2026-04-27
Background: FSWI uses the technology of extracorporeal shockwave which was introduced in 1980, when high-energy extracorporeal shockwaves served as a means of treating kidney stones. Gradually, the principle of regenerative effects was discovered and shockwave therapy was introduced in the field of orthopedics. Since then, ESWT has become the preferred choice in the treatment of many orthopedic disorders including plantar fasciitis of the heel, epicondylitis of the elbow, or tendinitis of the sh