Shockwave Therapy
If you have a chronic injury, you will feel the pain associated with that injury, but your body may no longer be healing it. Shockwave Therapy or Pulse Activation Therapy uses high-intensity sound waves to stimulate the injury and kick-starts the body’s healing process.
Clinical Procedures
The Procedures listed below pertain to shockwave therapy procedures at Alpine Foot & Ankle. For more information please Contact Us.
Plantar Fasciitis (Heel Pain)
Heel pain is the most common condition we treat at Alpine Foot & Ankle Clinic. Shockwave Therapy can be utilized to help ease the pain.
Achilles Tendinitis
This tightness in the Achilles tendon from a pain in the back of the leg or back of the heel can be treated with Shockwave Therapy.
Delayed Unions/Non-Unions
When you have a fracture that doesn’t heal as it’s supposed to, we can use Shockwave Therapy to help stimulate the process.
Tendinopathies
Shockwave Therapy can be an appropriate treatment option for most chronic tendon injuries in the foot and ankle.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does Shockwave Therapy hurt?
Shockwave therapy is very tolerable for most patients, however there may be some discomfort during the adminstration of the pulses. Treatment sessions are generally short and effective.
How many sessions will I require?
Every condition has a different treatment protocol, but on average, most people require between 3 and 6 treatment sessions.
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