28 Jan Shockwave Therapy – how is it used?
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in Brookmans Park Osteopaths, diagnosis, diagnostic ultrasound, musculoskeletal, Shockwave Therapy
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What is Shockwave Therapy?
Shockwave therapy uses high powered sound waves to encourage healing and reduce inflammation
Why is it so effective?
The treatment is used alongside diagnostic ultrasound to pinpoint the exact injury area. It is non-invasive and very safe. After scanning it takes around 10 minutes to administer.
What can it be used for?
It is excellent for conditions such as:
Shockwave therapy is great for:
* plantar fasciitis
* Achilles tendonitis
* patella tendonitis
* shoulder pain
* tennis elbow
* golfers elbow
* ankle ligament sprains
* osteoarthritis of the small jointsFrozen Shoulders
Jon the physio at the clinic has used this technology on over 10,000 patients with brilliant results. Jon does a specialist clinic every Wednesday using some shockwave therapy alongside Diagnostic Ultrasound.
It is a great new technology. It uses sound waves to heal chronic injuries. It takes around 15 – 20 mins with an ultrasound scan and is non-invasive.