What conditions can shockwave therapy be beneficial for?

• Tendon injuries – Achilles’ tendinopathy, rotator cuff tendinopathy, patella tip syndrome
• Gluteus medius and high hamstring tendinopathy
• Plantar fasciitis
• Upper and lower back pain
• Tennis & Golfer’s elbow
• Adhesive Capsulitis
• Knee Osteoarthritis

Why Shockwave Therapy?

Shockwave therapy uses a special hand-held device to send acoustic energy to the area of treatment. These low-energy sound waves increase blood flow to the injured area which improves blood circulation and metabolism. The shockwaves also numb nerve endings which will often give an immediate relief from pain.

At Better Physiotherapy Care we offer radial shockwave therapy and focused shockwave therapy. Radial shockwave therapy is shorter in time and allows for other therapies to be combined in the same session. Focused shockwave therapy has a longer reach of up to 9cm into the tissue of a targeted area and is used to treat deep pathologies.

Shockwave Therapy activates the self-healing process and as a result treats pain fast, reduces inflammation, repairs damaged muscle fibers and tendons, and stimulates healing in the bone and cartilage. Damaged tissue recovers and heals itself which decreases pain and improves mobility in the area.

We are excited to offer this break-through treatment plan to clients for long-term healing. Accelerate your healing, reduce pain, avoid medication and steroid injections and even surgery with shockwave therapy.