New Treatment For Tendonitis

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New Treatment For Tendonitis

14 Apr 2004

Tendonitis occurs when a tendon near a joint becomes inflamed. Treatment is

often difficult and recovery can be long. Now, a new approach relieves the

pain of this common condition.

Now, an increasing number of patients with tendonitis are finding relief

with extracorporeal shock wave therapy. During the therapy, ultrasound

energy targets the affected area.

Doctors say it usually takes two to three 20-minute shock wave treatments to

relieve the pain of chronic tendonitis.

Numerous clinical studies have shown it to be effective in managing a wide

variety of tendonopathy and chronic tendonitis syndromes.

Specialists say the shock waves inhibit pain in the nerve endings and

increase blood flow, promoting healing. Specialists also say It's a safe

non-invasive procedure and is comfortable for the patient, and is also

well-tolerated.