Shockwave Therapy: A solution for chronic musculoskeletal conditions?

Understanding Shockwave Therapy for Musculoskeletal Conditions

What is Shockwave Therapy?

• Non-surgical acoustic wave treatment
• Evidence-based therapeutic approach
• Uses radial pressure waves
• State-of-the-art technology
• Non-invasive procedure

How It Works

Pain Relief Mechanism

• Reduces Substance P in C-fibre nerves
• Provides immediate pain reduction
• Offers long-term relief
• Decreases chronic pain chemicals

Healing Benefits

• Increases blood circulation
• Stimulates growth factors
• Enhances metabolism
• Promotes stem cell production
• Breaks down calcification
• Reduces scar tissue

Treatable Conditions

• Chronic heel pain conditions:

• Plantar fasciitis

• Achilles tendinopathy

• Stress fractures

• Shin splints

• Arthritic joints

• Morton's Neuroma

• Other tendinopathies

Treatment Details

Safety Profile

• Safe, non-invasive procedure
• Minimal side effects
• 30+ years of clinical use
• Originally developed for kidney stones
• Mild temporary discomfort possible

Treatment Course

• Typically 3-5 sessions
• Weekly or fortnightly intervals
• 5-15 minute sessions
• Can combine with other treatments
• Individualised treatment plans

Contraindications

• Active infections
• Malignant tumours
• Professional assessment required