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Shockwave Therapy Document

Shockwave Therapy (also called Extracorporeal Shockwave Therapy – ESWT) is a  non-invasive treatment that delivers high-energy sound waves to injured tissues. The  bonus to this treatment modality is that; 1) It does not require any surgery or injections  2) The intervention does not take longer than a normal consultation period  3) Many patients begin to feel immediate effects post treatment  4) Mild discomfort is reported at worst  These sound waves stimulate the body’s natural healing response by: • Increasing blood flow • Stimulating tissue repair • Reducing pain sensitivity • Breaking down calcifications (in  some conditions) It is commonly used for persistent tendon  and soft tissue pain.What Conditions Can It Help? Shockwave therapy is often used for: • Plantar fasciitis (heel pain) • Achilles tendinopathy • Patellar tendinopathy (jumper’s knee) • Tennis elbow (lateral epicondylalgia) uteal tendinopathy • Calcific shoulder tendinopathy • Hamstring tendinopathy 

Your physiotherapist will determine whether it is appropriate for your condition. What Does Treatment Feel Like? • You may feel tapping or pulsing sensations over the treatment area. • Some discomfort is normal, particularly over sensitive tendon areas. • Intensity can be adjusted to ensure it remains tolerable.What to expect post shockwave therapy sessions: ome patients directly after the first treatment do feel an immediate reduction in  pain and increase in functional capacity, however this does vary individual to  individual.  • There may be minimal swelling, mild redness, warmth and soreness in the l ocalised eated region. • Many patients will see improvements within 4-6 weeks of treatment, particularly  alongside a simultaneous physiotherapy exercise program. How Many ssions Will I Need? • Most conditions require 4-6 sessions • Usually spaced 1 week apart • Improvements may take several weeks as the body heals hockwave works best when combined with an appropriate exercise rehabilitation  program. Your Physiotherapist will guide you with this.