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    Union Hospital

    Physiotherapy Department

    Shock Wave Therapy


    Shock Wave Therapy

    Extracorporeal Shock Wave Therapy (ESWT) produces high-energy


    shock waves and delivers them to the tissue via the surface of the skin.
    As a result, the therapy activates self-healing processes when pain
    occurs: promote blood circulation and the formation of new blood
    vessels result in improved metabolism. This in turn activates cell
    generation and helps dissolve calcium deposits.

    What is ShockWave Therapy?

    Shockwave therapy is a fairly new treatment modality administered by


    professionals like medical doctors and physiotherapists. It is a series
    of high energetic shockwaves applied to the area that needs treatment.
    A shockwave is a purely mechanical wave, not an electric one.

    Effective Since 20/05/2008 Approved by Mrs Anna Young Page 1 of 8


    (PHY Dept Manager)
    On what parts of the body can Extracorporeal
    Shock Wave Therapy (ESWT) be used?

    Chronic tendon inflammation in the shoulder, elbow, hip, knee and


    Achilles are indicated conditions for ESWT. The treatment can also be
    applied to heel spurs and other painful conditions in the sole.

    What are the advantages with Shockwave Therapy?

    Shock Wave Therapy is applied without medication. The


    treatment stimulates and effectively supports the body’s self
    healing mechanisms with minimal reported side effects.

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    (PHY Dept Manager)
    What is the success rate for Radial Shockwave Therapy?

    Documented international results show an overall result rate of


    77% of chronic conditions that have been resistant to other
    treatment.

    Is the shockwave treatment itself painful?

    The treatment is slightly painful, but most people can withstand


    these few intense minutes without medication.

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    (PHY Dept Manager)
    Contraindications or precautions that I should be
    aware of ?


    Thrombosis

    Blood-clotting disorders or ingestion of medicinal products that
    affect blood clotting

    Acute inflammation in the treatment area

    Tumors in the treatment area

    Pregnancy

    Gas-filled tissue (lung tissue) in the immediate treatment area

    Major vessels and nerve tracts in the treatment area

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    (PHY Dept Manager)
    What are the side effects of shockwave Therapy?

    Irritation, petechiae, haematoma, swelling, pain are observed with


    the shockwave therapy. The side effects disappear relatively
    quickly (1-2 weeks). Skin lesions have also been observed in
    patients receiving prior long-term cortisone treatment.

    Will I be in pain after the treatment?

    You will normally experience a reduced level of pain or no pain at


    all immediately after the treatment, but a dull and diffuse pain may
    occur a few hours later. The dull pain can last for a day or so and
    in rare case a little bit longer.

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    (PHY Dept Manager)
    The Application

    The physiotherapist locates the pain by palpation

    The physiotherapist marks the area intended for Extracorporeal


    Shock Wave Therapy (ESWT)

    Coupling gel is applied to optimize the contact between shock


    wave applicator and treatment zone.

    The handpiece delivers shock waves to the pain area for a few
    minutes depending on the dosage.

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    * Reference: Swiss DolarClast® Instruction Manual

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    (PHY Dept Manager)
    All information in this pamphlet is for reference only.
    Should you have any enquiries, please consult your physiotherapist.
    © 2008 Union Hospital Physiotherapy Department, All rights reserved.

    Effective Since 20/05/2008 Approved by Mrs Anna Young Page 7 of 8


    (PHY Dept Manager)

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