Conditions That May Benefit (other conditions maybe treatable)
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Please note:
| The Above is not an exhaustive list of conditions
Radial shock wave maybe recommended for other soft tissue problems
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Special notes
The energy produced by ESWT results in the disruption of calcification/fibrosis
Calcification/fibrosis nearly always present with chronic inflammation
There in no effect on healthy tissue
Pain Management - The treatment has an effect on nerves. Release on endorphins (natural pain killers)
Healing - thought to speed up healing by increasing blood circulation and increasing metabolism
90% of patients will feel worse 24 hours after treatment
No anti inflammatory medication should be taken during treatment
some patient's may develop a haematoma (bruise) post treatment
There are contra-indications to treatment
No anaesthesia is required
You must refrain from physical exercise/loading during the entire treatment cycle
Shocks are applied to the painful area
Gel coupling medium is required
200-400 shocks are administered at low energy (1.5-2 bar) to produce analgesic effect before you are taken to the therapeutic intensity necessary
Contra-indications (people for whom treatment is not suitable)
Pregnant women
Diabetics (unless well controlled and with written authority of their Doctor)
Patients with pacemakers (although treatment of knee/achilles and heel is no problem)
Children under 15 years
Acute stages of inflammation (can be commenced in sub acute phase 5 to 7 days after injury/symptoms)
Patients who are hypersensitive or of a nervous disposition
Cemented prosthesis
Patients with tumours
Capillary fragility - patient's who bruise easily
Patients who are on anti-coagulant therapy
Patients with Osteoporosis
Patients who have received a cortico-steroid injection less than 6 weeks before treament with RSWT is to commence
We reserve the right to refuse treatment for whatsoever reason - initial consultation fees are always payable