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Break the Pain Cycle with ESWT

Ajuda's shock wave specialists treat chronic tendinopathies with precise, protocol-driven therapy.

Book ESWT Session
78%
Pain-Free in 6 Weeks
Chronic tendinopathy patients reporting relief
3
Sessions Typical
Average ESWT courses at Ajuda
15 mins
Procedure Time
Quick outpatient service

When to Consult

  • Plantar fasciitis or heel pain persisting beyond 3 months
  • Tennis elbow or golfer's elbow resistant to conventional physiotherapy
  • Calcific shoulder tendinitis with night pain
  • Chronic Achilles or patellar tendinopathy limiting sport
  • Delayed bone healing or stress fractures
  • Need non-surgical alternative after exhausting medication and injections

Understanding ESWT in the Indian Context

Chronic heel, shoulder, and elbow pain is common among Hyderabad's corporate professionals, runners, and household caretakers who rarely get extended rest. Extracorporeal Shock Wave Therapy (ESWT) offers a non-surgical solution approved by Indian Association of Sports Medicine and widely used in European sports centres.

Ajuda Hospitals introduced ESWT to give patients an option before injections or surgery. Pulsed acoustic waves stimulate blood flow, break calcific deposits, and activate cellular repair. We integrate ESWT with load management, footwear assessment, and nutrition so Telangana patients recover without pausing careers or family responsibilities.

When to Consult Our ESWT Specialists

⚠️ Seek urgent medical care if you notice:

  • ✓ Rapid swelling, redness, or fever suggesting infection
  • ✓ Sudden inability to bear weight after injury
  • ✓ Numbness or tingling spreading into limbs

Otherwise, book ESWT when conservative care has stalled, MRI shows degeneration, or pain limits running, badminton, or daily chores.

Our Diagnostic Approach

Condition Confirmation

Clinical tests (Cozen, squeeze, palpation) confirm the diagnosis and severity.

Imaging Correlation

We review ultrasound or X-ray to visualise calcification, tears, or degenerative zones.

Risk & Contraindication Check

Medical history ensures ESWT suits you; we avoid areas with implants, tumours, or pregnancy.

Protocol Customisation

We map pulse count, bar pressure, and frequency to deliver precise therapy with minimal discomfort.

Treatment Pathways

Your ESWT plan spans evaluation, three to five therapy sessions, and a supporting exercise plan. We pair shock waves with taping, orthotics, dry needling, or blood flow restriction to maintain load while healing progresses. Athletes receive GPS load tracking and tele coaching around tournaments.

What to Expect: Your Care Journey

Session one includes assessment and the first ESWT dose. You may feel mild soreness for 24 hours; we suggest relative rest and ice. Week three brings visible pain reduction; by week six, most patients resume full duties. We schedule booster visits if needed and share maintenance exercises via app reminders.

Technology & Innovation

Our Storz Medical platforms offer both radial and focused heads. Built-in analgesic vibration makes sessions tolerable, while treatment data sync with the EMR. Combined with diagnostic ultrasound we track calcific changes objectively.

Preventing Complications

Ignoring chronic tendinopathy can lead to tendon ruptures or surgery. ESWT interrupts the pain cycle, enabling safe strengthening and weight-bearing. Lifestyle counselling addresses obesity, vitamin D deficiency, and footwear issues common in Telangana.

Why Ajuda for Shock Wave Therapy?

🛠️ Advanced Equipment

Dual-mode Storz systems deliver precise pulses tailored to your condition.

🧪 Evidence-Based

Protocols align with ISM and EFDMA guidelines for tendinopathy care.

📱 Connected Care

WhatsApp diaries and tele reviews keep you progressing even when travelling.

Take the First Step

Chronic pain should not slow your routine. Book ESWT at Ajuda Hospitals to access world-class technology, cashless support, and a multidisciplinary rehab team focused on lasting freedom from pain.

Diagnosis Approach

1

Clinical Examination

Assess tenderness, function, and rule out red flags.

2

Imaging Review

Study X-ray, ultrasound, or MRI to map calcification or degenerative tissue.

3

Contraindication Screening

Exclude neuropathy, pregnancy, anticoagulants, or malignancy in treatment area.

4

Protocol Selection

Choose radial vs focused shock waves, intensity, and pulse count per condition.

Treatment Options

Radial Shock Wave for Plantar Fasciitis

High-frequency radial waves reduce heel pain and stimulate collagen.

Pain relief in 85% of cases within 4-6 weeks
3-5 sessions

Focused ESWT for Calcific Tendinitis

Precise pulses break calcific deposits and restore shoulder mobility.

Resolves calcium deposits in 70% of patients
3 sessions, fortnight apart

Tendon Remodeling Program

ESWT plus eccentric loading and taping for tennis elbow or patellar tendinopathy.

Strength and pain improvements in 6 weeks
6-8 weeks

Bone Healing Support

Shock waves combined with nutrition and load management for delayed unions.

Accelerates callus formation and reduces pain
Monthly sessions until union

Return-to-Sport Integration

ESWT backed by agility drills, footwear analysis, and load monitoring.

Cuts recurrence by 40%
Program tailored to competition calendar

Tele Follow-up & Pain Tracking

WhatsApp check-ins, pain diaries, and load progression guidance.

Ensures adherence and early flagging of flare-ups
6-12 weeks

Expected Outcomes

Treatment Timeline

Week 1

Initial soreness manageable, pain diary starts

Week 3

Pain scores drop 30-40%, mobility improves

Week 6

Functional tests return, exercise tolerance rises

3 Months

Return to sport or daily tasks without flare-ups

Success Metrics

  • Numerical pain scale reduction of 3 points
  • Improved Foot Function Index or DASH scores
  • No adverse skin or nerve reactions