GENERAL CONDITIONS
Stress Fractures
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Most commonly occurring in the tibia, stress fractures occur when repetitive use of an area results in damage accumulating faster than our bodies are able to repair the bone. As we move and become tired, our muscles do not absorb the shock of our movements as efficiently, and stress is placed on the bones instead. When this is repetitively done, small cracks develop in the bone. While stress fractures may be left to heal with little to no intervention, the complete healing process may be very long, and in some cases complications such as delayed union, muscle atrophy, and chronic pain may develop.
However, the use of shockwave therapy has been shown to be extremely effective in promoting accelerated healing of the damaged bone, resulting in full union and a return to normal activity much faster than conservative treatment. Clinical absence of pain, and full bone consolidation, has been noticed as soon as 2 to 3 months after shockwave treatment, with athletes fully returning to their sports only 3 to 6 months after treatment!
However, the use of shockwave therapy has been shown to be extremely effective in promoting accelerated healing of the damaged bone, resulting in full union and a return to normal activity much faster than conservative treatment. Clinical absence of pain, and full bone consolidation, has been noticed as soon as 2 to 3 months after shockwave treatment, with athletes fully returning to their sports only 3 to 6 months after treatment!
