Shockwave therapy, also referred to as radial pressure shockwave therapy is an emerging treatment for the management of pain caused by various musculoskeletal disorders and injuries.
Shockwaves were initially used in the treatment of kidney stones. In the process of experimentation with the treatment, researchers noticed that shockwaves could have a substantial effect on bone. A series of experimental investigations later revealed that shockwaves have a healing effect on cartilage, bone and associated soft tissues.
Today, the procedure is employed to deal with different types of soft tissue problems and other long-term problems in fascia, tendons, muscles and ligaments.
A shock wave is an intense, short energy wave that moves faster than the speed of sound. They are typically characterized by:
When a pressure wave passes through the human tissue, it produces physiological and therapeutic effects. It is believed that four phases are involved in producing these therapeutic effects.
These physiological responses lead to:
Shockwave Therapy can help to:
The following conditions are have shown positive responses to Shockwave Therapy:
Shockwave Therapy isn’t suitable for everyone. If you have a condition on the following list you are not allowed to have this treatment:
Sometimes the treatment is a bit painful, but most people can normally tolerate this. If you cannot tolerate it, please let your practitioner know, as the dose can be amended to ensure you are comfortable.
It is also normal to feel a little tender on the area that has been treated during your session. Our team at iPhysio Australia will advise you how to keep this at a minimum and what activities to avoid directly after your treatment.
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