Shockwave Therapy
Taffe Wellness Center in Algona IA and Armstrong IA uses Shockwave Therapy as a part of a whole-patient approach to improving patient health and well-being. Officially called low-intensity extracorporeal shockwave therapy (Li-ESWT), the procedure is more commonly known as shockwave therapy.
CONDITIONS TREATED BY SHOCKWAVE THERAPY
- Tennis Elbow
- Achilles
- Rotator Cuff
- Plantar Fasciitis
- Peripheral Neuropathy
- Jumper's Knee
- Calcific Tendinitis Of The Shoulder
THERE MAY BE HOPE FOR YOU
The energy waves stimulate the body’s natural healing mechanisms through microtrauma to the area.
It triggers your own regenerative cells to come to the area and heal the tissue.
It enhances vascularization and nerve regeneration as well.
HOW IS THERAPY DONE?
Your Algona IA and Armstrong IA therapists will discuss your symptoms with you and locate the source of pain. They will then mark the area intended for the Shockwave Therapy. A gel is applied to optimize the contact between the application device and your skin. The handpiece delivers pulsations to the pain area for a number of prescribed pulses, depending on the condition.
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