Fundamentals of Shockwave Therapy

Clinical Assessment & Podiatric Management

This short course is designed to give you an in-depth understanding of how to safely and effective utilise shockwave therapy for the management of lower limb musculoskeletal pathologies.

What You'll Learn

Fundamentals of Shockwave Therapy
  Differences between radial and focused shockwave.

Mechanisms of Action
  Understanding the Four Reaction Phases (Physical, Physicochemical, Chemical, and Biological)

Safety
  Contraindications, Cautions & Adverse Events

Dosage
  Understand what it is, how it works, and how to modify based on therapeutic goals.

Clinical Resources

Clinical Application Protocols for:
  Plantar Heel Pain
  Achilles Tendinopathy (Mid-Portion & Insertional)
  Patellar Tendinopathy
  Peroneal/Posterior Tibial Tendinopathy
  MTSS

Clinical Templates
  Consent Forms
  Patient Information: Cautions, Risks & Adverse Events