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Extracorporeal Shock Wave Therapy (ESWT) This revolutionary treatment was approved by the FDA in July, 2002 for treatment of chronic heel pain that is unresponsive to conservative therapy. ESWT is a non-invasive, non-surgical procedure that administers high intensity shock waves to the precise area of inflammation, which is the point where the plantar fascia attaches to the heel bone. The shock waves increase blood flow to the area and elicit a healing response. ESWT uses the same technology and instrumentation as lithotripsy which for many years has been used to break up kidney stones. ESWT is performed by the doctors of the North Shore Podiatry Group under local anesthesia. The procedure takes about 20 minutes. The patient can immediately return to a supportive shoe and may return to work the next day. Normal walking is permitted, but athletic activity should be eliminated for about four weeks. Complete relief of heel pain has been obtained by approximately 90% of the patients who have been treated with ESWT by the North Shore Podiatry Group. ESWT has practically eliminated the surgical treatment of plantar fasciitis and heel spurs in our practice. If you have questions or would like to discuss Extracorporeal Shock Wave Therapy (ESWT), please contact The North Shore Podiatry Group. The North Shore Podiatry Group Glenview · Lake Forest · Gurnee Phone: (847) 729-9580 · Fax: (847) 729-9480 The information provided in this website is not intended to be a substitute for medical attention, diagnosis or treatment. The material is provided for information purposes alone. Visitors should not exclusively rely on answers provided in this website. Specific questions should be directed to your own health care provider. The North Shore Podiatry Group makes no claims, expressed or implied as to the accuracy and timeliness of any advice, services, or other information referenced in the website. Additionally, North Shore Podiatry Group is not obligated to follow-up or contact visitors to this site, nor is it liable in any manner for the decisions of visitors whose actions are based on information found in this website.