Shockwave Therapy

At Lighthouse Foot and Ankle Center in Scarborough, ME, Dr. Michele Kurlanski offers Radial Pulse Shockwave Therapy (RSWT) as a cutting-edge treatment for chronic foot and ankle pain. This non-invasive technology stimulates your body’s natural healing response, providing relief without the need for injections, medications, or surgery.

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What Is Radial Pulse
Shockwave Therapy?

RSWT is a fast and gently non-surgical method of reducing heel pain. It is derived from lithotripsy, a technique used today to disintegrate kidney stones without the use of invasive surgery. The Enpuls shockwave device delivers pneumatically-generated high pressure shock waves that travel through the skin. Inflamed soft tissue and bone calcifications that receive these high energy pulses will heal stronger without harm to the surrounding tissues. Electricity is not sent into the body. High energy pulsations of ultrasonic waves stimulate the body’s natural self-healing process. 

What are the Benefits of Shockwave Therapy?

  • Drug-free and non-invasive
  • Stimulates natural healing and tissue repair
  • Breaks down scar tissue and chronic inflammation
  • No anesthesia, no downtime
  • Often effective after other treatments have failed
  • Quick in-office procedure with lasting results
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FAQ

  • Plantar fasciitis
  • Achilles tendinitis
  • Heel pain or heel spurs
  • Chronic foot or ankle pain
  • Neuromas
  • Tendon or ligament injuries
  • Shin splints

A typical session lasts about 5 to 10 minutes. You will require one session per week for four weeks. 

Some patients feel mild discomfort during the procedure—similar to a tapping or pulsing sensation—but it’s generally well-tolerated. Discomfort fades quickly after the session.

Most patients will notice improvement after the first treatment, however, overall healing continues for 3 months after the last treatment. Success rates with this treatment is approximately 70- 80%. 

RSWT is ideal for patients with chronic foot or ankle conditions that haven’t responded to conservative treatments like rest, orthotics, or physical therapy. It’s especially beneficial for injuries persisting for three months or more.

Shockwave Therapy is ideal for patients with chronic foot or ankle conditions that haven’t responded to conservative treatments like rest, orthotics, or physical therapy. It’s especially useful for injuries that have lingered for 3 months or more.