shockwave
therapy
Extracorporeal Shock Wave Therapy (ESWT) is the application of Shock Waves in medicine.
It is clinically proven that pressure waves, when applied to injured tissues, stimulate metabolic reactions:
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Reduction of pain felt by nerve fibers
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Increase of blood circulation in surrounding soft tissues
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Beginning of healing process triggered by stem cells activation
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Radial Shockwave Therapy is an FDA cleared technology proven to increase the rate of healing for soft tissue tendinopathy. It is an advanced, non-invasive and highly effective treatment method that enhances blood circulation and accelerates the healing process causing damaged tissue to gradually regenerate.
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How Shockwaves Work
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A shock wave is a single acoustic pulse characterised by a rapid rise to a high peak pressure followed by a rapid drop to below ambient pressure. They are sent to the affected area from the point of contact on the skin’s surface.
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The Swiss DolorClast® Method uses single acoustic pressure waves to treat musculoskeletal and dermatological pathologies. It offers and combines two technologies – the propagation of radial and/or focused shock waves – to optimise treatment results.
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What to expect:
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Expect your first appointment to be 30 minutes in length.
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We will assess your condition, and determine if shockwave is appropriate for you
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We will provide education on your condition
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The treatment is short in duration, and is well tolerated by most people
Conditions We Treat
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Achilles Tendinopathy
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Myofascial trigger points
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Lower back pain
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Upper back pain
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Tennis Elbow
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Golfer's Elbow
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Plantar Fasciopathy
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Heel spurs
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Hip tendinopathy
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Knee arthritis
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Osgood-Schlatter disease
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Patellar tip syndrome
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Subacromial pain syndrome
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Calcifying tendinitis of the shoulder
Frequently Asked Questions
Does it hurt?
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Shockwave sounds and feels like a jack hammer. We can adjust the intensity so that is well tolerated by everyone
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How many treatments do I need?
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Most conditions require 3 - 6 treatments spaced out 1 per week. Many people begin to feel relief during that period, however healing will continue over the next 12 weeks.
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Is it expensive?
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The shockwave treatment technology is slightly more expensive that traditional physiotherapy, but you will require less treatments. All treatments are covered by your extended health care plans.
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