Extracorporeal Shock Wave Therapy

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The Perth Podiatrists are pleased to introduce a new treatment in the management of chronic soft tissue injuries of the foot and lower leg know as Extracorporeal Shock Wave Therapy. Chronic inflammatory conditions of the lower limb can reduce your mobility. ESWT can effectively be used to treat lower limb conditions including:  

  • Plantar Fasciitis/Heel Spur Pain Syndrome

  • Achilles Tendinopathies

  • Shin Splints

  • Patella Tendonitis/Jumpers Knee

Extracorporeal Shock Wave Therapy, or ESWT, was originally developed and used in the treatment of kidney stones sending high energy sound wave into the body to break up the stones. New technology has been developed to deliver specific high energy shock waves through a specialised probe to specific target area of the body which can be used to treat heel pain or plantar fasciitis.   ESWT increases blood flow and improves healing by triggering and activating cellular events (1) and showing clinically significant improvements in 78.38% in Achilles tendon pathology (2) and 82% success when combined with other treatment modalities (3), and significantly improves plantar heel pain commonly known as heel spur syndrome or plantar fasciitis (4, 5, 6, and 7).

Patients presenting for ESWT generally require 3 treatment sessions spaced over 3-4 weeks, although patients may achieve pain relief after one treatment. ESWT is a safe and effective pain management technique, especially when used in conjunction with appropriate stretching and muscle strengthening. Please call The Perth Podiatrists for an appointment so that we can help you further.  

Gregory McCluney Perth Podiatrist DIP. POD, POST. GRAD. DIP. (POD)., M.SC. (POD)

 
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