Shockwave Therapy
Shock wave physiotherapy is a non-invasive treatment that uses high-energy sound waves to stimulate healing in injured or painful tissues.
It is often used to manage chronic pain, particularly in tendons and ligaments, and can be an alternative to surgery or injections.
Common conditions:
- Plantar fasciitis: Heel pain.
- Achilles Tendinopathy: Pain in the Achilles tendon, connecting the calf muscle to the heel.
- Chronic Pain: Pain that persists for more than three months.
- Spasticity: Increased muscle stiffness and rigidity.
- Patellar Tendinitis: Pain in the patellar tendon, connecting the kneecap to the shinbone.
- Tennis Elbow (Lateral Epicondylitis): Pain on the outside of the elbow.
- Golfer’s Elbow (Medial Epicondylitis): Pain on the inside of the elbow.
- Greater Trochanteric Pain Syndrome: Pain on the outside of the hip.
- Proximal Hamstring Tendinitis: Pain in the hamstring tendons.
- Bursitis: Inflammation of the bursae, fluid-filled sacs that cushion bones, tendons, and muscles.
- Calcification: Calcium deposits in tendons
- Shock waves are delivered to the affected area using a handheld device.
- These pulses increase blood flow and promote cell regeneration.
- Shock waves can also help break down scar tissue and calcium deposits, improving mobility.
- The treatment may also help reduce pain by overstimulating nerve endings.