Shock wave therapy — indications and contraindications for an UCT session
Treatment based on the use of acoustic waves is classified in medicine as shock wave therapy. This method has proven itself well in solving the problem of disorders in the work of the musculoskeletal system. The presence of the UCT device in the clinic is a guarantee that the treatment will be carried out competently, with the use of physioprocedures and full recovery.
How UHT works
The essence of the shock wave therapy method is the deep penetration of acoustic waves into soft and bone tissues. As a result:
- significantly improves and accelerates lymph and blood flow;
- the tone of the muscle tissue in the place of impact decreases, i.e. they completely relax;
- salt deposits and non-pathological bone growths are simply destroyed.
Thanks to the last point, shock wave therapy of the leg bone has become widespread - the effect is mild, hospitalization and rehabilitation period are not required, as in the case of surgical intervention. If the bone on the legs was detected and diagnosed at the beginning of its development, then the physical procedure will be quite effective - you can count on a full recovery.
If UHT is used in the acute course of various inflammatory and infectious diseases of the musculoskeletal system, then after 2-3 sessions, the following are noted:
- reduction of puffiness;
- relief from the pain syndrome;
- restoring mobility in the joints.
In addition, thanks to such procedures, the integrity of soft, muscular tissues is quickly restored.
Indications and contraindications for the UCT session
Self-prescribing and undergoing physiotherapy is prohibited. Indications for a course of shock wave therapy are:
- arthritis and arthrosis;
- heel spur and gout;
- osteochondrosis and diseases of the ligamentous apparatus;
- epicondylitis and bursitis;
- tendinitis and myofascial syndrome;
- slowly healing fractures.
Why do you need a doctor's permission to carry out a physical procedure? The influence of acoustic waves is so powerful that it can bring not only benefit, but also harm. Contraindication:
- childbearing period;
- any neoplasms (malignant, benign), regardless of their location;
- severe diabetes mellitus;
- problems with the functioning of the blood coagulation system;
- infectious diseases in the acute form of the current.
Indications and contraindications for the UCT session should be taken into account in pediatric practice. For example, it is impossible to influence bone growth zones with acoustic waves - in childhood, this can lead to a stoppage of the process.
How sessions are conducted
Treatment of heel spurs with shock wave therapy, as in other cases, is carried out in compliance with the following rules:
- the duration of one session is a maximum of 25 minutes;
- the procedure is carried out regularly, but there should be an interval of 3-7 days between them;
- a full course of therapy consists of 5 procedures, but this indicator is set by the doctor and individually.
Almost immediately after the first session, the symptoms of the disease become less intense. For example, extracorporeal shock wave therapy of the knee joint after one procedure ensures the disappearance of swelling and a reduction in the severity of the pain syndrome. And if the patient has completed a course of three sessions, then all symptoms simply disappear.
Shock wave therapy is often prescribed for osteochondrosis, it will be a maximum of three sessions with intervals per week. It should not be surprising that after the first procedure, pain will increase and the affected area of the musculoskeletal system will become less mobile. This is explained by the short-term exacerbation of symptoms, which disappears literally on the second or third day. Already the second session completely relieves the patient of discomfort.
The cost of the shock wave therapy procedure for spinal hernia will be much more expensive than the same manipulation on the knee joint for chronic bursitis. Such variability is related to the number of sessions for full treatment.
UHT is distinguished by the absence of side effects and the fact that it is well tolerated by patients. By the way, you can get a course of such treatment both in the clinic and during outpatient treatment or recovery.
Where to perform shock wave therapy for arthrosis and what are the contraindications for such procedures, you can find out from your doctor. And you can contact such a specialist through the form on our website Dobrobut.com.
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