SHOCKWAVE THERAPY
The medical industry has been revolutionised by shockwave therapy, which is a ground-breaking treatment that utilises controlled impacts from a treatment head to breakdown scar tissue, enhance blood circulation, and assist in tissue repair. Shockwave therapy is especially beneficial for individuals experiencing muscular tension, scar tissue formation, or tendon injuries.
Research has demonstrated that it can effectively treat the following conditions:
- Knee pain
- Shoulder pain
- Lower back pain
- Muscle tightness
- Plantar fasciitis
- Tendinitis and various other tendon injuries.
Shockwave therapy has several advantages, which include:
- Regeneration of damaged tissue
- Dissolution of calcification and fibrosis
- Relief of muscle tightness and tension
- Reduction of pain
- Stimulation of nerves
- Assistance in tendon healing (generally requiring 8-12 sessions)
- Providing a viable alternative to surgery
- Aiding in sports injuries and recovery
- Targeting both superficial and deep tissue.
At the St Giles Physiotherapy & Sports Rehabilitation Clinic, we integrate shockwave therapy with other physiotherapy treatments. Nevertheless, we perform an initial evaluation to diagnose your injury and identify the most suitable treatment prior to commencing therapy.