Tag Archives: ESWT

Shockwave Therapy for Sciatica
26
Feb
Back, Neck & Joint Pain, Shockwave Therapy

Shockwave Therapy for Sciatica

Posted on by Chelsey Sidaway

Sciatica is the term used to describe pain that follows the path of the Sciatic nerve. Shockwave therapy for sciatica is one treatment approach for helping manage this pain. Pain is often increased by bending forwards and twisting. It is a common misconception that all radicular pain in the lower limbs is classified as Sciatica. The Sciatic nerve is formed by nerve roots from L4 through to S2 which originate in the lower back, and it is the largest nerve in the body; in some people it can be up to 2cm in diameter.

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Shockwave Therapy An Effective Non-Invasive Treatment For Soft Tissues Of The Musculoskeletal System
04
Sep
Muscle & Tendon Injuries, Physiotherapy Treatments & Rehabilitation, Shockwave Therapy, Sports Injuries

Shockwave Therapy: Effective Non-Invasive Treatment

Posted on by Hayden Latimer

Shockwave Therapy: A Not So New Tool In Physiotherapy More accurately referred to as extracorporeal shockwave therapy (ESWT in short) shockwave therapy in 2022 is now commonplace as a treatment modality provided in physiotherapy clinics across Sydney and Australia wide. The word “extracorporeal” refers to any procedure performed outside the body and with ESWT shockwaves… Read More >

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Radial Shockwave Therapy Reaching Greater Depths
24
Nov
Injury Rehabilitation, Muscle & Tendon Injuries, Physiotherapy Treatments & Rehabilitation, Shockwave Therapy, Sports Injuries

Radial Shockwave Therapy Reaching Greater Depths

Posted on by Hayden Latimer

The Swiss Dolorclast Power Handle Has Arrived At Sydney Physio Clinic Sydney Physio Clinic is happy to announce that we now have the Swiss Dolorclast Power handpiece available at the practice. This new radial shockwave therapy power handpiece is perfect for the treatment of complaints requiring higher energy and target tissues at greater depths than… Read More >

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Radial Shockwave Treatment Versus Focused Shockwave
20
Sep
Physiotherapy Treatments & Rehabilitation, Shockwave Therapy

Radial Shockwave Treatment Versus Focused Shockwave

Posted on by Hayden Latimer

What Is The Difference Between Focused Versus Radial Shockwave Therapy? Focused (ESWT) and radial (RSWT) shockwaves differ in a number of ways, the physical principles are different from the way they are generated, the energy and energy density of each wave as well as the therapeutic penetration depths into the tissue. However in saying that… Read More >

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