ShockwaveTherapy

ShockwaveTherapy

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Its Importance in Modern day Physiotherapy Treatment

Shockwave Therapy is a new high tech, non-invasive form of treatment which has been shown to be highly effective in treating chronic conditions that have not been cured with other kinds of treatment.

Clinical research has shown that there is a 70-85% chance that Shockwave will improve your condition. Large clinical trials have shown that there are no series of side effects or complications to this treatment.

The treatment is imparted by well-trained physiotherapists for

  • Pain relief
  • Mobility
  • Speed up the recovery.

Shock wave focuses on bones and other tissues of the musculoskeletal system and has a positive effect on a wide variety of tissues.

Latest updated conditions treated by Shockwave Therapy

Shockwave therapy is not used as a short-term treatment but relieves pain and improves functionality in the long term.

The conditions which can be treated by this therapy are:

  • Osgood–Schlatter
  • Tennis Elbow
  • Golfer’s Elbow
  • Plantar Fasciitis
  • Rotator Cuff Strain
  • Patella Tendinitis
  • Tendonitis
  • Jumper’s Knee
  • Painful joints
  • Heel Spur
  • Insertional pain
  • Hip and back pain
  • Patellofemoral Tendinopathy
  • Gluteal Tendinopathy 
  • Trigger points
  • Non-union fractures
  • Delayed healing
  • Osteochondritis dissecans
  • Bone marrow edema
  • Achilles Tendinopathy.
How does it work ?

Shockwaves are short and intense energy waves that travel faster than the speed of sound. 

wave applied to the chronic painful part of the injured soft tissue. 

Shockwave therapy uses sound waves to focus on painful areas.

These waves are absorbed into the body’s tissue and cells ——>stimulating regeneration ——>healthy growth of the bone, muscles, and tendons.

Its re-starts the healing process:

  • It desensitizes the nerve endings
  • Immediately eases the pain.
  • Boosts metabolism and blood circulation.
  • Forms new blood vessels causing repair of damaged tissue.
  • Reduces spasms and inflammation which in turn decreases pain and boosts mobility.
  • Shockwave therapy promotes subchondral bone formation.
  • It reduces micro-tears and other traumas.
How long does the treatment last?

The actual delivery of 2000-3000 shocks will take 10 minutes. 

The patient might require 3-4 sessions a week before he/she feels pain relief. 

Patients with more chronic conditions may need 5 sessions. 

The effects of Shockwave Therapy continue to improve soft tissue changes weeks after the treatment.

Does the therapy hurt during and after the treatment session?
  • The tolerance for pain is different for different patients.
  • Most patients describe it as uncomfortable.
  • Slight discomfort is usually experienced depending on the pain in the area.
  • treatment time is 5 minutes.

          Immediate after treatment the patient experience pain relief.

Does the therapy hurt during and after the treatment session?
  • The tolerance for pain is different for different patients.
  • Most patients describe it as uncomfortable.
  • Slight discomfort is usually experienced depending on the pain in the area.
  • treatment time is 5 minutes.

          Immediate after treatment the patient experience pain relief.

Does the therapy hurt during and after the treatment session?
  • The tolerance for pain is different for different patients.
  • Most patients describe it as uncomfortable.
  • Slight discomfort is usually experienced depending on the pain in the area.
  • treatment time is 5 minutes.

          Immediate after treatment the patient experience pain relief.

Benefits of shock wave
  • Stimulation of collagen
  • Accelerate tissue regeneration
  • Nerve stimulation
  • Heals chronic inflammation
  • Decreased stiffness and pain
  • Breakup calcification
  • New blood vessels formation
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