What s involved in the treatment?
The procedure is performed in the comfort of your podiatrist s office. After an evaluation of your medical history, your podiatrist will carry out a simple manual examination of the painful area. The trigger point, or sore area over the heel, will be located and marked. Ultrasonic transmission gel is applied to the foot. The ESWT hand piece is then positioned to gently and extensively transmit shockwaves over the injured area. The feedback you provide to your doctor helps determine the fine positioning of the applicator and the measurement of the impulse frequency. Once you are comfortable at a low level, the energy is gradually increased over several minutes.
