Type
Physiotherapy
Duration
10 min
What's included
4 deliverables in this treatment
- Focused acoustic shock-wave application by a therapist
- Targeting of chronic tendon and insertional pain points
- Discounted rate from the 5th session of a course
- Option to combine with comprehensive physiotherapy
Focused extracorporeal shock-wave therapy (ESWT) at Carlsbad Clinic for chronic tendon and musculoskeletal pain. A handheld applicator delivers acoustic pulses into the painful tissue across a brief 10-minute session, which is associated with stimulating the body's healing response in stubborn insertional problems such as tennis elbow, plantar fasciitis and calcific tendon pain. Because results build over a series, the clinic discounts sessions from the fifth onward. It is often combined with a physiotherapy programme.
About this treatment
Shock wave therapy (ESWT) at Carlsbad Clinic targets the chronic tendon and soft-tissue pain that does not settle with rest alone. A handheld applicator delivers focused acoustic pressure waves into the painful area over a short 10-minute session (950 Kč), and the mechanical stimulus is associated with promoting local blood flow, breaking down calcific deposits and triggering a healing and remodelling response in degenerative tendon problems. It is…
Good to know
- Duration
- 10 minutes
- Course rate
- 760 Kč from the 5th session
Who is this for?
Plantar fasciitis, tennis/golfer's elbow, Achilles and calcific tendon pain
Preparation required
No special preparation. Expect a short, manageable discomfort during the pulses; ESWT is indicated after the initial examination.
About the clinic
Reviews, team and credentials
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Clinical team
Carlsbad Clinic operates a consilium of in-house and external specialists led by head physician MUDr. Elena Koval, covering cardiology, gynaecology, urology, proctology, surgery, radiology, diabetology, rehabilitation, psychology and homeopathy. Every spa or medical procedure is preceded by a physician examination so treatment plans are individually indicated.
Languages: English, Czech, German, Russian
What clients say
"Highest-rated spa in Karlovy Vary — 4.6 from around 670 Google reviews."
"Guests consistently praise the medical depth and the cryotherapy facility, the only one of its kind in the town."
Treatment highlights
- Focused acoustic shock-wave application by a therapist
- Targeting of chronic tendon and insertional pain points
+2 more items in What's included
950 Kč per 10-minute session. From the 5th procedure in a course, the rate drops to 760 Kč per session — chronic tendon problems usually need a short series. Can also be added to a comprehensive physiotherapy session.