Shockwave therapy (SWT) in Odintsovo is a physiotherapeutic treatment of bone and connective tissue with low-frequency acoustic waves.
The result is rapid healing of the affected area, pain relief, improved blood circulation, restoration of joint mobility, and relief of muscle tension. Pathological bone formations such as “spurs” and salt deposits are removed at the same time.
Indications for use of shockwave therapy
The list of indications for shockwave therapy is enormous. Thanks to this method it is possible to achieve good results in the treatment of these diseases:
- · Damage to muscles, ligaments and tendons;
- · Restoration of bones after cracks and fractures;
- · Heel spur;
- · Valgus deformity of the foot;
- · Vertebral osteochondrosis;
- · Radiculitis;
- · Bursitis;
- · Osteoarthritis;
- Arthritis;
- Angina pectoris;
- Gallbladder or kidney stones;
- Cellulitis;
- Burns and trophic ulcers;
- Prostatitis;
- Erectile dysfunction.
The patient stops experiencing pain and discomfort in the injured area. Swelling is noticeably reduced and rehabilitation after mechanical damage to tendons, torn ligaments, broken bones is accelerated. This occurs due to the destruction and subsequent washout of mineral deposits, the growth of new blood vessels, the disappearance of inflammatory processes.
Shockwave therapy is an excellent preventive treatment for athletes and those who subject themselves to heavy physical exertion on a daily basis. It can be an excellent complement to drug therapy or during the post-surgery recovery period of the body.
Counterindications to the use of shockwave therapy
Like all treatment procedures, shockwave therapy has its counterindications.
These include conditions such as:
- Pregnancy and breast feeding;
- Diabetes mellitus;
- Hypertension;
- Malignant neoplasms;
- Infectious diseases;
- Blood coagulation disorders;
- Thrombophlebitis.
It is forbidden to apply the methods of this treatment to patients wearing a cardiac stimulator, adolescents and people weakened after a prolonged illness. Shockwave therapy has an active effect on the tissues; therefore other therapies should be used in these cases to avoid undesirable side effects.
How is shockwave therapy procedure performed?
Shockwave therapy is performed in the physiotherapist's office. Before the session, the specialist, drawing on the results of examinations and analyses, will prescribe the optimal treatment scheme, taking into account the individual needs of the patient.
No prior preparation is required. A medical gel is applied to the affected area to improve the passage of the acoustic wave. During the session you may feel slight pain in the injured area; however, it will decrease with each subsequent session. The length of one session is 15-20 minutes. The skin in the area affected by the apparatus may become reddened. Some patients the next day after visiting the clinic report the appearance of unpleasant sensations reminiscent of the state after an active physical training. This is caused by increased blood flow and activation of recovery processes. The second session is repeated after 3-7 days. Then, according to the doctor's indications, a few more procedures will follow. To maintain the desired results, it is recommended to carry out shockwave therapy courses once a year.
It is absolutely necessary to consult a specialist before the procedure.
Our medical specialists will advise on how to organize the procedure correctly, prescribe a course and determine its duration.