GENERAL CHARACTERISTICS OF THE DEVICE | PAGE 8 OF 47
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ADVANTAGES OF THE SHOCKWAVE TREATMENT
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by targeted operation of the shockwave, strain of surrounding tissues is quite insignificant
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the body is not strained by pharmaceuticals (except a short term effect of local anaesthesia)
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possibility to prevent from necessity of surgical intervention and relevant hazard
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thanks to ambulatory treatment the absence from work reduces to a minimum, as well as the absence from
training routine of sportsmen
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for some indications (e.g. tennis elbow) there is basically no other effective treatment
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POSSIBLE SIDE EFFECTS AFTER THE SHOCKWAVE TREATMENT
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erythema or swelling can temporarily occur in the treated area
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loss of bodily sensation or itching can temporarily occur in the treated area
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momentary increase of pain can appear immediately after the treatment
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haematoma
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petechia
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skin damage after previous corticoid therapy
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shockwave application can cause undesirable heart activity
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INDICATIONS FOR THE SHOCKWAVE TREATMENT
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plantar fasciitis
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achillodynia – achillobursitis
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inflammations and calcification of shoulder joint tendons
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pain in the groin area
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epicondylitis (tennis and golf elbow)
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the apex patellae syndrome and tibial stress syndrome
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pain in the area of the hip and the iliotibial tract
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jumper's knee / patellar tendinitis
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pain in the hamstring insertions
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pain on the palmar side of the wrist
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exostoses of small hand joints in case of grade 1 arthrosis
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acupuncture
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pain trigger points - painful points in muscles
