We are guided by the current research which suggests 6 treatment sessions in conjunction with physiotherapy assessment and appropriate exercises.
Ideally the session should be 5-7 days apart.
The clinician will conduct a thorough subjective and objective assessment of your injury. If they feel SWT is indicated, then they will proceed with the treatment.
The clinician applying the treatment will start at a low intensity level and increase the level which is tolerable for you.
Shockwave is a ‘proinflammatory’ treatment, hence the above potential reactions to treatment.
Remember we are trying to ‘kick start’ your healing process from a ‘stalled’ or chronic state.
To this end, DO NOT take anti-inflammatory medication during your course of treatment as this will interfere with the natural healing process we are trying to reinstate.
