Shockwave Therapy Calcific Shoulder Tendinopathy
Shockwave Therapy
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what is Calcific shoulder tendinopathy?
Calcific shoulder tendinopathy occurs when hydroxyapatite deposits within the rotator cuff tendons. (Hydroxyapatite is an essential ingredient for normal bones and teeth. However sometimes they form and create crystals which can form in or around joints and tendons causing inflammation in the surrounding structure.)
Symptoms include sudden or gradual pain in the shoulder and in severe cases range of movement in the shoulder may be significantly reduced. Pain can often be felt radiating down the back and front of the arm.
Can often mimic the symptoms of shoulder impingement.
Shockwave Therapy For Calcific shoulder tendinopathy
Shock waves are passed through the skin to the injured part of the shoulder using a special hand held probe.
The shock waves applied promote blood flow and stimulate stem cell activity in the tissue providing pain relief while increasing the healing response. The shock waves can also help to break up the crystal deposits
Evidence based treatment protocols recommend a minimum of 3 treatments, each 7-10 days apart. More treatments may be indicated and this will be assessed on an individual basis
