SWT TREATMENTS
Shock Wave Therapy delivers concentrated sound waves to injured soft tissues, reducing pain and promoting healing. Unlike electrical therapy, these waves are physical acoustic waves that create an inflammatory response in the tissue, triggering the body's natural healing mechanisms.
Treatment produces an inflammatory response, where the body reacts by increasing metabolic activity in the damaged cells. This stimulates and accelerates the healing by promoting the remodelling of abnormal collagen, such as in tendinopathies, trigger points, and muscle strains. Additionally, shockwaves break down scar tissue and/or calcification. Moreover, pain is diminished through neurological mechanisms almost instantly.
Key Benefits of SWT Therapy
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Accelerated Healing Response: Stimulates metabolic activity and enhances the body's natural healing processes through controlled inflammation
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Pain Reduction: Provides immediate and long-term pain relief through neurological mechanisms and nociceptor inhibition
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Non-Invasive Treatment: Offers a surgery-free alternative with minimal side effects
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Quick Treatment Sessions: Typically takes 5-20 minutes per session
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High Success Rate: Reports 80-90% improvement in treated conditions
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Scar Tissue Breakdown: Effectively breaks down scar tissue and calcification
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Improved Mobility: Enhances range of motion and flexibility
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Long-lasting Results: Promotes sustained healing through natural tissue regeneration
Conditions Treated with SWT
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Plantar Fasciitis
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Tennis Elbow (Lateral Epicondylitis)
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Golfer's Elbow (Medial Epicondylitis)
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Rotator Cuff Tendinopathy
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Achilles Tendinopathy
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Patellar Tendinopathy
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Calcific Shoulder Tendinitis
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Hip Pain
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Trigger Points
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Muscle Strains
More Questions?
We understand that you may have questions about this innovative therapy, and we're here to provide you with clear, comprehensive answers.
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Wong CWY, Ng EYL, Fung PW, Mok KM, Yung PSH, Chan KM. Comparison of treatment effects on lateral epicondylitis between acupuncture and extracorporeal shockwave therapy. Asia Pac J Sports Med Arthrosc Rehabil Technol. 2017;7:21-26.
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Lee SS, Kang S, Park NK, et al. Effectiveness of initial extracorporeal shock wave therapy on the newly diagnosed lateral or medial epicondylitis. Ann Rehabil Med. 2012;36(5):681-687.
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