Clinical Guide RPW Shockwave Therapy

58 Piriformis Syndrome – Muscular Treatment
About The Piriformis muscle is a deep buttock muscle that rotates the leg outwards. The sciatic nerve runs very close to it, and a tight Piriformis put
pressure on, or irritates the nerve, causing pain (sometimes radiating) as a result. Tight adductor muscles is common among these patients,
combine treatment with stretching.
Treatment General activation and smoothing of surrounding muscles and connective tissue in order to get a muscular relaxation. Do not treat in the acute
phase when there is an active inflammation, ongoing bleeding or hemorrhage.
Where Gluteal muscles (Medius and Maximus), Piriformis, Hamstrings, Tensor Fasciae Latae. Apply over muscles and soft tissue, the treatment may feel
uncomfortable in bony areas.
Dosage 3-6 treatments with 5-10 days interval
Intensity 2,0 Bar - 3,4 Bar
Pulses 2000
Frequency 15 Hz / 11 Hz Mobile RPW
Transmitter D 20
Pelvis
& Hip
0.48 mJ/mm 2
0 - 50 mm