INTRODUCTION OF ESWT (FSW AND RPW) FOR RUNNING INJURIES
Soft tissue injuries are common to runners and athletes that depend on their legs to get them where they need to go. About 65% of regular runners get hurt each year. It’s estimated that the average runner will sustain one injury for every 100 hours he or she runs . 1 When an injury occurs, athletes and weekend warriors are usually looking for solutions to get them back on the road as soon as possible.
What is shockwave?
Shockwave therapy, often referred to as ESWT (Extracorporeal Shockwave Therapy), is a non-invasive treatment option that has support in the literature for helping address a variety of common lower extremity conditions. 2, 3 Listed below are conditions that can be treated with Chattanooga Focused Shockwave (FSW) and Radial Pressure Wave (RPW) devices.
• FSW/ RPW: Plantar Fasciitis and Heel Pain 4,5 • RPW: Achilles Tendinopathy 4 • RPW: Disorders of Tendon Insertions 4 • RPW: Myofascial Trigger Points 4 • RPW: Reduce Muscle Pain & Aches 4
What is shockwave?
They are high energy waves created by sharp changes of pressure in a narrow region, traveling through a medium like air or water. They are normally caused by an explosion or by a body moving faster than sound. 6
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