Radial Shockwave is also known as Radial Pressure Wave or Extracorporeal Shockwave and is a revolutionary form of treatment being used for chronic tendinopathies, insertional tendinopathies and myofascial pain/fibrosis. The shockwave unit uses acoustic energy in the form of long wave shock pulses which are transmitted into the tissues being treated and can penetrate to a depth of 1-4cm. Shockwave treatment is pro-inflammatory and increases circulation to the treatment area as well as stimulating healing and tissue regeneration. It also assists in breaking down any weak or abnormal tissue (including calcifications).
Shockwave is especially effective when treating chronic tendon injuries, as healing has stopped due to poor circulation and the tendon shows degeneration as opposed to inflammation (as in acute injuries).
Radial Shockwave Therapy has been well researched over the last 5 years, and although it is a relatively new treatment it has shown exceptional results in a variety of conditions.
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