The book first explains the physical principles of shock waves and describes pathophysiology and causes of muscle pain before providing comprehensive and practical information on the diagnostic and therapeutic possibilities of using radial and focused shock waves on the muscle. Author Dr. Markus Gleitz, specialist for orthopaedics, is a specialist in the field of shock wave therapy due to his many years of practical experience with various shock wave systems. The book contains treatment recommendations for frequently affected muscles, as well as user photos and a large number of practical examples.