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Shock Wave Therapy
Abrupt, high-amplitude pulses of mechanical energy — similar to sound waves — generated by an electromagnetic coil and delivered precisely to the painful area.
How it works
A modern, highly effective treatment method
A treatment used in physiotherapy, orthopaedics, urology, and cardiology. The shockwaves are abrupt, high amplitude pulses of mechanical energy, similar to soundwaves, generated by an electromagnetic coil.
ECSWT can be used to treat a wide variety of musculoskeletal conditions, in particular those involving where major connective tissues attach to bone. Common sites for ESWT include areas where complaints involve the attachment of tendons and ligaments onto major joints.
ESWT has also been proposed to aid in bone healing including stress fractures, avascular necrosis, slow healing bone (delayed unions), and non-healing bone (non-unions). There are numerous benefits of ECSWT and it offers a non-surgical option for treatment of some conditions. ECSWT is generally well tolerated, is easy to use, and is affordable and covered by some insurance companies.
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Common sites treated
Where tendons and ligaments attach to bone
Shoulder
rotator cuff strains and tendinopathy
Elbow
medial or lateral epicondylitis
Hip
trochanteric bursitis
Knee
patellar tendinopathy
Foot & Ankle
plantar fasciitis and Achilles tendinopathy
Bone healing
stress fractures, delayed unions and non-unions
Ask whether shockwave therapy is right for you
Suitability is discussed at your initial assessment. Call the clinic or send an inquiry and we will advise.