Extracorporeal Shockwave Therapy (ESWT) and Radial Shockwave Therapy (RSWT) are additional names for shockwave therapy.

Although the therapy is not brand-new, it was used for the management of sore muscles and joints and is a relatively recent development. In the late 1990s, urologists developed shockwave therapy to assist in the non-invasive treatment of kidney stones. It is being utilized to successfully treat a variety of musculoskeletal ailments.

According to numerous studies, it can effectively treat ailments including Achilles tendinopathy and heel discomfort brought on by plantar fasciitis.

Shockwave therapy does not have any known negative effects. Shockwave therapy is approved for use in clinics and hospitals by the National Institute for Health and Clinical Excellence, or NICE, which provides guidelines, advice, and information to healthcare professionals.