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Clinical Guide RPW Shockwave Therapy

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23 Plantar Fasciitis with Heel Spur – Muscular Treatment<br />

About Plantar fasciitis is a painful disorder due to inflammatory/degenerative process of the fascia originating on the calcaneus. The heel spur is a bony<br />

calcification on the calcaneus, which can be an incidental finding associated with plantar fasciitis. Overpronators, high weight bearers and people<br />

with tight calf muscles are often affected by this indication.<br />

Treatment General activation and smoothing of surrounding muscles and connective tissue in order to get a muscular relaxation.<br />

Where Calf muscles, Gastrocnemius, Soleus and Intrinsic muscles of the foot sole. Apply over muscles and soft tissue, the treatment may feel<br />

uncomfortable in bony areas.<br />

Dosage 3-6 treatments with 5-10 days interval. Combine this treatment with a <strong>RPW</strong> treatment of the painful points.<br />

Intensity 2,0 Bar - 3,0 Bar<br />

Pulses 2000<br />

Frequency 15 Hz / 14Hz Mobile <strong>RPW</strong><br />

Transmitter D 20<br />

0.48 mJ/mm 2<br />

0 - 50 mm

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