Did you know that the same technology used to break down kidney stones can help musculoskeletal conditions and injuries? Shockwave therapy (extracorporeal or radial shockwave therapy) uses pulsing sound waves to transfer energy to deeper parts of your soft tissue and bones to encourage healing and provide relief. With this treatment, sound passes non-invasively through […]
Is Shockwave Therapy Right for You?
Shockwave therapy is frequently used when other traditional treatment methods have failed to work. Yet, shockwave therapy has proved successful for a variety of chronic injuries. So, when should you consider shockwave therapy? And what does it involve exactly? In this article, we’re going to explore what shockwave therapy is and what conditions it can […]
Shockwave therapy for Plantar Fasciitis
One of the most common causes of heel pain is plantar fasciitis. It is the inflammation of the tissue that runs at the bottom of the foot. The same tissue connects the toes to the heel bone. This condition causes stabbing pain when you are taking the first steps each morning. This pain decreases as […]
Shockwave Therapy for Tennis Elbow
Lateral epicondylitis or tennis elbow is one of the most common lesions of the upper extremity. The incidence of this injury is 1% per 1000 patients per year and affects 1–3% of adults each year. It is an overuse injury that causes inflammation, tendinosis of the Extensor Carpi Radialis Brevis (ECRB) and lateral elbow pain […]
Shockwave Therapy for The Treatment of Chronic Rotator Cuff Injuries
Chronic rotator cuff tendinopathy and tendinosis (CRCT) are common disabling conditions in people who often engage in repetitive overhead reaching, lifting and pushing with overstretched arms. It happens when the muscles and tendons that surround the shoulder joint are inflamed or irritated. While CRCT is caused by overuse, acute rotator cuff injuries can happen when […]
