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How does Shockwave work?

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CIRCULATION

Promote circulation  and metabolism to promote healing

PAIN

Targets sensory nerve fibres that tranmit musculoskeletal pain. Impacting neurogenic inflammation

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REPAIR CELLS

Stimulates stem cells and tissue repair cells to promote regeneration and repair of tissues

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PAIN GATE

May reduce pain by acting as a counter-irritant  through the pain gate mechanism as described by Melzack and Wall.

CALCIUM

Breaks down abnormal deposits of calcium in soft tissues such as tendons - calcific tendinosis

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