eurekaradial shock wave therapy

Dolorclast Radial Shockwave Therapy has a good evidence base and can be useful for the treatment of pain related to a number of chronic soft tissue conditions including:

  • Tennis/golfers elbow

  • Plantar fasciitis

  • Achilles tendinopathy

  • Patellar tendinopathy

  • Shin splints

  • Bursitis

  • ITB syndrome

  • Rotator cuff tendinopathy

  • Hamstring tendinopathy

  • Chronic trigger points

This form of treatment was originally developed for other medical condition, such as kidney stones, and is now widely used throughout the world for treatment of many soft tissue conditions. Shock wave therapy has been shown to be a safe and effective method of treatment. Radial shock waves are high energy sound waves transmitted from a hand-held probe held against, and passing through the skin, and spreading outwards into the underlying tissues. This is believed to induce increased blood flow and metabolic activity around the site of pain accelerating or inducing the healing process. At the very least, it can effectively reduce pain in this area.

At eureka health, we use the Dolorclast Radial Shockwave device which is the world leading device, delivering more effective shockwaves than other competing devices. Not all devices are the same and the Dolorclast Radial Shockwave device has the largest evidence base of any device currently in use.

About the treatment

Shockwaves are applied via a hand-piece or applicator held against the skin. The initial phase of treatment may cause some pain however this indicates correct targeting of the problem area. This is usually followed by numbness or heaviness in the area, and the later phase of the treatment feels less painful. Many patients experience pain relief after the first treatment. Typically you will require a course of treatments 5-7 days apart and need 3-5 treatments to get the best results.

After the treatment

You may feel some soreness which may intensify on the night of treatment. Simple analgesia (paracetamol) and ice may be useful to control this pain. There may also be some minor bruising in the treatment area. You should rest from aggravating activity for 2-3 days after treatment.

If you are interested in booking Shock Wave Therapy, please give us a call on 5333 2232 or discuss with your practitioner the next time you are in the clinic. If you have done your research and are confident that your condition is appropriate for shockwave therapy, you can book online, just click the button below.

If our practitioners think that Shock Wave Therapy may be helpful for you, they will be sure to let you know.