Shockwave PT
Also known as Radial Pressure Wave Therapy, Shockwave Therapy offers a non-invasive treatment solution to chronic soft tissue injuries. This treatment method helps reduce pain an improve function in regards to injuries that are normally difficult to treat.
How it works:
Radial pressure waves (pulses) are generated by compressed air. The compressed air drives a projectile, located inside the hand piece, to a shock transmitter. These pulses spread into the underlying tissue, penetrating that tissue, and increasing blood circulation. This has shown great potential to help stimulate the healing process.
Common Conditions Treated:
- Plantar fasciitis
- Patellar tendinitis
- Piriformis syndrome
- Frozen shoulder
- Golfer’s elbow
- Tennis elbow
- Muscular cramps
- Shin splints
- Muscle strain
- Shoulder tendinitis
- Patellofemoral pain syndrome
Contraindications:
- Coagulation disorders (e.g. hemophilia, hemorrhage, arterial diseases, thrombosis), use of anticoagulants, especially Marcumar
- Acute inflammations (swollen, inflamed, infected tissue, skin or other acute tissue lesions)
- Implants, areas where implants have been removed, damaged implants, and metal inclusions
- Tumor diseases, carcinomas
- Pregnancy
- Over open growth plates in children/adolescents
- Cortisone therapy up to 6 weeks before first treatment
Side Effects:
- Swelling, reddening, hematomas
- Petechiae, red spots
- Pain
- Skin lesions after previous cortisone therapy
These side effects generally last about 5-10 days.
All of our therapists are trained in Shockwave therapy, and will be able to evaluate and treat you accordingly.