Inflammation of the tendons (Tendinopathies)

This is a chronic state arising from repeated use or from pressing force for a long time, such as inflammation of the tendon of the elbow from tennis (Tennis Elbow), inflammation of the tendon of the elbow from golf (Golfer's Elbow), a torn tendon of the muscle of the shoulder joint (Rotator Cuff Tendonpathy), inflammation of the tendon of the kneecap (Jumper's Knee), inflammation of the Achilles tendon (Achilles Tendinopathy), and trigger finger (Trigger Finger). These states usually give rise to symptoms of pain and tightness and reduce the effectiveness of movement, affecting the doing of the daily routine and sporting capability

At PYONG Rehabilitation Clinic we use therapy with focused shock waves (Focused Shockwave Therapy) together with 3D Dynamic Focusing technology in order to stimulate the recovery of the tendon, reduce the symptoms of pain, and restore the working of the body so that it comes back to being strong once again

How does therapy with focused shock waves help treat inflammation of the tendons?

Focused Shockwave Therapy together with 3D Dynamic Focusing is a technology that uses high-energy sound waves sent to the area of the tendon that has been injured, in order to:

Stimulate the restoration of the tendon – increasing the circulation of the blood and helping repair the cells that have been damaged
Reduce the accumulation of calcification in the tendon – helping break down the calcification that has accumulated, which may be an obstacle to movement
Relieve the symptoms of pain – reducing the sensitivity of the nerve endings, making it feel more comfortable both in the short term and in the long term

This method helps put right both the symptoms and the real cause of the inflammation of the tendons, making the recovery effective and sustainable

The medical evidence that supports it

Treatment with Extracorporeal Shock Wave Therapy (ESWT) has been assessed in several pieces of research concerning the effectiveness in treating patients with inflammation of the tendons

ESWT has good effectiveness in treating patients with inflammation of the tendons in the lower leg – research of the year 2015 concluded that ESWT has more effectiveness than the practice of physiotherapy at home and the injection of steroid, both in the short term (lower than 12 months) and in the long term (more than 12 months), for the state of Greater Trochanteric Pain Syndrome, inflammation of the tendon of the kneecap (Patellar Tendinopathy), and inflammation of the Achilles tendon (Achilles Tendinopathy) [source: pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov (opens in a new tab)]
The treatment of chronic inflammation of the Achilles tendon (Achilles Tendinopathy) – research of the year 2013 reported that low-energy ESWT has effectiveness in treating inflammation of the Achilles tendon (Achilles Tendinopathy), both the symptoms of inflammation at the area of the point of attachment of the Achilles tendon (Insertional) and at the area of the Achilles tendon (Non-insertional), giving a positive result after following the symptoms for at least 3 months [source: pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov (opens in a new tab)]
ESWT helps relieve symptoms of inflammation of the tendons in the upper arm – research of the year 2024 found that ESWT helps reduce the symptoms of pain and increase the working of the tendon in patients with the disease of inflammation of the tendons of the upper arm, such as a torn tendon of the muscle of the shoulder joint (Rotator Cuff Tendonitis) and inflammation of the tendon of the elbow (Lateral Epicondylitis), and it also has low side effects [source: frontiersin.org (opens in a new tab)]

In summary, present-day research supports that ESWT is a choice of treatment that is effective and safe for those who have inflammation of the tendons, giving a good result in respect of reducing the symptoms of pain and improving the working of the tendon

The process of treatment at PYONG Rehabilitation Clinic

We have an approach to treatment designed to suit each patient, and the process of treatment consists of:

The preliminary assessment of the symptoms – the physician of rehabilitation medicine examines and analyses the symptoms and lays out a plan of treatment
The setting of a plan of treatment specific to the individual – adjusting the level of energy of the shock waves so that it suits the area of the tendon that is inflamed
The doing of the therapy with shock waves – each session takes about 5 - 10 minutes, and normally it must be done 3-5 sessions within 2-4 weeks
The following of the result – assessing the symptoms continuously and changing the plan of treatment so that it suits the patient

Most patients usually feel that the symptoms of pain reduce and that they can move better after only a few sessions of treatment, and the result improves continually when the treatment is followed regularly

Why PYONG Rehabilitation Clinic should be chosen?

Expert physicians of rehabilitation medicine – with experience in treating inflammation of the tendons with advanced technology
An approach to treatment as a whole – combining shock waves with a programme of exercise specific to the individual, and physiotherapy in order to strengthen the recovery
Modern technology – we use the instrument Focused Shockwave Therapy together with 3D Dynamic Focusing, which has medical certification, for an accurate and effective result

Making an appointment to begin treating your pain of the tendons

If you are facing symptoms of pain of the tendons that affect daily life or the effectiveness in playing sport, therapy with focused shock waves together with 3D Dynamic Focusing at PYONG Rehabilitation Clinic, which is carried out by physicians of rehabilitation medicine, may be the answer you are looking for