I and A Mag Oct19

Shockwave Therapy
Shockwave therapy is a relatively new treatment
modality that has been demonstrated to be invaluable
tool in the treatment of tendon and soft tissue injuries.
First used in the 70’s for its use in breaking down Kidney stones
and calcification deposits in the body it became more common
place in the 80s and in the 90’s more research appeared into
the treatment for soft tissue injuries, so in this form it is a
relatively new technology.
It is a modality which uses pressure disturbance to stimulate
the recovery of chronic and sub-acute soft tissue injuries. It
works by applying rapid repeated pneumatic pressures through
a device applied directly to the painful tissues. Often it is used
after conventional treatments have failed to stimulate recovery
such as hands on manual techniques, ultrasound and exercise
therapy although it can be used as a front-line treatment.
The effects on the soft tissues are:
• Mechanical Stimulation
• Increased local blood flow
• Increase in cellular activity
• Pain relieving effects on local nerves
• Breaking down of calcific deposits
There are several research articles demonstrating the benefits
of the treatment and a rising number of articles supporting its
use. A lot of the evidence centres around particularly tendon
pain in conditions such as Jumpers’ knee (the exacerbation
of the patella tendon), Achilles tendon problems and plantar
fasciitis (pain from the sole of the feet). It has also been
demonstrated to benefit Tennis elbow, Golfers’ elbow and
shoulder pain so it does have a broad spectrum of uses.
In terms of treatment its self, most of the research suggests
between 3-6 treatments will achieve good improvements
although in can take more in more chronic conditions.
In all this modality will be of huge benefit to patients with
tendon/soft tissue injuries especially if more conventional
treatments have failed. It is regularly seen as the go to treatment
prior to more invasive treatments.
If you are experiencing tendon pain that has been on going,
then please feel free to call for free advice as to whether this
treatment may benefit you. We offer day time and evening
appointments so please call 01952 462330 or email us at
enquiries@shropshirephysio.co.uk
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JUST SOME CONDITIONS WE CAN TREAT
BACK & NECK PAIN / SCIATICA / SPORTS INJURIES / HEADACHES
FROZEN SHOULDER / TENNIS ELBOW / ARTHRITIS / TENDONITIS
JOINT & MUSCULAR PAIN / WORK RELATED PAIN
PRE AND POST PREGNANCY PAIN / STROKE / PARKINSONS / MS
FOR FREE ADVICE PLEASE CALL 01952462330
or email enquiries@shropshirephysio.co.uk
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SB Sports Injury & Physiotherapy, Broadway, Shifnal TF11 8AZ
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