Shockwave Therapy (ESWT)
Extracorporeal shockwave therapy uses acoustic pulses to stimulate healing in chronic tendon pain, plantar fasciitis, and erectile dysfunction.
- Success rate
- 75%
- Avg cost (US)
- $300–$500/session
- Recovery
- 0 days
- US volume / yr
- ~250,000
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Adults with chronic tendon pain (plantar fasciitis, tennis elbow, Achilles) or mild vascular ED.
15–20 minute in-office sessions using a handheld device. Typically 3–6 weekly sessions.
No downtime. Mild soreness at the treatment site.
$300–$700 per session; usually not insurance-covered.
Questions to ask your doctor
- Focused or radial shockwave for my condition?
- What is your protocol and success rate?
- How does this compare to PRP or surgery?
Frequently asked
Strong evidence for plantar fasciitis and calcific shoulder tendinitis. Growing evidence for ED.
Uncomfortable but tolerated by most patients without anesthesia.
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General information only — not medical advice. Always consult a qualified clinician for your specific situation.