Shockwave therapy (SWT) for athletes
UHT can be used for both chronic and acute soft tissue diseases. During the treatment, muscle tension is relieved, recovery time is shortened, and the patient can quickly return to shape. Medical clinic "Health" invites athletes to improve the quality of recovery after exertion and to heal the consequences of injury faster with the help of shock wave therapy.
Content
- 1 What is the procedure
- 2 When applied
- 3 What to bring with you
- 4 How to prepare
- 5 Contraindications
What is the procedure
UHT is a type of non-invasive treatment that is performed over several sessions with the help of special equipment. The procedure is effective in the treatment of soft tissues, especially tendons, and when the injury has developed into a chronic condition. The length of each session depends on the type of injury and its severity. The procedures are done as a course without interruption to obtain a cumulative effect.
It is a safe alternative to surgery, steroids and other drugs that stimulate metabolic reactions. Shockwave therapy activates the healing process, stimulates the synthesis of enzymes involved in pain relief.
The beneficial effect on damaged tissue is through specially calibrated acoustic waves that create tiny cavitation bubbles in the tissue. They subsequently burst, which stimulates blood flow, increases stem cell activity, and decreases inflammatory mediators. Patients following shock wave therapy can expect pain relief, improved circulation to surrounding tissues, and faster recovery.
When applied
Indications for SWT in sports medicine are:
- Muscle tension.
- Achilles tendon injury.
- Slow regeneration after injury.
- Jumper's knee.
- Gluteus tendinitis.
- Tennis elbow.
- Shoulder tendinitis.
- Loading periostitis of the tibia, etc.
What to bring with you
The following documentation must be brought for the shock wave therapist:
- description of the X-ray examination;
- Ultrasound or recent MRI findings (maximum 6 months)
- the conclusion of a traumatologist, orthopedist or sports doctor, if available.
How to prepare
No special training is required.
Contraindications
With caution for the following groups of patients:
- pregnancy;
- the presence of a pacemaker;
- acute infections of bones and / or soft tissues;
- tumor pathologies;
- blood clotting disorders.
More information about other services of the Zdorovye medical center network in Moscow can be found here: https://medcentr.biz/service/.
