Radial Shock Wave Therapy

DOLORCLAST RADIAL SHOCKWAVE THERAPY

Dolorclast Radial Shockwave Therapy can be useful for the treatment of pain related to a number of chronic soft tissue conditions including:

  • Tennis/golfers elbow

  • Plantar fasciitis

  • Achilles tendinopathy

  • Patellar tendinopathy

  • Shin splints

  • Bursitis

  • ITB syndrome

  • Rotator cuff tendinopathy

  • Hamstring tendinopathy

  • Chronic trigger points

    This form of treatment was originally developed for other medical condition, such as kidney stones, and is widely used in Europe and North America for treatment of many soft tissue conditions. Shock wave therapy has been shown to be a safe and effective method of treatment. Radial shock waves are high energy sound waves transmitted from a probe held against, and passing through the skin, and spreading outwards into the underlying tissues. This is believed to induce increased blood flow and metabolic activity around the site of pain accelerating or inducing the healing process. At the very least, it effectively reduces pain from this area.


    ABOUT THE TREATMENT
    Shockwaves are applied via a hand-piece or applicator held against the skin. The initial phase of treatment may cause some pain however this indicates correct targeting of the problem area. This is usually followed by numbness or heaviness in the area and the later phase of the treatment feels less painful. Many patients experience pain relief just days after the first treatment. Depending on the condition and your response you may require 1 to 5 treatments.

    AFTER THE TREATMENT:
    You may feel some soreness which may intensify on the night of treatment. Simple analgesia (paracetamol) and ice may be useful to control this pain. There may also be some minor bruising in the treatment area. You should rest from aggravating activity for 2-3 days after treatment.

If you are interested in booking in for Shock Wave Therapy, please give us a call on 5333 2232 or discuss. with you practitioner the next time. you are in the clinic. If our practitioners think that Shock Wave Therapy may be helpful for you, they will be. sure to let you know.