Author: paul
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Gel or Oil
An overview of the practical use of gel or oil as a contact medium for shockwave therapy.
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Cavitation
Two studies (Kiessling et al., 2015 and Schlaudraff et al., 2014) have shown pictures of cavitation bubbles from radial shockwave heads from a 6mm head (Kiessling et al., 2015) and a 36mm head (Schlaudraff et al., 2014). Both took the images in a similar but not identical way: Kiessling et al. (2015) “High-speed imaging of cavitation bubbles.…
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Foot Bursitis
This is treatment to an anatomical bursa between the 4th and 5th metatarsals (as can be seen below). (Anatomical means normally present, not an adventitious bursa, as can often be seen at the metatarsal heads, which are only present because of a problem.) The most common cause of bursitis in this area is forced over pronation. Extracorporeal shockwave…
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Zimmer enPuls
The Zimmer enPuls is a portable radial shockwave machine using silicone covers to provide ‘soft shock’ Excellent build quality, very light (smallest and lightest we have seen) easy to move around, massive power, highly recommended. The Zimmer enPuls supplied in an aluminium case with overall dimensions of: Length: 57.5cm (22.5inches) Height: 39.5cm (15.5inches) Depth: 17.5cm (7inches) In total the machine weighs…
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Enraf Nonius 811 Review
The Enraf Nonius 811 is a portable radial shockwave machine often referred to as a soft shock device. Great machine, light and very portable, lots of power, easy to use, highly recommended. The Enraf Nonius 811 comes supplied in an aluminium case with overall dimensions of: Length: 62.5cm (24.5inches) Height: 39.5cm (15.5inches) Depth: 21cm (8.25inches) In…
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Gymna Shockmaster 300 Review
The Shockmaster 300 by Gymna is a portable radial shockwave machine with a range of exclusive heads from Storz. Fantastic shockwave, feels quality, best treatment heads, very heavy. Overall premium product but premium prices! The machine is supplied as is – the carry bag is an optional extra! Yes we did say optional extra! Overall dimensions of: Length: 38cm (15inches)…
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Cellulite
Cellulite (medical name gynoid lipodystrophy) is found in 85% of post-adolescent women (Rossi & Vergnanini 2000, Avram 2004, Khan et al. 2010, de la Casa Almeida 2013). Cellulite is normally categorised into 3 grades (4 if you include no cellulite). The grades are important as several studies have shown patients can normally be improved by 1 grade…
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Plantar Fasciitis
Plantar fasciitis (also known as plantar fasciopathy or jogger’s heel) is a common painful disorder affecting the heel and underside of the foot. It can progress to bony heel spur if the problem is longstanding and at the origin of the fascia. The plantar fascia is a thick fibrous band of connective tissue that originates from the medial tubercle and…
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Achilles Tendinopathy
Achilles tendinopathy used to be known as Achilles tendonitis or Achilles tendinitis. In general, ‘itis’ usually refers to inflammation, so tendonitis would mean inflammation of a tendon. However, Achilles tendinopathy is now thought to be a better term to use because it is thought that there is little or no inflammation that causes the problem.…
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Bony Heel Spur
Bony heel spurs can be either inferior or posterior calcaneal growths of bone usually on a point of pressure. The posterior spur is usually where the Achilles tendon attaches into the calcaneus and the inferior spur is usually as the plantar fascia attaches to the calcaneus. These spurs are normally diagnosed on x-ray and are distinctive…