Shockwave Therapy is a high energy acoustic wave that stimulate the cells and the body's intrinsic healing mechanisms and decrease pain.
In our clinic we use a very highly powered machine called Focused Shockwave that is transmitted into the body from very shallow or up to a depth of about 12cm.
Research shows high levels of success for the following conditions:
Plantar fasciitis | |
Achilles tendinopathy | |
Hamstring tendinopathy | |
Patella tendinopathy | |
Shin splints | |
Non-union fractures | |
Myofascial trigger points -localised tender or painful area | |
Sub-acute injuries | |
Wound healing |
Short treatment time | |
Improve healing time of chronic injuries unresponsive to conservative care | |
Deep tissues can be reached | |
Non-invasive and minimal side effects | |
Precise and targeted application | |
Results in a few treatments | |
Alternative to medications |
Haemophilia or other coagulation disorders | |
Disturbed sensory and nervous function, eg. poorly controlled Diabetics | |
Corticosteroid injections - wait minimum of 6 weeks after local injections | |
Malignancy/cancers | |
Prostheses and implants |
Haemophilia or other coagulation disorders | |
Disturbed sensory and nervous function, eg. poorly controlled Diabetics |
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