RPW Shockwave

Radial pressure wave therapy is indicated for the following applications:

• Myofascial trigger points – localised tender or painful areas
• Tendinopathies, such as Plantar Fasciitis, Tennis/Golfers elbow, Achilles tendinopathy, Patellar tendinopathy,
• Hamstring tendinopathy, Rotator Cuff & Calcific tendinitis
• Activation of muscle and connective tissue – increased circulation, Pulse vibration massage
• Shin splints, Hip Pain, Osgood Schlatter’s, ITB Syndrome, Heel Pain

Contraindications include:

• Pregnancy
• Haemophilia or other coagulation disorders
• Acute inflammation
• Disturbed sensory and nervous function, e.g. Diabetes
• Corticosteroid injections – wait minimum of 6 weeks after local injections
• Malignancy
• Prostheses and implants
• Anticoagulant medications
• In the presence of systemic or local infections (Sepsis, Osteomyelitis, Tuberculosis)

Your physical therapist will be able to advise you further.

Side effects could occur after a treatment with Radial Pressure wave therapy. The majority will appear after 1-2 days.

Common Side Effects Include

• Reddening
• Swelling
• Pain
• Heamatoma (bruising)
• Petechia (red spots)

N.B. Speak to your therapist before taking any pain relief. These side effects usually abate after 5 to 10 days.

Research has indicated that approximately 3 – 7 treatments are required for optimum results. It is recommended to schedule treatments 5 – 7 days apart.