冲击波疗法可减轻脚后跟疼痛

一种利用体外冲击波疗法的装置可以减轻脚后跟疼痛。

EMS瑞士公司的Dolorclast是一种无创伤性的装置，可产生治疗性的声波治疗脚后跟相关的脚底肌腱炎，这种疾病又称为后跟刺。此装置由一个控制部分和一个治疗贴敷部分组成，后者的形状与脚后跟吻合。压缩的空气驱动机头部位的金属发射器圆筒，撞击贴敷部分产生冲击波。并通过传导装置将声波传入接触点周围的软组织。

此装置不能在骨生长点上或周围使用，直到骨生长完全；不能在恶性疾病所处的位点和周围使用；不能在感染的同时使用、血管疾病造成的缺血、出凝血障碍或接受抗凝治疗时使用。
瑞士Dolorclast是瑞士电子医疗设备公司所生产的产品。(EMS)


Shock Wave Therapy Eases Heel Pain 
    
A new device uses extracorporeal shock wave therapy to treat chronic proximal plantar faciitis. 

The EMS Swiss Dolorclast is a non-invasive device that generates therapeutic sound waves to treat heel pain associated with plantar faciitis, also known as a heel spur. The device consists of a control unit and a handpiece with a treatment applicator mounted on the end that is held in contact with the heel.

Compressed air is used to drive a metal projectile cylinder within the handpiece toward the applicator. When the projectile hits the applicator inside the handpiece, a shock wave is generated, which is transferred to the treatment site. While the highest energy density is at the point of contact of the applicator, the shockwave travels radially outward into the soft tissue surrounding the point of contact. 

The device should not be used over or near bone growth center until bone growth is complete; when a malignant disease is known to be present in or near the treatment area; when there is an infection in the area to be treated; over ischemic tissue in individuals with vascular disease; in patients who have blood clotting (coagulation) disorders or are taking anticoagulant medications; and in patients having a prosthetic device in the area to be treated. The Swiss Dolorclast is a product of Electro Medical Systems (EMS, Nyon, Switzerland). 

Chronic proximal plantar faciitis is recurring inflammation of the plantar fascia, the band of connective tissue on the bottom of the foot that stretches from the base of the toes to the heel. Pain is usually felt on the underside of the heel, and is often most intense with the first steps of the day. It is commonly associated with long periods of weight-bearing activities. Obesity and sudden weight gain are also associated with this condition.