What is Shockwave Therapy?

 

Shockwave or Radial Pressure Wave Therapy uses a machine to transmit acoustic energy in the form of radial pressure waves through the skin to injured or dysfunctional tissues.  

 

It uses a transmitter head placed on the surface of the skin which is aimed at dysfunctional tissues to stimulate healing and provide pain relief. Shockwave Therapy is a well researched and highly effective adjunct treatment for many musculoskeletal conditions which include treatment of:

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​Muscles, Ligaments and Tendons

• Myofascial Pain

• Plantar Fasciitis

• Frozen shoulder

• Calcifications

• Carpal tunnel syndrome

• Trigger finger

• Chronic neck pain

• Chronic back pain

• Muscle hypertonia

• Shin splints

• Greater Trochanteric Pain Syndrome

• And much more

 

Our therapists have undergone official training in shockwave therapy so they can administer treatment with great accuracy and effectiveness.

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Call us at 8065 1970 for a consultation to find out more about Shockwave therapy and how it can help you.