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Conditions Treated
Shock Wave Therapy provides a safe, non-surgical alternative for those suffering chronic conditions such as but not limited to:
- Rotator Cuff Tendinopathy especially Calcific Tendonitis.
- Frozen Shoulder (subscapularis, posterior/anterior capsue).
- Lateral Epicondylitis, slightly less effective for Medial Epicondylitis.
- Osteoarthritis of basal joint of the thumb.
- Piriformis Tendonitis and Greater Trochanteric Pain Syndrome.
- Chronic Myofascial Pain.
- Trigger points and muscle hardening (knots) i.e. hamstring.
- Upper trapezius.
- Hip Adductor/Groin strain, i.e. abductor magnus or prectineus tendon strain.
- Scar tissue treatment.
- Patella Tendonitis / Jumper’s Knee.
- Shin Splints.
- Achilles Tendonitis and dorsal spurs.
- Plantar Fascilitis, Heel Spurs and many other Podiatric conditions.
- Tendon irritation i.e. tibialis, peroneal, iliotibial band.
- Stress Fracture and non-union
- Chronic neck and back pain-through myofascial / trigger point treatment
- Bursitis etc.
Use of anti-inflammatory medication should be discontinued prior to treatment and for the following six weeks after Shock Wave Therapy application is completed.
Most clinical studies report a full healing rate of 65-85%
