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Shockwave Treatment<\/h1>\n

Shockwave treatment provides therapy and relief for people suffering from a wide range of foot and lower limb problems. It is an effective treatment option for people experiencing chronic or long-term tendon and soft tissue injuries. [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_button button_url=”https:\/\/melbournefootclinic.bookings.pracsuite.com\/guest” button_text=”Book online” _builder_version=”4.20.4″ _module_preset=”default” custom_button=”on” button_icon=”||fa||400″ button_on_hover=”off” background_layout=”dark” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_button][et_pb_button button_url=”tel:+61398902212″ button_text=”Call (03) 9890 2212″ _builder_version=”4.20.4″ _module_preset=”default” custom_button=”on” button_bg_color=”#233d78″ button_icon=”5||divi||400″ button_on_hover=”off” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_button][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”1_3″ _builder_version=”4.20.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ custom_padding_last_edited=”on|phone” _builder_version=”4.20.4″ _module_preset=”default” background_color=”#f2f2f1″ custom_padding=”4.9%||4.9%||true|false” custom_padding_tablet=”4.7%||4.7%||true|false” custom_padding_phone=”5.4%||7.6%||false|false” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.20.4″ _module_preset=”default” custom_padding=”14px|||||” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.20.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.20.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n

Once the cause of pain has been established and other\u00a0 mechanical options have been utilised, we turn to shock wave as a fast, non-invasive therapy.\u00a0 It is recommended for chronic soft tissue injuries, particularly those that have not responded to typical conservative treatments such as ice, heat, stretching, strengthening, massage, change of footwear, orthotics, and taping.<\/span><\/p>\n

Shockwave therapy is now recommended well ahead of extended period of complete rest or immobilisation, cortisone injections or surgery.<\/span><\/p>\n

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What is Shockwave?<\/h3>\n

Shockwave is a high energy, acoustic sound wave. To be clear, it is a <\/span>physical sound wave shock, not an electric shock<\/b>. These rapid sound waves produce an inflammatory response. The body responds by increasing metabolic activity around the pain site which accelerates the healing process. The shockwaves also break down scar tissue and calcification. It may also provide an analgesic effect on the painful area.<\/span><\/p>\n

Shockwave is a non-invasive, non-surgical option to treat chronic heel pain, plantar fasciitis and achilles tendonitis.<\/span><\/p>\n

It is applied to the painful areas for a few minutes depending upon patients pain tolerance. Your podiatrist is able to adjust the shockwave intensity throughout\u00a0 the session and will be guided by you.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Although the treatment may feel uncomfortable, most patients are able to tolerate it well. After the treatment session is finished, you may experience slight tingling, aching, or throbbing which will subside. It is a good idea to reduce activity for around 24 hours to assist the self-healing process. There is generally an immediate reduction in pain and range of motion following this therapy session. This treatment is repeated weekly up to six sessions.<\/span><\/p>\n

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The most common problems we treat with shock wave include:<\/span><\/p>\n