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Achilles Tendonitis and plantar fasciitis
Plantar fasciitis and Achilles tendonitis are two chronic pain conditions of the foot. A chronic pain condition of the foot can be debilitating, as it inhibits the ability to stand, walk, and move about.
What Is Achilles Plantar fasciitis ?
Planter fasciitis refers to the inflammation of the arch tendon (plantar fascia) of the foot. It's an injury that derives from overuse and can cause heel pain that travels throughout the foot. While plantar fasciitis is commonly known as heel spur, they're not exactly the same.
This foot pain condition is most commonly found in men age 40-70 and is the leading cause of orthopedic care for the feet. While heel spurs - calcium deposits - are commonly found in plantar fasciitis patients, they are not the cause of the pain. They are a reaction by the bone to the fascia's inflammation.
What Is Achilles Tendonitis?
Achilles tendonitis is a condition caused by injury to the Achilles tendon. Multiple sources indicate that approximately 11% of all running injuries are later diagnosed as Achilles tendonitis. Achilles tendonitis is brought about by the repetitive motion required of runners and joggers. The biggest complication of Achilles tendon injuries is that they are slow to heal due to the low blood supply to the area.
Shockwave therapy is a new non-invasive solution for musculoskeletal pain. The extracorporeal shockwave therapy is frequently used in physiotherapy, orthopaedics and sports medicine. Applications are mostly associated with treatment of chronic muscular and tendon disorders, back and cervical pain. Most common indications include: painful shoulder, epicondylitis, low back pain, Achilles tendon pain, patellar tendonitis and trigger points.
Shock wave is one of the few medical technologies that performs best on people with chronic conditions that did not respond to conservative traditional therapy, when compare to laser therapy, ultrasonic therapy or even ozone therapy. Shock wave accelerates the body's own healing process as a purely physical treatment method: Through a process called cavitation, shock wave stimulates fibroblast and tenocyte production of human body. Fibroblast or tenocyte cells make up human bodies' connective tissues, such as tendons and the fascia. Shock wave diminishes pain by over-stimulating the nerves that send pain sensations to the brain. The procedure can break down pathological calcification deposits (well known as a spur on feet). Shock wave is targeted at the condition that caused the spur, not the spur itself, so it can treat the chronic pain thoroughly.
What does shockwave therapy treatment feel like?
As the shockwave therapy machine is used and the probe is moved around the heel there is an awareness of pressure and vibration around the affected area. The Podiatrist will commence treatment with the machine set to the lowest amount of pressure and will gradually increase this pressure as the heel becomes de-sensitised. The Podiatrist will drop the pressure down or cease the treatment immediately if the patient feels too much discomfort.
Within a minute or two, any painful areas become much more comfortable and the treatment is easily tolerated. After the treatment is finished there is a feeling of relief and patients will usually walk around the treatment room pain free. The pain relief from Plantar Fasciitis and Achilles Tendonitis lasts for approximately 5 days, after which point the increase in blood flow slows down. The foot is then ready for another treatment.
How many treatments of shockwave therapy do I need?
Most patients who are being treated for Plantar Fasciits or Achilles Tendonitis / Tendinosis with shockwave therapy will usually have between 3 and 6 sessions. However, having one treatment only still helps due to the increase in blood flow.
How long does the shockwave therapy treatment take?
A standard treatment will last for approximately 4 minutes, during which approximately 2000 waves are applied to the affected area. If there is more than one area of pain, as in patients with Plantar Fasciits in both feet, the shockwave therapy will be applied twice, and the treatment will take closer to 10 minutes in total (4000 sound waves).
What are the side effects of shockwave therapy?
There are virtually no side effects reported from patients receiving shockwave therapy for Plantar Fasciitis. Very rarely there will be mild tingling, aching or some throbbing but these symptoms are very modest and short-lived
Model: BS-SWT2X / BS-SWTX
COMPACT & EASY TO USE DEVICE
BS-SWT2X has been improved in past years, as 3rd generation product, it has following advantages:
1. Over 2 million or even much more shots lifecycle designed applicator
2. As many as 38 pre-set treatment protocols for physiotherapy (pain),cover most common indications .
3. Rich Ti-alloy made transmitters (5 pcs), much better than previous platic ones,easy to use .
4. Max energy up to 190mJ (from 10mJ, stepping at 10mJ)
5. Max frequency up to 22Hz (from 1Hz, stepping at 1Hz)
6. Support dual channel output by seperate handpiece
7. No over heating issue
8. Mini design, can be put into back-pack easily (less than 3kg)
• increased metabolism
• altered cell membrane permeability
• improvement of cellular structure
• Improvement of tensile stability
• increased cell activity by gene expression
• expression of growth and pain mediator hormone
Technical parameters:
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Technology | Compressor free ballistic radial shockwave therapy-system with electromagnetic generator as projectile accelerator |
| Power Levels / Energy | 10 to 190mJ adjustable, stepping at 10mJ (equal to 0.25 to 5Bar) |
| Modes | Frequencies from 1 to 22 Hz and 3 burst modes (4 / 8 / 12 pulses) |
| Programs | 8 pre-set programs |
| Protocols | 30 pre-set protocols |
| Output | Single channel or Dual channel (operate on 2 different handpieces, for BS-SWT2X model only) |
| Controls | Colour touch-screen for all software operations. Rotary control knobs for energy level and for frequency |
| Dimension | 320 x 225 x 126 mm (L/W/H) |
| Weight | 2.7Kg (Without Handpiece) |
| Shockwave Hand Piece | Ergonomic, with anodized aluminium casing and fan cooling, 800g in weight |
| Applicator heads | Diameters of 6 / 15 (2 pieces) / 25 mm / 36 | 39mm Tool free exchange possibility |
| Package | Aluminium suitcase |
| Conformity | IEC/EN 60601-1 and 60601-1-2 |
Standard accessories:
Handpiece x 1 pc or 2 pc (dual channel only)
Handpiece base x 1 pc
Handpiece head (alloy made) x 5 pc
Main unit x 1 pc
Handcase or Trolley (need to book) x 1 pc
Power cord x 1 pc
Foot switch x 1 pc (multi-directional footswitch need to book)
Operation manual x 1 copy
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Most common applications:
Radial and ulnar epicondylitis
Tendinitis of the shoulder / shoulder problems
Calcific tendinitis of the shoulder
Status post muscular injury
Patellar tendinitis
Patellar tendinopathy
Achillodynia
Plantar fasciitis
Heel spurs
Myofascial trigger point therapy e.g. neck
Myofascial trigger point therapy e.g. back, muscular back pain
Trochanteric bursitis
Periostitis / shin splints (Condition after overload)
Dupuytren's disease
Thumb basal joint arthritis / rhizarthritis
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