Indications / Contraindications
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Indications
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Radial and ulnar epicondylitis
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Calcifying tendonitis/shoulder problems
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Condition post blunt muscle injuries
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Chronic patellar tendon syndrome
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Patellar tendinitis
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Chronic tendinopathy of the Achilles tendon
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Plantar fasciitis
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Heel spurs
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Myofascial trigger point treatment, e.g. in the neck
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Myofascial trigger point treatment, e.g. the back in the case of muscular back
pain
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Trochanteric bursitis
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Periostitis/Tartan syndrome (condition post overloading)
Contraindications
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vascular diseases in or in the vicinity of the treatment area
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open wounds in or in the vicinity of the treatment area
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local infections in the treatment area
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Application in the area of malignant/benign tumours
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Application directly to cartilage surfaces or in the area of the
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small facet joints of the spine
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Application directly via implanted electronic devices, e.g. pacemakers or pain
pumps
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In areas where mechanical energy in the form of vibrations leads to damage
of the tissue, e.g. metal supply
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After fracture, in the case of torn muscle fibres or muscle tears
In general, treatments are not recommended
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For bleeding disorders or treatments that result in a change in blood
coagulation
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During pregnancy
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In diseases involving a disorder of the vasomotor system in the treatment
area
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Via air-filled spaces (e.g. treatment of the thoracic spine)
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Generalized pain syndromes, e.g. fibromyalgia
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In children, especially in the area of the epiphyseal plates
Care is required for patients
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with impaired sensibility
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with severe autonomic disorders
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under the influence of drugs and/or alcohol
as circulatory stresses and inadequate treatment responses cannot be
excluded.