Knowledge
When is shockwave therapy not appropriate?
Even though shockwave generally has a good safety profile and limited evidence of negative side effects, there are still some times when we don’t want to use shockwave, some of these instances include:
If you are pregnant (this is not a total contraindication if the treatment area is something like a foot or shoulder, however, so much changes during pregnancy that it is often easier to wait until after delivery to treat).
If you have a blood clotting disorder (including thrombosis or DVT)
If you have received a steroid (cortisone) injection within 6 weeks at the treatment site
If tumours are present at the treatment site (having cancer itself is not a total contraindication to treatment depending on the treatment area)
If you have an infection at the treatment site
There may be other reasons for avoiding shockwave treatment entirely or in certain areas and your therapist will always assess you and let you know if you aren’t a good candidate for shockwave therapy.
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