Shockwave therapy​​​​

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Shockwave therapy is a non-invasive treatment that uses high-energy sound waves to stimulate the body’s natural healing processes. In physiotherapy, it is commonly used to address stubborn musculoskeletal conditions such as plantar fasciitis, tendon injuries, calcific tendinopathy, and chronic muscle pain.

 

The shockwaves help increase blood flow, disrupt the pain cycle and relief pain, leading to faster recovery and improved mobility. Because it targets the root cause of pain, patients often experience significant relief and enhanced function after just a few sessions. This therapy is safe, efficient, and an excellent option when traditional treatments haven’t provided sufficient results.

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The recommended duration of shockwave therapy varies depending on the condition being treated, but most physiotherapy protocols follow a short treatment course of 3–6 sessions, typically spaced one week apart.

Each individual session usually lasts 10-15 minutes, as the therapist delivers a specific number of shockwave pulses to the targeted area.

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Common conditions that shockwave therapy is highly effective for:

• Plantar fasciitis 

• Painful shoulder (eg. frozen shoulder, shoulder impingement, rotator cuff)

• Patella tendinopathy 

• Elbow tendinopathy (eg. tennis, golfer's elbow)

• Other tendinopathies or bone calcifications (eg. Archilles, heel spurs) 

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Ultrasound therapy

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Ultrasound therapy uses high-frequency sound waves to treat various medical conditions, especially musculoskeletal conditions like strains, sprains or post-operative swelling. It can help reduce pain, swelling, and promote tissue healing by stimulating cellular activity and increasing blood flow to accelerate tissue recovery.

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The procedure is non-invasive and not painful. Patients typically feel a very mild warm sensation over the treated area during the procedure. Treatment time takes about 5 to 10 minutes and is typically used during a regular physiotherapy session.

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Electrotherapy 

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Electrotherapy, like TENS and interferential current, reduces pain by blocking pain signals to the brain. It further increases the blood flow thus reducing the swelling and promoting the healing process. You will experience a sensation similar to ‘pins and needles’. 

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Another form of Electrotherapy is NMES (Neuromuscular Electrical Stimulation) or FES (Functional Electrical Stimulation). It is typically used for rehabilitation purposes after surgery to help the patient with the contraction of muscles, typically used in stroke rehabilitation and post-surgery rehabilitation. The aim of NMES is to help re-educate and strengthen dystrophied or weakened muscle(s) due to a neurological condition or surgical procedure.