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Unit 23, Whitethorns, Castletroy, Limerick V94 KR9W
Tel: (061) 339991
United Physiotherapy Clinic
How does Shockwave work?
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
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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