Shockwave Therapy
Shockwave Therapy is available at the Sippy Downs (Sunshine Coast) and Broadbeach (Gold Coast) clinics.
Click here to book at Broadbeach or click here to book at Sippy Downs.
Our Podiatrists at Sports & Spinal are experienced in treating musculoskeletal conditions of the feet and lower limbs. Through working alongside other allied health professionals, we are trained in looking at the whole picture and using the appropriate treatment modalities to help get you back to full function and beyond.
What is Radial Shockwave Therapy?
Radial shockwave therapy is a non-invasive, safe and effective treatment in which a device is used to pass acoustic shockwaves through the skin to the affected area. It is aimed at improving pain, function, and quality of life in conjunction with other treatments.
Common conditions we treat with Shockwave?
- Plantar fasciitis
- Heel Pain
- Achilles tendinopathy
- Shin Splints/Medial Tibial Stress Syndrome
- Patella tendinopathy
- And more…
How does it work?
It is trying to take affected soft tissue from a more chronic state to an acute state. In doing so it provides a stimulus to a ‘stalled’ repair sequence. The full details on how it provides this stimulus are yet to be identified but some of the effects are related to:
- Mechanical stimulation
- Increased local blood flow
- Increase in cellular activity
- Transient analgesic effect on afferent nerves
- Break down calcific deposits (primarily, but not exclusively in tendon)
When will you see results?
This varies between individuals, but it is not uncommon to start feeling a reduction in pain levels after your first session. The benefit of a reduction in pain can continue into the months following your last session. The actual tissue repair effects also continue in the months following. This combined with addressing ALL of the contributing factors will ensure maximum positive outcomes.
How many sessions are required?
Most clinical research has used between 3 to 5 sessions but up to 8 sessions may be needed in more stubborn cases. The treating Podiatrist will ascertain what is best for your presentation. The time between sessions is 4 to 7 days – Ideally no longer than 2 weeks.
Session costs
Please call either the Sippy Downs clinic (Sunshine Coast) on 07 5322 5644 or the Broadbeach Clinic (Gold Coast) on 07 5592 1341 for more information about session costs. You may require an initial appointment with one of our Podiatrists first to ascertain if shockwave is suitable for you.
Is it claimable on Private Health?
These are the codes that we can use to help you get maximum rebate if you have private health for Podiatry. Individual cover varies so please check with your private health company to confirm that you are covered.
Codes 014 or 012 – Standard consultation
Code 145 – Electrophysical Therapy
Why EMS Doloclast Shockwave Therapy?
Bench studies demonstrate that the DoloClast® Radial Shock Waves deliver up to 200% more energy density than competing devices at frequencies of 15 Hz and above and maximum pressure.
This means 3 times more energy for better treatment outcomes!
Is Shockwave Therapy all I need to do?
It is a very useful adjunct to treatment but it should not be used as a sole treatment. Working with your Podiatrist or Physiotherapist to address ALL the contributing factors is VITAL for overall success with your rehabilitation.
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We are officially less than one week away from opening Sports & Spinal Indooroopilly!
We are officially less than one week away from opening Sports & Spinal Indooroopilly!
We are officially one week away from opening Sports & Spinal Noosa!
We are officially one week away from opening Sports & Spinal Noosa!
This Year’s National Pain Week is all about encouraging open and honest conversations around chronic pain⚡
This Year’s National Pain Week is all about encouraging open and honest conversations around chronic pain⚡
National Pain Week⚡
National Pain Week⚡
Our Exercise Physiology, Podiatry and Dietitian teams can assist with the management and prevention of Diabetes.
Our Exercise Physiology, Podiatry and Dietitian teams can assist with the management and prevention of Diabetes.
Sports & Spinal Indooroopilly isn’t far away and that means we’ll have quality allied health services coming to the Indooroopilly community!
Sports & Spinal Indooroopilly isn’t far away and that means we’ll have quality allied health services coming to the Indooroopilly community!
One of the best ways you can help to better manage your Diabetes is through diet and nutrition 🍏
One of the best ways you can help to better manage your Diabetes is through diet and nutrition 🍏
Sports & Spinal Noosa isn’t far away!
Sports & Spinal Noosa isn’t far away!
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Can’t wait a week? Neither can we!
