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 Form
Patient Information: Cautions, Risks & Adverse Events