TABLE 9.

Contraindications to extracorporeal shockwave therapy

Absolute contraindications (all energy treatments)	Active infection (ie, osteomyelitis)
	Malignant tumor (focused shockwave)
	Pregnancy
Relative contraindications (high‐energy treatments)	Brain or nerve in treatment focus
	Lung or pleura in treatment focus
	Significant coagulopathy
	Epiphyseal plate in treatment focus
Important considerations	Cardiac pacemakers or other implantable devices
	Current nonsteroidal anti‐inflammatory druguse
	Current anticoagulation use
	Recent corticosteroid injections