Tag Archives: radial shockwave therapy

Shockwave Therapy for Sciatica
26
Feb
Back and 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 Treatment Really Works
28
Jul
Injury Rehabilitation and Training, Muscle Pain and Tendinopathy, Shockwave Therapy, Sports Injuries and Management, Treatment Modalities and Aids

Shockwave Treatment Really Works

Posted on by Hayden Latimer

How Does Shockwave Treatment Achieve Results? One principle behind how shockwave treatment (ESWT) achieves great results, is through the generated high pressured acoustic shockwaves travelling through the skin, inducing microtrauma to the targeted tissue. This microtrauma stimulates a healing response in the body. A response which can involve blood vessel formation, improved metabolism, increased nutrient… Read More >

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Shockwave Therapy A New Tool In Chronic Musculoskeletal Conditions
27
Jul
Injury Rehabilitation and Training, Muscle Pain and Tendinopathy, Shockwave Therapy, Sports Injuries and Management, Treatment Modalities and Aids

Shockwave Therapy A New Tool In Chronic Musculoskeletal Conditions

Posted on by Hayden Latimer

Shockwave Therapy At Sydney Physio Clinic At Sydney Physio Clinic we are pleased to be able offer our patients access to radial shockwave therapy. Shockwave therapy (also referred to as ESWT) is a relatively new tool used in the fight against many chronic musculoskeletal conditions. An effective tool in the conservative treatment of soft tissue… Read More >

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Shockwave Therapy An Effective Non-Invasive Treatment For Soft Tissues Of The Musculoskeletal System
04
Sep
Muscle Pain and Tendinopathy, Shockwave Therapy, Sports Injuries and Management, Treatment Modalities and Aids

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 and Training, Muscle Pain and Tendinopathy, Shockwave Therapy, Sports Injuries and Management, Treatment Modalities and Aids

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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