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SHOCKWAVE THERAPY 

Your shockwave therapist has experience using shockwave for all kind of conditions and injuries. Shockwave involves delivering focused or radial shockwaves to the affected area using a handheld device

WHAT IS SHOCKWAVE THERAPY?

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Shockwave is an acoustic wave which carries high energy to painful spots and myoskeletal tissues with subacute, 

sub-chronic and chronic conditions. The energy promotes regeneration and reparative processes of the bones, tendons and other soft tissues. 

 

Shockwave therapy involves delivering focused or radial shockwaves to the affected area using a handheld device. These waves create microtrauma, which triggers the body's natural healing response. This includes increased blood flow, cell regeneration, and breakdown of scar tissue. 

Shockwaves are characterized by jump change in pressure, high amplitude and non-periodicity. 

The kinetic energy of the projectile, created by compressed air, is transferred to the transmitter at the end of the applicator and further into the tissue.

WHAT SHOCKWAVE TREATS AND WHAT IS THE MEDICAL EFFECT OF SHOCKWAVE?

Shockwave therapy is commonly used for conditions like plantar fasciitis, Achilles tendinopathy, tennis elbow, and other tendon and soft tissue injuries. It's also used for ligaments, bone healing, wound healing, and even erectile dysfunction.

  • Medical Effects of Shockwave Therapy

  1. New Blood Vessel Formation

  2. Enhances the healing process

  3. Reduce inflammation

  4. Eliminates pain and tenderness

  5. Reversal of Chronic Inflammation

  6. Dissolution of Calcified Fibroblasts

  7. Dispersion of Pain Mediator

  8. Release of Trigger points

Extracorporeal Shockwave Therapy ESWT. Effective non-surgical treatment for pain. Physical

WHAT CAN EXPECT AFTER THE TREATMENT?

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​​After the treatment, you may experience temporary soreness, tenderness for a few hour or days following the procedure, as the shockwaves stimulate the inflammatory response. 

 

This soreness is usually temporary and should subside within a few hours to a couple of days. Some individuals may also experience redness, bruising, or swelling. You can usually return to your normal activities, but it's advisable to avoid strenuous or high-impact exercise for 24-48 hours to allow the treated area to recover.

IS SHOCKWAVE THERAPY SAFE?

Shockwave therapy is generally considered a safe and well-tolerated treatment for various musculoskeletal conditions.

 

Shockwave therapy is an innovative method for the treatment of various musculoskeletal diseases. Shockwave Therapy is considered absolutely safe, non-invasive and without the dangers of the surgical procedure and postoperative pain. 

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For more information on how SHOCKWAVE THERAPY can help treat musculoskeletal injuries, or to book an appointment, please contact us via email at Manchester@physiopattern.co.uk or call us on 07450 797375. Physio Pattern is a Leading Physiotherapy clinic in Manchester city centre.

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Address

75 Lever Street, 

M1 1FL

Manchester, United Kingdom

Manchester City Centre - Ancoats - Northern Quarter

  • Physio Pattern MCR

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Opening Hours

07450797375

Monday : 12pm - 9pm

Tuesday : 9am - 5pm

Wednesday : 12pm - 9pm

Thursday : 12pm - 8pm

Friday : 10am - 6pm

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