Mechanical pulses are directed through the tissues these disturb the affected site by producing a mild inflammatory response thus initiating the body natural healing response.
It does not give any shocks to the body the name “shockwave” refers to the acoustic pulses that form shocks within the tissues.
Conditions which can be treated:
Plantar Fascia pain (sole of the foot)
Achilles tendon pain
Golfer’s elbow
Tennis elbow
Pain in kneecaps
Hip pain, (Greater trochanteric pain syndrome or outer hip pain)
Shoulder tendonitis (rotator cuff or subacromial pain syndrome)
Hamstring Pain
Kneecap pain, (Patella tendinopathy or jumper’s knee)
Frozen Shoulder
Lower back pain
A full clinical assessment of your condition is necessary to identify whether shockwave therapy is an appropriate intervention. If appropriate, a course of shockwave therapy is typically 4-6 sessions, each a week apart along with advice on management and rehab exercises.
We have the highest quality MASTERPULS MP100 shockwave machine at Magdalen Health . This is a very high specification machine that much of the scientific evidence supporting shockwave therapy is based on.
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We aim to provide immediate relief from unnecessary aches and pains through a variety of treatments; enabling you to live a more active, healthy and pain-free life.
