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Clinical Guide RPW Shockwave Therapy

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43 Jumpers Knee – Muscular Treatment<br />

About Known as patellar tendinopathy or Jumpers Knee. With repeated strain like jumping movements, or overuse, micro-tears as well as collagen<br />

degeneration may occur in the patellar tendon insertion below the knee cap. Pressing the tendon in the affected area normally causes pain.<br />

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

Where Quadriceps, Tensor Fascia Latae (Iliotib tract), Anterior Tibialis, Peroneal muscles. 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 2500<br />

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

Transmitter D 20<br />

0.48 mJ/mm 2<br />

0 - 50 mm

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