Shockwave therapy delivers acoustic waves to targeted areas of the body, stimulating biological responses that promote healing and pain relief.
Shockwave therapy has been extensively studied in orthopedics, sports medicine, regenerative medicine, and pain management. Research confirms that it is a safe, effective, and non-invasive treatment for musculoskeletal conditions, chronic pain, and soft tissue injuries.
This page highlights key scientific studies that support the use of radial and focal shockwave therapy in medical settings.
Shockwave therapy delivers acoustic waves to targeted areas of the body, stimulating biological responses that promote healing and pain relief.
Peer-reviewed studies have demonstrated success rates of up to 80% in treating chronic pain and sports injuries.
Study: Furia JP, et al. Radial Extracorporeal Shock Wave Therapy Is Efficient and Safe in the Treatment of Fracture Nonunions (Journal of Orthopaedic Surgery and Research, 2017).
Findings:
Demonstrated an 82% healing rate in patients with nonunion fractures.
Showed significant improvements in pain, function, and mobility without surgical intervention.
Study: Haake M, et al. Extracorporeal Shock Wave Therapy for Plantar Fasciitis: Randomised Controlled Multicentre Trial (BMJ, 2003).
Findings:
Conducted across multiple centers with a large patient sample.
Found significant pain reduction in patients with chronic plantar fasciitis after ESWT.
Study: Chou AC, et al. Prospective Study of Extracorporeal Shockwave Therapy as a Treatment for Chronic Achilles Tendinopathy (Journal of Foot and Ankle Surgery, 2017).
Findings:
Patients showed a 63% improvement in pain and function scores after treatment.
Reported sustained symptom relief at 6-month follow-up.
Study: Gür A, et al. Comparison of the Effectiveness of Two Different Extracorporeal Shock Wave Therapy Regimens in the Treatment of Patients With Myofascial Pain Syndrome (Archives of Rheumatology, 2014).
Findings:
Providers across multiple specialties are using shockwave therapy to grow their patient base and improve outcomes:
Recognized for treating musculoskeletal pain & soft tissue injuries.
Used by orthopedic surgeons, sports medicine doctors, chiropractors, and physical therapists.
Studies confirm that shockwave therapy reduces the need for painkillers and invasive procedures.
Ongoing studies are exploring the use of shockwave therapy for:
As technology advances, shockwave therapy is expanding beyond musculoskeletal conditions, offering new possibilities in regenerative medicine.
With decades of clinical research supporting its effectiveness, shockwave therapy is becoming a standard treatment for pain management and rehabilitation.
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