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:
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Plantar fasciitis |
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Achilles tendinopathy |
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Hamstring tendinopathy |
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Patella tendinopathy |
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Shin splints |
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Non-union fractures |
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Myofascial trigger points -localised tender or painful area |
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Sub-acute injuries |
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Wound healing |
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Short treatment time |
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Improve healing time of chronic injuries unresponsive to conservative care |
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Deep tissues can be reached |
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Non-invasive and minimal side effects |
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Precise and targeted application |
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Results in a few treatments |
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Alternative to medications |
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Haemophilia or other coagulation disorders |
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Disturbed sensory and nervous function, eg. poorly controlled Diabetics |
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Corticosteroid injections - wait minimum of 6 weeks after local injections |
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Malignancy/cancers |
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Prostheses and implants |
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Haemophilia or other coagulation disorders |
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Disturbed sensory and nervous function, eg. poorly controlled Diabetics |
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