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Shockwave therapy for achilles tendinopathy

Title: Shockwave Therapy: A Revolutionary Approach to Treating Achilles Tendonitis What is Achilles tendonitis/tendinopathy? Achilles tendonitis is a common condition that affects athletes, runners, and individuals engaged in physically demanding activities. The Achilles tendon, the largest tendon in the body, connects the calf muscles to the heel bone. Overuse, repetitive strain, or sudden trauma can …

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Heel Pain

I think I may have plantar fasciitis… So, you think you have pain in the arch of the foot and its plantar fasciitis.. Or Plantar Fasciopathy? Or is it plantar heel pain? Policeman’s heel? Heel spur even?! or just blumin pain in the bottom of the heel … jeez! Confused? That’s ok! The foot is …

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Shin Splints

Medial Tibial Stress Syndrome (MTSS) aka ‘Shin Splints’ Pain in the shin area is often known by its non-medical term – shin splints. This by no means a diagnosis but more of an umbrella term. As practitioners we know it as MTSS. this can really cause tenderness along the shin area whilst running or playing …

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