Shockwave – indications

The shockwave therapy is a modern, high-energy treatment method. A particular application is found in the treatment of calcification. However, be aware of the fact that this method is not a cure for every disorder, and the indications are relatively narrow.

The shockwave therapy unit manufactured by Storz company is equipped with a book written by Ulrich Dreisiker titled Enthesiopathies. This publication contains indications that undergo shockwave therapy.
Shockwave therapy – indications
 

Shockwave therapy – indications
Pressure
Frequency
No. of shocks
No. Of treatments
Break between treatments

CALCIFIC TENDINITIS
2 – 3 bar
 11 – 15  Hz
 300 – 500
 3
 8 days

LATERAL HUMERAL EPICONDYLITIS
2 – 3 bar
 11 – 15 Hz
 1800 – 2000
 5 – 8
 5 – 8 days

MEDIAL HUMERAL EPICONDYLITIS
2 – 3 bar
 12 – 15 Hz
 1800 – 2000
 5 – 8
 5 – 8 days

HEEL SPUR
2 – 3 bar
 12 – 21 Hz
 3000 – 3500
 3 – 5
 7 days

ACHILLODYNIA, DORSAL HEEL SPUR
2 – 3 bar
 15 – 18 Hz
 1000 – 1500
 3 – 5
 7 days

MEDIAL TIBIAL STRESS SYNDROME
 1,8 – 2,8 bar
 15 Hz
 2000 – 3000
 3 – 5
 8 – 10 days

JUMPER’S KNEE
 1,8 – 2,2 bar
 10 – 12 Hz
 1500 – 2000

 10 – 14 days

MUSCLE HARDENINGS
 1,8 – 2 bar
 15 – 20 Hz
 2000 – 5000

TENDON IRRITATIONS
 1,8 – 2,4 bar
 12 – 15 Hz
 2000

RUNNER’S KNEE
 2 bar
 12 – 15 Hz
 2000 – 4000

IRRITATION OF TENDON INSERTIONS
 2 – 2,5 bar
 12 – 16 Hz
 2000 – 4000

Source: Ulrich Dreisiker “Enthesiopathies”

The above mentioned indications allow to conclude that the therapeutic effect of the shockwave therapy is significant after several treatments.