Shockwave
Radial Shockwave therapy is a high powered ultrasound, which is a well studied, evidence-based application for musculoskeletal conditions. It is clinically proven that pressure waves, when applied to injured tissues, stimulate metabolic reactions. Shockwave therapy reduces pain felt by nerve fibres, increases circulation in the surrounding soft tissues and stimulates the healing process triggered by stem cell activation. Shockwave therapy applied weekly (usually for up to 6 sessions) is effective for chronic conditions such as Plantar fasciitis, achilles pain, shin splints, hip pain, multiple forms of tendiopathy, entesopathy, faciopathy, muscle tear, trigger points, or spasms.
MedX Expertise
Shockwave therapy is used in the management of chronic injuries where fibrotic scar tissues have formed, the injury is either unresolved or remains adhesed by this resultant scar tissue such as old hamstring tears and rotator cuff tendinopathies. The results of the Shockwave therapy can be enhanced in combination with LLL , physical therapy and rehabilitation protocols. The shockwave machine of choice at our clinics is the EMS Doloclast which is the Gold Standard in terms of evidence based practice with over 30 level 1 clinical trails supporting its efficacy.
