Shockwave therapy is an effective method for treating pain of the musculoskeletal system and in orthopeadic pathologies. It can be an alternative to treat conditions that traditionally required surgical intervention. This form of treatment is used in physiotherapy. The shockwave is defined as an acoustic wave with high amplitude and low frequency. The main feature of the shockwave is a rapid increase in pressure which causes a number of effects in tissues undergoing treatment.
Shockwave therapy is a healing accelerator.
Biological effects:
- Pain relief by:
– Decreased muscle tone and contraction inhibition
– Improved local blood supply etc.
- Stimulation of tissue regeneration by:
– Anti- inflammatory effect
– Increased collagen production
-New blood vessel formation
-Improved metabolism and microcirculation etc.
Important information
- You first need a specific Diagnosis (confirm with X-ray, Ultrasound etc. )
- Shockwave therapy has very few side effects
- Prepare to have temporary flare ups
Research has shown the effectiveness of Shockwave therapy in the following conditions:
- Patellar tendinopathy
- Achillies tendinopathy
- Plantar fasciopathy
- Heel spur
- Shoulder – Rotatorcuff tendinopathies
Other indications:
- Gluteal tendinopathy
- Compartment syndrome
- Shin splints (medial tibial stress syndrome)
- Triggerpoints and muscle tension
If you have any other questions about this therapy or think that it might work as a therapy for you and you want to book an appointment, please don’t hesitate to contact us.