Extracorporeal Shock Wave Therapy - Podiatrist, foot Doctor of Podiatric Medicine, Foot Specialist, Toronto, ON
Podiatrist Sheldon Nadal discusses Extracorporeal Shock Wave Therapy (ESWT) for foot and ankle problems.
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Extracorporeal Shock Wave Therapy (ESWT) is used to treat chronic heel pain (plantar fasciitis). Extracorporeal means outside of the body. During this noninvasive procedure, sonic waves are directed at the area of pain using a device similar to that currently used in nonsurgical treatment of kidney stones.
Extracorporeal Shock Wave Therapy is prescribed for patients who have experienced plantar fasciitis for an extended period of time -- six months or more -- and have not benefited from other conservative treatments. The brief procedure lasts about 30 minutes and is performed under local anesthesia and/or twilight anesthesia.
