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Shockwave Therapy
A non invasive treatment that promotes blood flow, improves local metabolism, decreases pain and improves healing.
ACC
Shockwave therapy is delivered by our clinicians as part of a wider treatment plan. Ask whether it is appropriate for your ACC covered injury.
Shockwave therapy is an excellent non invasive treatment method with very few negative side effects, for indications that are normally very difficult to treat. It helps promote blood flow, improves local metabolism, decreases pain and improves healing.
Radial shockwaves are introduced into the body by means of a freely moved applicator and cover the entire pain region. Radial shockwaves are often referred to as radial pressure waves, which is the correct definition in physical terms.
The pathological association between pain and muscle tone and vascular tone is broken as a result of shockwave therapy and the strong stimuli it produces, thus enabling natural movement patterns to be remembered and recalled.
Radial pressure wave therapy is indicated for
- Myofascial trigger points — localised tender or painful areas
- Tendinopathies, e.g. plantar fasciitis, tennis and golfer's elbow, Achilles
- Activation of muscle and connective tissue, e.g. increased circulation
- Helping improve chronic musculoskeletal conditions
- Bone healing and assisting tissue healing
- Overuse injuries — RSI
We cannot use shockwave therapy if you
- Are pregnant
- Have areas of poor sensation
- Have metal implants or a pacemaker at or near the treatment area
- Have a bleeding disorder
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