March 9, 2018 2:46 pmPublished by Healthia MarketingComments Off on Shockwave Therapy for Hamstring Tendinopathy
Hamstring tendinopathy is an often-overlooked diagnosis for acute and chronic ongoing buttock pain. The symptoms often mimic sciatic symptoms and indeed there may be co-existent sciatic nerve irritation also. The Hamstring tendon attaches deep to the gluteus maximus muscles on either buttock region, onto the ischial tuberosity just beside the sciatic nerves path. The injury […]
March 2, 2018 1:50 pmPublished by Healthia MarketingComments Off on Shockwave Therapy for Shin Splints
Medial tibial stress syndrome (MTSS) – commonly known as ”shin splints” – is a frequent overuse injury or repetitive-stress injury of the lower extremity. The condition is one of the most common causes of exertional leg pain in athletes, and usually presents as diffuse pain of the lower extremity, along the middle-distal tibia associated with […]
March 2, 2018 1:50 pmPublished by Healthia MarketingComments Off on Shockwave Therapy for Achilles Tendinopathy
Achilles Tendinopathy occurs when the achilles tendon degenerates and becomes inflamed. The tendon can swell and may cause pain. This condition is common in athletes, runners and patients who have calf tightness. Achilles tendinosis may occur in the middle of the tendon. This is known as mid substance achilles tendinosis. It may also occur at the […]
March 2, 2018 1:50 pmPublished by Healthia MarketingComments Off on Shockwave Therapy for Heel Pain and Heel Spurs
A Heel Spur is a calcium deposit that develops over time into a sharp bony growth under the heel. The spur develops in the soft tissue in the heel, which becomes irritated and swells, putting pressure on the nerves and causing pain. Heel spurs are often a result of improper foot movement during walking or running, poorly […]
February 23, 2018 3:42 pmPublished by Healthia MarketingComments Off on Shockwave Therapy and Diabetic Wound Management
Diabetic foot ulcers, pressure ulcers and venous stasis ulcers are the most common chronic skin and soft tissue wounds. A chronic wound is usually one that has failed to heal within three months. Diagnosis is based on the clinical features of the disease. The incidence is approximately 1%, with chronic wounds mostly affecting people 60 […]
February 23, 2018 3:38 pmPublished by Healthia MarketingComments Off on Shockwave Therapy for Knee Pain and Patellar Tendinopathy
Shockwave therapy is a multidisciplinary device used in sports medicine, urology and veterinary medicine. Its main benefits are fast pain relief and mobility restoration. As well as being a non-surgical therapy with no need for painkillers it makes it an ideal therapy to speed up recovery and cure various conditions causing acute or chronic pain. […]
February 16, 2018 5:04 pmPublished by Healthia MarketingComments Off on Shockwave Therapy and Podiatry
Shockwave therapy is a multidisciplinary device used in sports medicine, urology and veterinary medicine. Its main benefits are fast pain relief and mobility restoration. As well as being a non-surgical therapy with no need for painkillers it makes it an ideal therapy to speed up recovery and cure various conditions causing acute or chronic pain. […]
While at The Foot and Ankle Clinic we still offer “Face-to-Face” consultations, for your added health and safety, we now also offer the convenience and affordability of Telehealth Consultations (via phone or video conference) in various formats.
