Shock wave therapy
Shockwave therapy is a treatment method that can be effective in treating pain and damage in the body's tendons or muscles. Through treatment, a shockwave will be directed towards the damaged area which initiates healing processes. This helps to reduce pain and to achieve a more rapid return to normal function.
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Check availabilityWhat disorders are treated with shockwave therapy?
Shockwave therapy is a physical therapy aimed at chronic tendon ailments. Chronic tendon problems are often the result of overload or incorrect loading. Conditions treated with pressure wave therapy are calcification, shoulder tendonitis, impingement, golf elbow, tennis elbow (medial and lateral epicondylitis), mouse arm, trochanter tendonitis, jumpers knee, runners' knee, leg ulcers. as well as plantar fasciitis with / without heel spurs.
Check availabilityWhat does the course of treatment look like?
Shockwave therapy is usually carried out once a week and for most conditions 3-6 treatments are recommended. The number of treatments will vary depending on the condition and treatment effect.
Our therapists also use other methods in parallel with the shockwave therapy to ensure optimal effect and progress.
Is shock wave therapy painful?
Many people have heard that shockwave therapy can be painful. This is partly true, but we always stay within what you find tolerable by adjusting the intensity of the treatment. The discomfort only persists during the treatment, which only takes a few minutes.