Shockwave Therapy
Shockwave Therapy goes by a number of names, including:
Myofascial Acoustic Compression Therapy (MyACT) is widely used in the treatment of acute and chronic pain in muscles, tendons, and joints. MyACT describes the use of acoustic waves to target tissue at varying depths to compress and manipulate tissue resulting in a focused and precise deep tissue massage. The results of the mechanical stimulus delivered by MyAct can lead to increased circulation and pain relief which are key components of the healin process.
In many instances there can be an immediate reduction of pain as well as improved mobility and function.
Advantages
How does it work?
The Piezowave2 machine delivers thousands of high energy sound wave impulse to the affected tissue. These impulses are thought to cause micro trauma to scar tissue and arthritic areas. As a result, it stimulates the body’s natural metabolic activity, creates a healthy inflammatory response, and stimulates healing.
The Piezowave2 machine assists the doctor to identify very specific areas of injury and then delivers a series of impulses precisely where they are most effective. There is absolutely no pain or discomfort experienced in areas that are not injured.
In many instances there can be an immediate reduction of pain as well as improved mobility and function. Since it is non-invasive, there is no need for anesthesia. The most common minor side effect following treatment is soreness in the treated area that will normally dissipate in a short amount of time.
Indications
- Radial and ulnar epicondylitis
- Calcific tendonitis of the shoulder / shoulder problems
- Status post muscular injuries
- Chronic patellar tendonitis
Jumper’s knee - Achillodynia
- Plantar fasciitis
- Heel spurs
- Myofascial trigger point treatment e.g. neck
- Myofascial trigger point treatment e.g. back, muscular back pain
- Bursitis Trochanterica
- Periostitis / shin splints (status post strain)
- And many more
Contraindications
- vascular diseases present in or near the treatment area
- local infections in the treatment area
- around malignant or benign tumours
- directly on cartilage surfaces or near the small facet joints of the spinal column
- directly over implanted electronic devices such as pacemakers, analgesic pumps, etc.
- in areas, in which mechanical energy in the form of vibrations may lead to tissue damage such as metal implants after a fracture
In general we advise against treatment
- vascular diseases present in or near the treatment area
- local infections in the treatment area
- around malignant or benign tumours
- directly on cartilage surfaces or near the small facet joints of the spinal column
- directly over implanted electronic devices such as pacemakers, analgesic pumps, etc.
- in areas, in which mechanical energy in the form of vibrations may lead to tissue damage such as metal implants after a fracture
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