Sports Medical Treatments

At Sportlabo, we offer various sports medical treatments to treat injuries and support recovery.

Focal Extracorporeal Shockwave Therapy (ESWT)

ESWT is a non-invasive treatment that uses high-energy shockwaves, applied in a targeted manner, to stimulate healing in tendons, muscles, and bones. This therapy helps relieve pain and accelerates healing without the need for medication or surgery.

Indications:

• Chronic tendon issues (Achilles, patellar tendinopathy, etc.)
• Plantar fasciitis (heel spur)
• Tennis elbow and golfer's elbow
• Calcifications in tendons (e.g., rotator cuff)

Focal ESWT is exclusively performed at Sportlabo Beersel.

Injections

In some cases, targeted injections are needed to reduce pain and inflammation while optimizing recovery. Where necessary, these are performed under ultrasound guidance for maximum precision.

Types of Injections:

1. Hyaluronic acid injections
   • Suitable for joint wear and osteoarthritis
   • Improves joint lubrication and shock absorption
2. PRP (Platelet-Rich Plasma) & cortisone injections
   • PRP promotes natural tissue regeneration through growth factors
   • Cortisone reduces inflammation and pain in joints or tendons
   • PRP injections are exclusively performed at Sportlabo Beersel.
3. Trigger point injections with procaine
   • Targets trigger points responsible for muscle pain and stiffness
   • Effective for muscle tightness and myofascial pain syndromes
4. Traumeel injections
   • A homeopathic anti-inflammatory treatment
   • Suitable for muscle and joint inflammations