Since 2019, shockwave therapy for heel pain in heel spurs can be covered by the statutory health insurances under certain conditions. The costs for any other applications of shockwave therapy are currently not covered by the statutory health insurances.
This treatment generally accelerates healing processes in body tissues, as it stimulates the production of the body's own natural messenger substances.
The electromagnetic waves penetrate the skin and elastic tissues such as muscle and fat without causing any harm to them.
Possible applications:
- Shoulder pain
- Tennis & golfer's elbow
- Irritations of tendon insertions of the knees and hips
- Achilles tendon conditions
- Foot sole & heel pain