Description: Shockwave Therapy is part of GK Physiotherapy, Glasgow - Comprehensive examination, accurate diagnosis and effective treatment.
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Its application for certain injuries and soft tissue disorders has been found for approximately 15 years.
Shockwaves originally defined as high-energy acoustic waves generated under water with high voltage explosion and vaporisation. The orthopedic (Extracorporeal) shockwave may defined as a sound wave that passes though the treated area of the body and which does not involve electrical pulses. This is a non invasive treatment, in which a device is used to pass acoustic shockwaves though the skin to the affected areal. It amiss to regenerate blood vessels in order to improve blood supply and tissue regeneration
Lastly, it is important to mention that complication of the treatment are low to negligible, yet treatment can moderately uncomfortable, depending on the condition and location of the injury.