Shock wave therapy in Berlin-Mitte

✔ Various applications in orthopaedics
✔ Effective pain relief
✔High success rate

»Shock waves are a gentle therapy, for example for a heel spur or a calcified shoulder, which has a very good effect on around 80 percent of patients.« – Facharzt Dr. med. Martin Ihle, Berlin.

Positive effects of shock wave therapy

Shock waves are high-energy mechanical waves that are conducted through the tissue. The treatment is associated with the following effects:

• Stimulation of metabolism
• Promotion of regeneration
• Regeneration of tissue
• Blood circulation of tendon insertions
• Dissolution of small lime deposits
• Destruction of kidney stones
• Pain relief

Appropriate cases for shock wave therapy

Shock wave therapy is a gentle procedure without significant side effects that stimulates the body’s own regeneration through biophysical stimulation.

Suitable indications are:

• Calcified shoulder
• Tennis elbow
• Heel spur
• Achilles tendon irritation
• Muscle aches

Duration and intensity of shock wave therapy

The treatment of the affected body parts takes place once a week for at least three weeks. Almost 80 percent of the patients respond well to the therapy.