
Shockwave Therapy
Shockwave Therapy has been shown to provide significant improvements for various musculoskeletal conditions
Shockwave Therapy involves the delivery of high intensity ultrasound waves through a hand-held device. There is no radiation associated with Shockwave Therapy.
Benefits of Shockwave treatment:
Alleviaties chronic pain
Stimulate the body's natural healing response
Promote tissue regeneration
Increase blood circulation
Restore mobility and functionality
Stimulation of these biological processes creates an optimal healing scenario.
Which Conditions is Shockwave Therapy ideal for?
Shockwave Therapy is a well-established treatment for various musculoskeletal conditions, including:
Rotator cuff pain
Calcified tendons
Proximal hamstring tendonopathy
Tennis elbow (lateral tendonopathy)
Golf elbow (medial tendonopathy)
Jumpers knee (patellar tendonopathy)
Greater trochanter pain (lateral hip pain)
Medial tibial stress syndrome
Achilles tendonopathy
Plantar fasciitis
Grade 1-2 muscle strains
How many treatments are required?
Normally the ideal number of treatments involves 4-6 sessions, in addition to you undertaking your physiotherapy rehabilitation program.