The high-energy acoustic pulses produced by our Extracorporeal Shockwave unit improves the metabolism in the pain region, increases blood circulation and this effectively stimulates the body’s intrinsic repair mechanisms.
Damaged tissue gradually regenerates and eventually heals. In other words, Shockwave Therapy is all about activating the body’s self-healing abilities.
Shock waves are audible high-energy sound waves. They occur in the atmosphere, for example during lighting strikes, or when aeroplanes break the sound barrier. In the medical world, shock waves have been employed since around 1980 to disintegrate kidney stones.
In modern pain therapy, shock wave energy is conducted from the place of its generation – the shock wave generator – to the painful body regions, where it unfolds its healing capabilities.
Each treatment session lasts approximately 5 – 10 minutes where the physiotherapist will apply the shockwave to the target area. This involves positioning the shockwave therapy hand piece onto the injured area to allow the unit to gently and extensively transmit shock waves to that region. The feedback you provide helps the physiotherapist fine tune the position of the applicator and the intensity of the treatment.
Provided you are a candidate for this type of treatment, clinical studies suggest there is an 80% – 85% chance this technology will improve your condition. Scientific research supports the use of shockwave therapy in the treatment of tendinopathy, plantar fasciitis and other conditions.
One of the most important factors for success is being able to identify and select which patients and conditions are most likely to benefit from this technology. Given our experience, we believe we can provide you with an accurate assessment of your candidacy for Shockwave Therapy and the likelihood you will see an improvement in your condition.
Generally, patients require 5 to 6 separate treatment sessions approximately 1 week apart to complete a course of treatment. If a patient is not finding relief after 3 visits they may not respond to this type of therapy. For chronic conditions, patients may require more than 6 sessions.
Previous generations of Shockwave Therapy machines caused considerable pain that a local anesthetic was required. The shockwave technology Lane Cove Physio utilizes does not generally cause any significant discomfort and there is NO local anesthetic required. Many patients describe their treatment as “mild sensation” to “moderately uncomfortable” but few report any significant or lasting pain.
During these unprecedented times, we’d like to assure you that our clinic is open and safe to attend.
We have taken extra measures to ensure our rooms are disinfected and cleaned on each visit and adhere to social distancing as required.
Although we are seeing patients in the clinic as normal, we are offering extra services for any “at risk” patients via home-visits or tele-health online physio.
All Physiotherapy, Hydrotherapy and Exercise Physiology appointments will still be available in the clinic, at home and online via tele-health. Please call us on 9428 5772 to organise a time or email us at info@lanecovephysio.com.au
Stay healthy and we hope to see you in the clinic soon.
