Shockwave Therapy
Shockwave Therapy Machines (ESWT) – Clinically Proven Treatment for Chronic Tendinopathy
Shockwave therapy, formally known as extracorporeal shockwave therapy (ESWT), is a non-invasive treatment that uses high-energy acoustic waves to stimulate healing in chronic musculoskeletal conditions. At Meddey, our shockwave therapy machine collection includes radial and focused ESWT devices for physiotherapy clinics and sports medicine centres. ESWT has become a frontline treatment for conditions unresponsive to conventional physiotherapy, offering clinics an advanced service with strong clinical evidence and excellent patient outcomes.
How Does Shockwave Therapy Work?
Shockwave therapy delivers controlled high-energy pressure waves to affected tissue through a handheld applicator. These waves stimulate neovascularisation (new blood vessel formation), break down calcific deposits, stimulate collagen production, and activate the body's natural healing response. The mechanical stimulus also has an analgesic effect by overstimulating pain receptors, resetting their sensitivity for both immediate and long-term pain relief. Results are often sustained for 12–24 months after treatment.
Types of Shockwave Therapy Devices
Radial Shockwave (RSWT): Pneumatically generated pressure waves that radiate outward from the applicator tip. Most widely used for musculoskeletal conditions with effective treatment depth of 3–4 cm.
Focused Shockwave (FSWT): Devices that focus energy precisely at a specific depth for calcific deposits, deep tendons, and bone stress reactions.
Clinical Indications
Shockwave therapy has strong evidence for plantar fasciitis, calcific rotator cuff tendinitis, lateral epicondylitis (tennis elbow), medial epicondylitis (golfer's elbow), Achilles tendinopathy, patellar tendinopathy, greater trochanteric pain syndrome, tibial stress syndrome, and non-union fractures. Typically used when 3–6 months of conventional treatment has failed.
Treatment Protocol
A standard course consists of 3–5 weekly sessions of 10–15 minutes with 1,500–2,500 shocks per session. Clinical improvement is typically noticed after the 2nd or 3rd session with maximum benefit at 6–12 weeks post-treatment.
Why Add Shockwave Therapy to Your Clinic?
Shockwave therapy allows you to treat conditions previously referred to orthopaedic surgeons, with comparable success rates for plantar fasciitis and calcific tendinitis. The treatment commands premium fees (₹2,000–5,000 per session), has an excellent safety profile, and generates strong referrals.
Why Buy from Meddey?
Meddey supplies ESWT machines to physiotherapy clinics across India. Our devices feature accurate pressure generation, adjustable energy settings, and durable applicator heads. We provide training support and clinical protocol guidance with each purchase.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is shockwave therapy painful? Radial ESWT causes mild to moderate discomfort during treatment, particularly in the first 1–2 sessions. Discomfort reduces significantly with subsequent sessions.
How soon will patients see results? Most patients notice improvement after 2–3 sessions. Approximately 75–80% of patients with plantar fasciitis and calcific tendinitis achieve significant pain reduction.