Shockwave therapy is a form of treatment that uses shockwaves to heal injuries and promote tissue regeneration. Shockwaves are high-energy soundwaves that travel through tissues and bones. They are known to increase blood flow, reduce inflammation, and stimulate the growth of new tissues. Shockwave therapy is used to treat various conditions such as bone fractures, tendinopathies, and musculoskeletal diseases like calcaneal spur and calcified shoulder. It is also effective in wound healing, including burns, diabetic foot ulcers, and scars.

The therapy works by inducing the expression of important angiogenic signaling factors like the vascular endothelial growth factor and nitric oxide, which stimulate the overall and muscular microcirculation. Shockwaves reduce inflammation by lowering pro-inflammatory cytokines and inducing the anti-inflammatory profile in macrophages. They also promote tissue regeneration by activating the recruitment, proliferation, and differentiation of mesenchymal cells.

In sports and athletic injuries, shockwave therapy can accelerate the healing of avascular necrosis or bone defects caused by interruption of blood supply, leading to the death of cells in the bony matrix. Shockwaves enhance the angiogenic and osteogenetic gene expression in bone marrow stromal cells, resulting in significant elevations of serum NO level, angiogenic, osteogenic, and anti-inflammatory factors in osteonecrosis. Shockwaves also have an anabolic effect on bones and lead to new bone formation, thus enhancing bone mass and strength.

Overall, shockwave therapy is a non-invasive, safe, and effective treatment for various injuries and conditions. It is especially useful for athletes suffering from long-term chronic complaints. The therapy can accelerate the healing process and restore tissue structure and function by promoting tissue regeneration and reducing inflammation.

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