellar tendinopathy

  • Achilles tendinopathy

  • Epicondylitis (tennis elbow)

  • Lumbar discopathies

  • Joint pain

  • Pseudarthrosis and bone edema

 

👉 It is a treatment widely used in athletes and in patients with persistent pain that does not improve with conventional therapies.

 

How do shock waves work?

 

Shock waves generate a biological response in the treated tissue that promotes recovery.

Main effects

 

  • Stimulation of cell regeneration

  • Increased vascularization (improvement of blood flow)

  • Pain reduction

 

This speeds up recovery and improves the patient’s functionality.

 

How many sessions are necessary?

 

Generally, the treatment consists of:

  • Between 3 to 5 sessions

  • With intervals of several days between them

 

The exact number will depend on the type of injury and the patient’s evolution.

 

Frequently asked questions about shock waves

 

Do shock waves hurt?

 

May cause mild discomfort during slight discomfort during application, especially inespecially in inflamed areas, but they are usually well tolerated.

 

Are they safe?

 

Yes, shockwave therapy is a safe and effective safe and effectiveprovided that they are applied by qualified professionals and after a previous assessment.

 

Shockwave treatment at MIVI Salud

 

At MIVI Health we use shock waves as part of a global approach, combining them with advanced physiotherapy and other techniques to obtain the best results.

👉 The goal is not only to eliminate pain, but also to recover functionality and prevent relapses.

Author: Hugo Quintana

Director of MIVI Advanced Physical Therapy