Electrotherapy Involves the use of physical modalities such as, ultrasound and shockwave to reduce pain.

Our clinic offers Extracorporeal shockwave therapy and ultrasound therapy to help treat pain and injuries

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Extracorporeal Shockwave Therapy 

Extracorporeal Shockwave Therapy (ESWT) is a non-invasive treatment that uses acoustic sound waves to stimulate healing in injured tissues. ESWT is used to treat chronic musculoskeletal conditions.

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Common Uses of Shockwave Therapy

1. Plantar fasciitis

2. Achilles tendinopathy

3. Patellar tendinopathy (jumper’s knee)

4. Heel spurs

5. Trigger points in muscles

6. Tennis elbow (lateral epicondylitis)

7. Golfer’s elbow (medial epicondylitis)

8. Calcific shoulder tendinitis

9. Patellar tendinopathy (jumper’s knee)

10. hip bursitis

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Benefits of Shockwave Therapy

1. Non-invasive pain management

2. Pain Reduction by desensitizing nerves and reducing inflammation 

3. Increase healing by increasing collagen production, blood flow, and cellular regeneration 

4. Increases range of motion and functionality 

5. Reduces need for invasive surgical options 

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Safety, Considerations, and Contraindications 

1. Peripheral Vascular disease 

2. Blood clotting disorders or people on blood thinners

3. Malignant tumours

4. Infection 

5. Pregnancy 

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Ultrasound Therapy 

Ultrasound therapy is a non-invasive treatment method commonly used in physical therapy and rehabilitation to promote healing, reduce pain, and improve mobility. It involves the use of high-frequency sound waves that penetrate deep into body tissues to create thermal and non-thermal effects, which support the healing process.

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Common Uses of Ultrasound Therapy

Ultrasound therapy is used to treat a variety of musculoskeletal conditions, including:

• Soft tissue injuries (strains, sprains, and muscle tears)

• Tendonitis, including achilles tendonitis 

• Bursitis

• Frozen Shoulder

• Arthritis

• Plantar fasciitis

• Scar tissue breakdown

• Chronic pain

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Benefits of Ultrasound Therapy

• Reduces pain and inflammation

• Promotes faster tissue healing

• Improves blood circulation

• Enhances flexibility and range of motion

• Softens scar tissue

• Speeds up recovery after injury or surgery

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Safety, Contraindications, and Considerations

• pregnancy 

• Areas with metal implants or pacemakers 

• open wounds 

• malignant tumours 

• growth plates in children 

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 Seek immediate advise from Physiotherapists at Podera Health, if you suffer from this issue!