What is Shock Wave Therapy?
Shock wave therapy is a therapeutic device used in Physiotherapy to provide fast pain relief and mobility restoration. Shock wave therapy is non invasive device that is used in athletes and the general population to speed up recovery and treat both acute and chronic conditions.
Only a skilled therapist can deliver results as the knowledge of anatomy, ability to correctly diagnose and treat is crucial in the use of shockwave therapy. General application of shockwave therapy will not produce results.
The Effects of Shock wave therapy
Shock Wave Therapy sends high energy acoustic waves to the site of injury or pain producing a medical effect of tissue growth and repair, mobility restoration and cell growth. This is achieved by:
- Formation of new blood vessels
- Reversal of chronic inflammation
- Release of trigger points
- Break up of existing calcification
- Stimulation of collagen production
Indications for Shock Wave Therapy
Shock Wave Therapy is suitable for numerous conditions and injuries. Some common conditions include:
- Jumpers Knee
- Plantar Fasciitis
- Tennis Elbow
- Shin Splints
- Hip Pain
- Shoulder Pain
- General Muscle Tightness
Application process
At Physio Ready our physiotherapists will first run through a detailed assessment in the initial consultation to determine the cause and area of your injury. In addition to manual therapy treatments such as soft tissue massage and joint mobilisations our physiotherapists may use Shock Wave Therapy to achieve the desired effect.
The application process of Shock Wave Therapy is simple.
- The area to be treated will be located precisely in order to deliver the therapy correctly
- Gel is applied to the area as this gel allows sufficient transfer of the acoustic waves from Shock Wave Therapy
- The Shock Wave Therapy applicator is gentle placed against the area to be treated and therapy will commence
Does the treatment hurt?
Slight discomfort may be experienced during the treatment however majority of the patients describe the discomfort as a sensation of ‘good pain’. The intensity of the treatment can always be adjusted according to your needs so there is no need to worry.
Are there additional costs for Shock Wave Therapy Treatment?
There is absolutely no added cost for Shock Wave Therapy treatment here at Physio Ready. All our Physiotherapy consultation sessions will involve Shock Wave Therapy if indicated by the therapist.
Need an appointment for your pains and aches?
Contact Physio Ready Ermington & Ryde today to enquire about Shock Wave Therapy and Physiotherapy. We promise to deliver a Physiotherapy service with a difference. Call us on (02) 9249 9122 or (02) 8622 1681 to make an appointment.