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Extracorporeal Shockwave Therapy: Innovative Treatment for Tendon Conditions
On this episode of the Back Story Podcast host Dr. J. Ricky Singh, MD is joined by Dr. Jennifer Soo Hoo, MD to discuss the topic of Extracorporeal Shockwave Therapy (ESWT)
We talk about my own experience as a patient undergoing this therapy, which is used in a variety of clinical applications including the management of musculoskeletal conditions.
In this conversation, he addresses the following topics and questions about shockwave therapy:
· What is ESWT?
· The origins of shockwave therapy use and some of its additional applications
· Describing the process of shockwave therapy and its effects
· Some of the factors to consider when performing ESWT, especially to clinicians who have never used this treatment option before
· Understanding the different types of shockwave therapy and how they can be used to treat injuries
· What types of providers can administer ESWT, and what are the recommended treatment protocols for medical teams?
· What are some of the medical conditions that are best treated by ESWT, in both the lower and upper extremities?
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