Extracorporeal Shockwave Therapy (ESWT) Education Course
Free self-paced course for licensed clinicians on the physics, biology, evidence, safe technique and U.S. regulatory landscape of focused shockwave and radial pressure wave therapy. Educational only; not medical advice and no CME credit.
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| Responsible | shakeeldev.tech@gmail.com |
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| Last Update | 11/02/2026 |
| Members | 1 |
Intermediate
Regenerative Modalities
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Start here: course overview and how to use itNew
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Module 1: History and foundations5Lessons ·
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Module 1 objectivesNew
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1.1 The origins of shockwave medicineNew
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1.2 Key terms and why terminology mattersNew
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1.3 Readings and activityNew
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Module 1 quizNew 10 xp
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Module 2: Physics of shockwaves5Lessons ·
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Module 2 objectivesNew
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2.1 The pressure profile of a shockwaveNew
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2.2 Generators, focal zone and doseNew
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2.3 Shockwaves compared with ultrasoundNew
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Module 2 quizNew 10 xp
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Module 3: Biological mechanisms5Lessons ·
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Module 3 objectivesNew
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3.1 Proposed mechanisms and the evidence behind themNew
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3.2 Analgesic and calcific effects in practiceNew
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3.3 Readings and activityNew
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Module 3 quizNew 10 xp
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Module 4: Devices, parameters and dosing6Lessons ·
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Module 4 objectivesNew
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4.1 Treatment parametersNew
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4.2 Anesthesia and why it mattersNew
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4.3 Reading a manufacturer's specification sheetNew
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4.4 Parameter record activity and knowledge checkNew
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Module 4 quizNew 10 xp
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Module 5: Indications and the evidence base5Lessons ·
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Module 5 objectivesNew
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5.1 The ISMST tiers and where ESWT sits after conservative careNew
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5.2 Evidence by condition: the evidence mapNew
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5.3 Where expert bodies disagreeNew
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Module 5 quizNew 10 xp
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Module 6: Contraindications, safety and consent5Lessons ·
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Module 6 objectivesNew
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6.1 Contraindications checklistNew
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6.2 Side effects and realistic expectationsNew
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6.3 Informed consent and documentationNew
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Module 6 quizNew 10 xp
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Module 7: Treatment technique and workflow5Lessons ·
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Module 7 objectivesNew
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7.1 Locating the target: clinical focusing and imagingNew
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7.2 The session workflow, step by stepNew
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7.3 Integrating ESWT with rehabilitation and outcomesNew
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Module 7 quizNew 10 xp
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Module 8: Condition-specific application7Lessons ·
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Module 8 objectivesNew
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8.1 Foot and ankleNew
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8.2 Knee, hip and lower legNew
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8.3 Shoulder and elbowNew
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8.4 Bone and woundsNew
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8.5 Case studiesNew
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Module 8 quizNew 10 xp
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Module 9: U.S. regulation, coding and payers5Lessons ·
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Module 9 objectivesNew
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9.1 FDA history, labeling and product codesNew
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9.2 Off-label use and marketing claimsNew
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9.3 CPT codes and payer coverageNew
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Module 9 quizNew 10 xp
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Module 10: Reading the evidence critically5Lessons ·
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Module 10 objectivesNew
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10.1 Sources of heterogeneityNew
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10.2 Appraising a single trialNew
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10.3 Journal club activityNew
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Module 10 quizNew 10 xp
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Module 11: Emerging and investigational uses (optional)5Lessons ·
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Module 11 objectivesNew
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11.1 Neurological and supportive care usesNew
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11.2 Erectile dysfunction and cosmetic claimsNew
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11.3 Ethics of offering an investigational treatmentNew
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Module 11 quizNew 10 xp
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Module 12: Capstone and assessment1Lessons ·
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12.1 Case write-up and reflectionNew
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Final exam and resources3Lessons ·
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Final exam (30 questions, 80% to pass)New 10 xp
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GlossaryNew
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Reading libraryNew
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