Shockwave Therapy
Can Shockwave Therapy Help a Torn Tendon?
Learn how shockwave therapy may help partial tendon tears, chronic tendon degeneration, and tendon injuries without surgery. Discover who may be a candidate and what results to expect.
Quick Insights
- Shockwave therapy may help certain partial tendon tears heal more effectively.
- Complete tendon ruptures often require surgical evaluation.
- Many tendon tears involve degeneration that developed long before symptoms appeared.
- Shockwave therapy stimulates blood flow, collagen production, and tissue repair.
- Most patients begin noticing improvement within 3 to 6 treatments.
- Many patients pursue shockwave therapy before considering surgery.
What You Should Know
Key Takeaways
Hearing the words "you have a torn tendon" can be frightening.
Many patients immediately assume surgery is inevitable.
Fortunately, that is not always the case.
One of the most important factors is understanding the difference between a partial tendon tear and a complete tendon rupture.
Common Questions
Frequently Asked Questions
Can shockwave therapy heal a torn tendon?
Many partial tendon tears may respond favorably.
Can shockwave therapy help a rotator cuff tear?
Many patients with partial rotator cuff tears experience significant improvement.
Can shockwave therapy help Achilles tendon injuries?
Yes , Achilles tendon injuries are one of the most common shockwave therapy applications.
Will I need an MRI?
MRI imaging often helps determine the severity of injury.
Does treatment hurt?
Most patients tolerate treatment very well.
How many treatments will I need?
Most patients require 3–6 treatments.
Can complete tendon ruptures respond to shockwave therapy?
Complete ruptures often require orthopedic evaluation.
Will I still need rehabilitation?
Yes. Strengthening and rehabilitation are often important parts of recovery.
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