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Shockwave Therapy – ESWT Treatment Palma Mallorca
Extracorporeal shockwave therapy for tendonitis, plantar fasciitis, bursitis. Accelerates natural healing non-invasively. English-speaking specialist. Book.
Extracorporeal shockwave therapy (ESWT) uses high-energy acoustic waves to stimulate the natural healing of tendons, ligaments and bones. The waves increase blood flow, break down calcifications and regenerate damaged tissue without surgery.
It is described in clinical guidelines and published studies as an established conservative option for chronic tendinitis that has not responded to conventional physiotherapy. Indication and outcome are assessed individually.
We locate the painful point. Conductive gel is applied to the skin. The handpiece delivers shockwaves (1,500-2,000 impulses) over 5-10 minutes. You may experience tolerable discomfort. No anaesthesia or recovery time is needed.
You can resume normal activities immediately. We recommend avoiding intense sport for 48 hours after the session to allow the healing process to begin.
Improvement is typically gradual over 2-4 weeks, with potentially long-lasting effects. Efficacy is described in published studies; indication and outcome are assessed individually, and in many cases shockwave therapy can be a conservative alternative to surgery in chronic tendinitis.
Extracorporeal Shockwave Therapy (ESWT)
Shockwave therapy is an established conservative option for chronic tendinitis that has not responded to conventional physiotherapy and, in many cases, can be a conservative alternative to surgery. Indication and outcome are assessed individually.
Mechanism of Action
- Neovascularisation: Stimulates the formation of new blood vessels in the affected area
- Tissue regeneration: Activates stem cells and growth factors
- Calcification fragmentation: Breaks down calcium deposits in tendons
- Pain reduction: Blocks pain receptors and releases endorphins
Conditions Treated
Plantar fasciitis: established conservative option described in clinical guidelines and published studies; in many cases a conservative alternative to surgery. Common in runners and hikers who train on Mallorca's varied terrain.
Epicondylitis (tennis/golfer's elbow): well-documented indication in published studies, especially in chronic cases. See our pages on tennis and golf injuries.
Calcific tendinitis of the shoulder: can fragment calcifications within the rotator cuff tendons and, in many cases, be considered as an alternative to arthroscopic surgery. Indication is assessed individually.
Achilles tendinitis: Common in runners and athletes. Shockwave therapy stimulates tendon regeneration and reduces chronic inflammation.
Shockwave Therapy for Athletes in Mallorca
Mallorca's athletes -- cyclists, runners, tennis players and golfers -- frequently develop chronic tendinitis from intensive training. Shockwave therapy allows rapid return to sport without surgical downtime.
Advantages
- Non-invasive, no surgery
- No anaesthesia or hospitalisation
- Immediate return to activities
- High success rate
- Long-lasting effects
- Can be combined with PRP for enhanced results
Non-Surgical Alternative
Shockwave therapy is a cornerstone of our conservative treatment philosophy. Our goal is to avoid surgery whenever possible. In chronic tendinitis, shockwave therapy achieves results comparable to surgery without the risks, downtime or complications. As part of our multimodal approach, we often combine shockwave sessions with whole-body cryotherapy at -110°C to maximise anti-inflammatory effects and accelerate tissue healing.
Book your appointment. Call +34 971 68 43 45.
Clinical references
- Cochrane: Extracorporeal shockwave therapy – systematic reviews.
- NICE IPG376: Shockwave therapy for plantar fasciitis.
- AAOS – American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons.
- AWMF Guideline Register.
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Shockwave Therapy for Calcifications and Tendinopathies
Indications for Shockwave Therapy
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