Treatments

- Joint Mobilisation
- Stretching Techniques
- Trigger Point Therapy
- Cranial-Sacral Osteopathy
- Shock-wave Therapy
- Ultrasound Treatment
- Cold Laser / Low Level Laser Therapy (LLLT)

Shock-wave therapy

The only Clinic in Dublin that offers Shock-wave therapy.

STATE-OF-THE-ART TREATMENT FOR CHRONIC MUSCULOSKELETAL PAIN

We offer the new, advanced technology known as Extracorporeal Radial Shock Wave Therapy (ESWT) or (RSWT). This technology reduces or eliminates many types of chronic pain. Radial Shockwave Therapy is fast, safe, non-invasive and very effective in treating many problems for which, traditionally, patients were unable to receive effective medical treatment.

Extracorporeal Radial Shockwave Therapy is a series of high-energy percussions to the affected area. The shockwave is a physical sound wave "shock", not an electric one.

How does it work?

1) Treatment produces an inflammatory response. The body responds by increasing metabolic activity around the site of pain. This stimulates and accelerates the healing process.
2) Shockwave breaks down scar tissue and possibly calcification as well
3) Transmission of pain is blocked.

Indications For Shockwave Therapy used Worldwide to treat:

Plantar Fasciitis
Plantar Fasciosis (strained arch)
Heel Spurs
Tennis Elbow
Morton's Neuroma
Calcific Rotator Cuff Tendinitis
Hallux Rigidus
Bursitis
Achilles Tendinopathy
Tendonitis
Trigger Point Therapy
Jumpers Knee
Anterior Tibial Syndrome
Stress Fractures
Osteoarthritis
Patellar Chondropathy
Trochanteric Tendonitis

What are the benefits of Shockwave Treatment?
This therapy works without the use of X-rays or drugs; it stimulates the body's natural self-healing process. There is actually an immediate reduction of pain and improved ease of movement. Secondary effects are minor.

Does the treatment hurt?
It is a 5-minute treatment that may be uncomfortableand most people are able to tolerate. However, if you cannot tolerate it, adjustments on the machine can decrease the pressure you feel.

Will it hurt after the treatment?
There may be no immediate pain, but some discomfort may be experienced 2-4 hours after the treatment. In some cases it can last up to 48 hours and in very rare cases, the pain lasted up to 5 days.

What if it feels good after the treatment?
Even if it feels good, we recommend decreased activity for 48 hours following the treatment.

What is the success rate of this kind of treatment?
A successful treatment is considered as a patient having at least 75% reduction in pain within 3 months. Worldwide, success rates are around 80 to 90%.