WHAT CAN BE TREATED BY SHOCKWAVE THERAPY?

• Plantar Fasciitis and Heel Spurs
• Tennis and Golfer’s Elbow
• OsteoarthritisPatellar Tendonitis (Jumper’s Knee)
• Shoulder Conditions including Rotator Cuff Dysfunction and Calcific Tendonitis
• Bursitis
• Shin Splints
• Myofascial Pain Syndrome
• Chronic Inflammation
• Stress Fractures
• Morton’s Neuroma

IS IT SAFE AND EFFECTIVE?

Research and clinical studies support the fact that Shockwave Therapy as a highly effective treatment for many musculoskeletal conditions. Every individual will initially receive a comprehensive assessment in order to evaluate if Shockwave is appropriate and beneficial to the health need(s) that each person presents with. This form of therapy initiates and utilizes the body’s natural healing abilities by reducing pain and inflammation at the primary root cause of the problem. Once applied, the body’s innate healing ability and restoration process is directed to take place.

Most people report immediate relief of pain and ease of movement and mobility. However, it is also not uncommon to have some increase in discomfort for a few days after treatment. It is recommended that you do not use any anti-inflammatory medications or even ice after treatment with Shock wave and reduce activity level for the first 48 hrs. This will ensure that the body receives the full effect and benefit of this form of therapy.

HOW MANY TREATMENTS ARE NEEDED?

The typical number of RSWT treatments for an injury is 3-5 appointments. These treatments are performed every 7 to 10 days. Based on the specific condition and how long the condition has been present, additional treatments may be indicated and advised.

WHAT DOES THE RESEARCH TELL US?

Calcification disappeared completely in 86% of shoulder calcific tendinitis and only partially in 8.8% in the control (non-RSWT) group. Physical Therapy, 8(5), 2006

Shockwave patients showed superior results to eccentric loading exercises for the treatment of insertion Achilles tendinosis. Journal of Bone & Joint Surgery, 90(1), 2008

Radial shock wave therapy significantly decreases pain and improves function and quality of life compared to placebo group in study of 245 patients with chronic plantar fasciitis. Am. J Sports Med., 36(110), 2008