Shockwave Therapy Hamilton

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Advantages of shockwave therapy
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• The physiotherapist utilizes a device to deliver
  repetitive pulses through the skin tissue to the
  area that needs to be treated. The size and form
  of the tip on the handpiece he employs change
  depending on the treated area. In the short term,
  a decrease in pain appears quickly and lasts 24
  to 48 hours. Two mechanisms are responsible

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• Release by the body of endorphins and
  pain-inhibiting substances.
• Inhibition of neurological stimuli in the spinal
  cord (Gate Control theory).
• In the long term, Shockwave therapy
  Hamilton offers a defibrating action of the
  tissues and a hypervascularization at the origin
  of an increase in the local metabolism favouring
  better healing. These long-term effects are
  sought after and require several weeks to obtain
  (4 to 6 weeks on average).

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• Shockwaves what are they?Shockwaves are
  mechanical pressure impulses that travel in waves
  through the human body. This treatment consists
  of broadcasting high-energy extracorporeal
  acoustic waves. Diffused through the skin
  directly into the tissues, they allow them to
  regenerate and heal certain wounds more quickly.
  The Shockwave therapy Hamilton generates
  inflammation which stimulates the tissues and
  their healing. Today there are different types of
  shock waves
• Radial shock waves propagate through the skin
  away from their point of diffusion in a fan
  shape.
• Focal shock waves are much more invasive and
  propagate towards a specific point.

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• Shockwave therapy has many advantages, such as
• A faster recovery which does not necessarily
  require a cessation of training, especially in
  high-level athletes
• It is a non-invasive treatment requiring neither
  medication nor anaesthesia
• Shorter treatment duration and with very few side
  effects.
• Patients often apprehend shock waves, but this
  method is not painful. It is also suitable for
  all types of patients, children and adults. Thus,
  the physiotherapist must adapt the intensity of
  the shock waves to the patient during the
  treatment.

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• Shock waves what actions are on the body?Shock
  waves act in several ways on the body. They are
  suitable for treating various anomalies such as
  tendinopathy, calcifications, muscle fibrosis,
  and sports injuries. The shock waves have, first
  of all, an analgesic action. Indeed, repeated
  shocks allow the release of endorphins at the
  local level. Thus, the pain during the session is
  reduced.
• The shock waves also have a defibrotic action on
  the tissues. Indeed, they allow faster healing
  thanks to the creation of micro-lesions and the
  overproduction of collagen. The tendons heal
  quicker and are stronger and more resistant. This
  treatment also has a vascular action. There is an
  increase in the proteins responsible for growth,
  such as eNOS, VEGF or BMP. The secretion of these
  proteins will thus allow the creation of new
  arterioles, facilitating blood supply and optimal
  oxygenation during healing.

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• Finally, the shock waves have a decalcifying
  effect on the tendon. Thus, the acoustic waves
  make it possible to cause a blood supply around
  the calcification area. Calcification is a
  deposit and fixation of calcareous salts in
  organic tissues, particularly tendons, resulting
  in chronic tendonitis.
• Its application in sports medicine makes it
  possible to treat all musculoskeletal conditions
  and chronic conditions such as muscle distension,
  joint injuries, and hip or lower back pain, and
  the iliotibial band syndrome.
• Thus, shock waves have revolutionized sports
  medicine treatments, making them more effective
  and providing faster healing and scarring. This
  method allows top athletes to continue their
  training during their recovery.

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• Calcaneal spurOn x-rays, a bony growth in the
  shape of a thorn appears below the heel
  (calcaneus). In case of strong tensions on foot,
  the thorn seems because of the slightest crack or
  tiny wound, which the body seeks to repair by
  bone fixation (limestone deposit). If excessive
  or improper tension persists, the tissue
  surrounding the growth may become inflamed and
  painful.

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