Plantar fasciitis is one of the most common causes of heel pain, affecting millions of people around the world. According to a study published in the Journal of Foot and Ankle Research, the prevalence of plantar fasciitis is estimated to be between 3.6% and 7% in the general population (Riel et al., 2017). The plantar […]
Comparison of shockwave therapy and ultrasound therapy
Shockwave therapy and ultrasound therapy are two major modalities for pain-management in physiotherapy clinics to treat various musculoskeletal conditions such as chronic pain, tendonitis, and plantar fasciitis. Both treatments use energy waves to stimulate the healing process and reduce pain. However, there are distinctive differences between the two in terms of the type of energy […]
Shockwave Therapy For Tennis Elbow
What is tennis elbow? Tennis elbow, also known as lateral epicondylitis, is a condition in which the outer part of the elbow becomes painful and sensitive. It is usually caused by overuse of the muscles and tendons in the forearm that attach to the lateral epicondyle, a bony bump on the external region of the […]
Frozen Shoulder Helped With Physiotherapy
What is Frozen Shoulder? Frozen shoulder is a condition that develops over time and often starts with pain in the shoulder joint during basic movement; it is also diagnosed as adhesive capsulitis. Many people do not realize they have this condition because a stiff shoulder that feels tight and immobile can be mistaken as the […]
Shockwave Therapy, Maybe The Best Option for Your Rotator Cuff
ShockWave Therapy in the Treatment of Rotator Cuff A rotator cuff is a group of tendons and muscles that surround the shoulder joint. The muscle and tendons are tasked with keeping the upper bone of your arm within the shoulder socket. All these muscles are connected and originate from the scapula. When you have a […]
Shockwave Therapy for Frozen Shoulder
Frozen shoulder, also referred to as adhesive capsulitis, is a painful condition which causes stiffness and a limited range of motion in the shoulder. Shoulder pain from this condition can be caused by an injury due to overuse of the shoulder muscles. Frozen shoulder can also be a result of medical conditions such as diabetes […]