ESMA Therapy

ESWT, which was initially developed to treat kidney stones, is now used to treat several chronic orthopedic disorders, including osteonecrosis of the femoral head, plantar fasciitis, lateral epicondylitis (tennis elbow), calcific tendinitis of the shoulder, and other tendinopathies. Declared to be a non-invasive and safe treatment, it has been used as a surgical procedure substitute, particularly in clinics in Europe. Shock waves that are naturally produced can be seen in lightning and thunder, explosions, and supersonic aircraft. Pressure amplitudes may dramatically increase as a result of them. Sometimes, this pressure might cause ear membrane damage and break windows. The pressure and energy emitted are typically measured in megapascals (MPa) and kilopascals (kPa), respectively. Twenty years ago, studies on animals showed that shock waves might activate osteoblast cells and promote bone growth. After being exposed to the shock waves, fractures that were delayed or non-union healed more quickly. The revolutionary idea of orthopedic Extracorporeal Shock Wave Therapy (ESWT) was first introduced in this and other research papers released in the 1980s and early 1990s. Before it, kidney stone lithotripsy was the principal application for shock waves. Recently, a new technique (ESMA therapy) using ESWT in conjunction with hydrotherapy is used to treat different orthopedic conditions.

What is ESMA Therapy?

ESMA therapy is the use of extracorporeal shock wave therapy (ESWT) and orthopedic hydrotherapy (aquatic or water therapy) to maximize the management of nerve, muscle, and joint disorders.