SUMMARY A shock wave is a transient pressure disturbance that propagates rapidly in three-dimensional space.It is associated with a sudden rise from ambient pressure to its maximum pressure.Shock wave therapy in urology is primarily used to disintegrate urolithiasis.Recently,low-energy shock wave therapy(LESWT),which is a novel convenient and cost-effective therapeutic modality,is extended to treat other pathological conditions including coronary heart disease,musculoskeletal disorders and erectile dysfunct...