Shockwave (ESWT) Treatments in Chicago, IL
Extracorporeal Pulse Activation Technology (EPAT), sometimes referred to as ESWT or Shockwave Therapy, is clinically proven and today’s most advanced, non-invasive technology for treating pain.
We want our patients to be well-informed about their conditions and treatment decisions. Discussion and education about the root cause of the patient's diagnosis will help to prevent future reoccurrence.
Our goal is a happy and healthy patient.
Shockwave Therapy
Extracorporeal Pulse Activation Technology (EPAT), sometimes referred to as ESWT or Shockwave Therapy, is clinically proven and today’s most advanced, non-invasive technology for treating pain. In as few as 3 weekly treatments in our Lake County office. It's quick, easy, and non-invasive. The FDA Approved DuoLith SD1 TT is the next generation of ESWT Extracorporeal Shock Wave Treatment with patented focused “Cylindrical Source“.
With its progressive technological advancements, Extracorporeal Shock Wave Treatment (ESWT) delivers an evidence-based, non-surgical solution for patients suffering from chronic musculoskeletal conditions. It addresses the increasing demand for patient convenience, less down-time and risk.
ESWT has been used to successfully treat
Benefits of Shockwave Therapy
At Gurnee Podiatry & Sports Medicine we offer shockwave therapy in our office.
Dr. Schoene and her staff are one of the few therapy centers to offer this service to residents of Gurnee, Libertyville, Waukegan, Mundelein, Lake Bluff, and the rest of Lake County.
Shockwave Therapy (ESWT) Resources
Extracorporeal shockwave therapy in patients with
Clinically relevant effectiveness of focused extracorporeal shock wave therapy in the treatment of chronic plantar fasciitis a randomized, controlled multicenter study
Two emerging technologies for achilles tendinopathy and plantar fasciopathy
Comparison between extracorporeal shockwave therapy, placebo ESWT and endoscopic plantar fasciotomy for the treatment of chronic plantar heel pain in the athlete.
Successful treatment of chronic plantar fasciitis with two sessions of radial extracorporeal shock wave therapy
Comparison of radial versus focused extracorporeal shock waves in plantar fasciitis using functional measures
Radial extracorporeal shock wave therapy is safe and effective in the treatment of chronic recalcitrant plantar fasciitis: results of a confirmatory randomized placebo-controlled multicenter study
Extracorporeal shock wave therapy for chronic painful heel syndrome: a prospective, double blind, randomized trial assessing the efficacy of a new electromagnetic shock wave device
Extracorporeal Shock Wave Therapy for the Treatment of Plantar Fasciitis
Effect of shock-wave therapy on patellar tendinopathy in a rabbit model
Ultrasonographic evaluation at 6-month follow-up of plantar fasciitis after extracorporeal shock wave therapy.
Shock wave therapy induces neovascularization at the tendon-bone junction: a study in rabbits
Preliminary Results on the Safety and Efficacy of ESWT for Treatment of Plantar Fasciitis
Achilles
Extracorporeal shock wave therapy improves the walking ability of patients with peripheral artery disease and intermittent claudication
Extra-corporeal pulsed-activated therapy (“EPAT” sound wave) for Achilles tendinopathy: a prospective study
Eccentric loading versus eccentric loading plus shock-wave treatment for midportion Achilles tendinopathy: a randomized controlled trial
Eccentric loading, shock-wave treatment, or a wait-and-see policy for tendinopathy of the main body of tendon Achillis: a randomized controlled trial
High-energy extracorporeal shock wave therapy as a treatment for insertional Achilles tendinopathy
Shock wave therapy for chronic Achilles tendon pain: a randomized placebo-controlled trial
Lower Extremity
The effectiveness of extracorporeal shock wave therapy in lower limb tendinopathy: a systematic review
Vibration and pressure wave therapy for calf strains: a proposed treatment
Ultrasonographic evaluation of low energy extracorporeal pulse activated therapy (EPAT) for chronic plantar fasciitis
High-energy focused extracorporeal shockwave therapy reduces pain in plantar fibromatosis (Ledderhose’s disease)
Shockwave treatment for medial tibial stress syndrome in athletes; a prospective controlled study
Shockwave therapy for the treatment of chronic proximal hamstring tendinopathy in professional athletes
Low-energy extracorporeal shock wave therapy as a treatment for medial tibial stress syndrome
Extracorporeal shockwave for chronic patellar tendinopathy
Extracorporeal shock wave therapy in the treatment of chronic tendinopathies
Effects of shock waves on the microcirculation in critical limb ischemia (CLI) (8-week study)
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