Head to our bio to book your appointment and experience the Sports & Spinal difference when we open on August 1st! 💪
Can’t wait a week? Neither can we!
Head to our bio to book your appointment and experience the Sports & Spinal difference when we open on August 1st!
Can’t wait a week? Neither can we!
Head to our bio to book your appointment and experience the Sports & Spinal difference when we open on August 1st!
These conversations not only help those experiencing chronic pain, but they also help to break down stigma around seeking help and advice.
Pain affects everyone differently and that’s why it’s important to take an individual approach towards pain management and encourage open conversations about people’s pain journey.
Are you being affected by chronic pain? Get in touch with Sports & Spinal today and see how they help you onto the road to recovery 🛣️
These conversations not only help those experiencing chronic pain, but they also help to break down stigma around seeking help and advice.
Pain affects everyone differently and that’s why it’s important to take an individual approach towards pain management and encourage open conversations about people’s pain journey.
Are you being affected by chronic pain? Get in touch with Sports & Spinal today and see how they help you onto the road to recovery 🛣️
Chronic Pain Australia wants to draw attention to the experience of people living with chronic pain and by doing so reduce the social and other barriers related to living and managing chronic pain.
Sports & Spinal has allied health clinicians who are trained and qualified to help patients dealing with chronic pain. Our team work hard to help alleviate pain, educate patients on pain management strategies and so much more.
If you or someone you know are needing help with their chronic pain, get in touch with our dedicated team today and get one step closer to living pain free.
Chronic Pain Australia wants to draw attention to the experience of people living with chronic pain and by doing so reduce the social and other barriers related to living and managing chronic pain.
Sports & Spinal has allied health clinicians who are trained and qualified to help patients dealing with chronic pain. Our team work hard to help alleviate pain, educate patients on pain management strategies and so much more.
If you or someone you know are needing help with their chronic pain, get in touch with our dedicated team today and get one step closer to living pain free.
Whether it`s through tailored exercise programs, diet and exercise education or general foot and nail care, our team is here to support you. Best of all, our team work closely together to ensure that every patient is receiving holistic care.
Want to learn more? Get in touch with our allied health team today to see how they can get you on the road to better health.
👉 Head to our bio
Whether it`s through tailored exercise programs, diet and exercise education or general foot and nail care, our team is here to support you. Best of all, our team work closely together to ensure that every patient is receiving holistic care.
Want to learn more? Get in touch with our allied health team today to see how they can get you on the road to better health.
👉 Head to our bio
Our services will include:
➡️ Physiotherapy
➡️ Exercise Physiology
➡️ Remedial Massage
➡️ Dietetics
➡️ Classes
We cannot wait to bring you Sports & Spinal Indooroopilly, the countdown is on!
Our services will include:
➡️ Physiotherapy
➡️ Exercise Physiology
➡️ Remedial Massage
➡️ Dietetics
➡️ Classes
We cannot wait to bring you Sports & Spinal Indooroopilly, the countdown is on!
Our Dietitian team have provided some simple yet effective tips on how you can manage your diabetes with some simple swaps and adds on to meals, swipe to see them.
Sports & Spinal Dietitians are trained and qualified to assist people who have Diabetes (Type 1 and 2) with their diets and daily nutrition.
To learn more about how our team can help you head to our bio!
Our Dietitian team have provided some simple yet effective tips on how you can manage your diabetes with some simple swaps and adds on to meals, swipe to see them.
Sports & Spinal Dietitians are trained and qualified to assist people who have Diabetes (Type 1 and 2) with their diets and daily nutrition.
To learn more about how our team can help you head to our bio!
We’re so excited to be going on this journey and we can’t wait to work alongside this wonderful Noosa community and continue to help you achieve your goals!
Our services will include:
✅ Physiotherapy
✅ Exercise Physiology
✅ Remedial Massage
✅ Women’s Health
✅ Mens’s Health
✅ Classes
We cannot wait to bring you Sports & Spinal Noosa, the countdown is on!
We’re so excited to be going on this journey and we can’t wait to work alongside this wonderful Noosa community and continue to help you achieve your goals!
Our services will include:
✅ Physiotherapy
✅ Exercise Physiology
✅ Remedial Massage
✅ Women’s Health
✅ Mens’s Health
✅ Classes
We cannot wait to bring you Sports & Spinal Noosa, the countdown is on!
