Extracorporeal shockwave therapy

Extracorporeal Shockwave Therapy

Extracorporeal Shockwave Therapy (pronunciation: ek-struh-kawr-puh-ree-uhl shok-weyv ther-uh-pee), often abbreviated as ESWT, is a non-invasive medical treatment that sends acoustic waves to injured parts of the body to alleviate various conditions.

Etymology

The term "Extracorporeal" originates from the Latin words "extra" meaning outside and "corpus" meaning body. "Shockwave" is a term used to describe a sudden disturbance or condition that affects the body's structure or function. "Therapy" is derived from the Greek word "therapeia" meaning healing. Thus, Extracorporeal Shockwave Therapy refers to a healing method that works outside the body using shockwaves.

Procedure

The procedure involves the use of a device that emits sound waves that are focused on the affected area of the body. These waves stimulate the body's natural healing process by increasing blood flow and reducing inflammation.

Applications

Extracorporeal Shockwave Therapy is used to treat a variety of medical conditions, including plantar fasciitis, tennis elbow, Achilles tendinitis, and calcific tendinitis. It is also used in the treatment of certain musculoskeletal disorders.

Related Terms

• Acoustic wave therapy
• Physical therapy
• Non-invasive procedures
• Musculoskeletal disorders

See Also

• Physiotherapy
• Rehabilitation (medicine)
• Sports medicine

External links

• Medical encyclopedia article on Extracorporeal shockwave therapy
• Wikipedia's article - Extracorporeal shockwave therapy

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