Shockwave therapy
In shockwave therapy, the energy spreads in the form of a wave and thus has a healing effect. The waves stimulate the circulation, which starts the healing process and reduces the pain. The treatment improves blood circulation, loosens muscle tightness and promotes joint flexibility. It is excellent for relieving long-standing, intense complaints, such as joint pain.
Shockwave is an acoustic wave that delivers high energy to painful points and muscular tissues in subacute, subchronic and chronic cases. This energy promotes healing and the regeneration process of tendons and soft tissues.
The shock wave is characterised by an abrupt increase in pressure, which is high amplitude and non-periodic.
The kinetic energy of the wave is generated by compressed air. This energy is transmitted to the tissues by a transmitter at the end of the handpiece.
The shockwave with high energy peaks interacts with the tissue and has a comprehensive healing effect on the body: it accelerates regeneration, stimulates cell growth, reduces pain and helps restore mobility. These processes occur in parallel and are used in chronic, sub-acute and acute (experienced practitioners only) cases.
- rebuilding blood vessels
- restoring chronic inflammation
- promoting collagen production
- removal of calcified fibroblasts
- dispersal of pain mediating "substance P
- restoring trigger points
Treatment should not be given if you have haemophilia and are taking certain anticoagulant medicines.
- After thrombosis
- In case of cancer
- During pregnancy
- Bone endings by children
- After steroid injections, for 4-12 weeks depending on the active substance
- Do not use in air-filled organs, over the abdominal cavity and lungs, in the area of large nerves and on the head
