Does Shockwave Therapy Really Work for Calcific Tendonitis?
Calcific tendonitis, a painful musculoskeletal condition that predominantly affects the shoulders, results from the build-up of calcium deposits within the tendons. The accumulation often occurs over time, leading to inflammation and discomfort that can impact a person’s ability to carry out daily activities. This condition may progress gradually and is often related to age, with […]
Golfer’s Elbow: Causes, Symptoms, and Shockwave Therapy Treatment
Golfer’s elbow, medically known as medial epicondylitis, is a painful condition that affects the tendons and muscles connecting the forearm to the inner side of the elbow joint. Although the name suggests, it primarily affects golfers, this condition can impact anyone engaging in repetitive wrist and forearm motions. Golfer’s elbow can significantly impact one’s daily […]
Shockwave Therapy as an Aid to Physical Rehabilitation
Shockwave therapy treatment for physical rehabilitation in patients has come a long way in assisting therapists in easing and treating pain for their patients. We look at shockwave therapy treatment, how it happens, what it treats, its advantages and disadvantages and who is eligible for treatment and the treatment process. What Is Shockwave Therapy Shockwave […]
Shockwave Therapy as a Treatment for Erectile Dysfunction
Using low-intensity shockwave therapy has recently been adopted by a variety of medical practitioners as a safe and effective treatment for erectile dysfunction, ED for short. The treatment doesn’t work in all cases because there are a host of underlying conditions that can cause erectile problems. Shockwave therapy works best for younger patients and those […]
Are There Any Side Effects of Shockwave Therapy
Shockwaves surround us. Pressure waves are produced by mechanical transducers. The more intense a given pressure wave, the more deformation occurs in the medium through which the wave moves. An earthquake is such a shockwave moving through soil, rock, water, and ultimately buildings and people. A shockwave is responsible for mechanical bending and fracture in […]
When Shockwave Therapy Is Not Suitable Treatment
Extracorporeal Shockwave Therapy is a non-invasive, non-surgical, procedure that uses shockwaves to treat and heal musculoskeletal conditions by increasing the flow of blood to the affected area. The procedure itself takes only a few minutes and does not require a hospital stay. Used in cardiology, urology, orthopaedics and physical therapy, the treatment employs high amplitude, […]
Shockwave Therapy For Heel Pain
The most common condition demonstrating the best response to shockwave therapy is plantar fasciopathy. The condition is also referred to as policeman’s foot. The pain is generally experienced on the calcaneus (medial tubercle) of the heel. Pain can also be present from the base of the toes to the soft tissue of the foot. The […]
Shockwave Therapy For Running Injuries
Shockwave therapy was first used for treatment 30 years ago. It is only during the last 10 years that shockwave therapy has been widely used for the treatment of issues relating to the tendons and muscles. The most frequently performed type of shockwave therapy for clinical treatment is radial shockwaves. The waves are high-energy acoustic. […]
Types of Tendonitis that Shockwave Therapy Can Treat
Tendonitis is a condition that affects people from all walks of life and depending on the severity, treatment can range from home remedies to the more drastic option of a surgical procedure. This article highlights the physical effects of tendonitis and the increasing popularity of shockwave therapy as a proven treatment that aids people in […]
How Does Shockwave Therapy Work on Tendons
Extracorporeal shock wave therapy (ESWT) is an innovative treatment that delivers shock waves to soft tissue that has sustained an injury. The non-invasive treatments are used to promote healing and to reduce pain. Research shows the benefits of ESWT and is considered to be a viable option in the treatment of athletes and non-athletes with […]