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Shockwave therapy
Why shockwave therapy?
At Alta Vita Physiotherapy we use shockwave therapy, also known as shockwave, which is an effective treatment method for a variety of injuries and ailments, especially in muscle and tendon structures. Shockwave is used for the treatment of:
Heel spur (plantar fasciitis)
Achilles tendonitis (Achilles tendinitis, Achilles tendinopathy)
Jumper's knee (patellar tendinosis, patellar rapitis)
Runner's knee (ITB syndrome)
Tennis elbow (lateral/medial epicondylalgia)
Shoulder pain (eg impingement, biceps tendonitis, calcaneus)
Muscle pain
This treatment method is effective, well-proven and has good scientific documentation behind it.
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How does shockwave work?
With radial shockwave therapy, a shockwave is “pushed” into the affected tissue using a compressor. Depending on the type of problem, the force of the shock and how many shocks per second are to be applied are adjusted. A normal treatment consists of 1500-4000 shocks. A treatment takes 10-20 minutes. Usually 3-6 treatments are required, with an average interval of 3-7 days. This is a relatively aggressive form of treatment, whereby some pain during the treatment is common. However, never more than the patient considers manageable. The pain stops as soon as the device is turned off.
Shockwave therapy stimulates increased blood circulation and initiates the healing process in the treated area. Shockwave therapy also breaks down damaged tissue, scar tissue and calcium deposits. At your first visit, a thorough examination is performed to ensure that shockwave therapy is the optimal treatment for your specific condition.
Who should not undergo shock wave therapy?
Who should not be treated with shockwave therapy? Those who are undergoing treatment with anti-inflammatory drugs, blood-thinning medications or have recently received a cortisone injection in the problem area should wait with shockwave therapy. Those who are pregnant, have an increased bleeding tendency or heart problems should also not undergo this treatment.
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