Incorporate Radial Shockwave into Your Practice!
Fundamentals of Radial Shockwave Therapy, a patient-centered and evidence-based approach to applying radial shockwave therapy for manual practitioners. Limited to 6 participants per course.
Fundamentals of Radial Shockwave for Practitioners
Certificate Course 6 CE
Available for all manual practitioners.
6 hours
The objective of this course is to teach the basic principles and practice of Radial Pressure Shockwave Therapy (RSWT) to Registered Massage Therapists, Manual Osteopathic Therapists, Acupuncturists, Physiotherapists, Chiropractors, PT & DC Assistants, Athletic Therapists, Kinesiologists, Strength and Conditioning Specialists and Exercise Physiologists. Training includes the theory of shockwave therapy, differentiation with other kinds of shockwave (eg. Focal Shockwave Therapy), contraindications, most-common MSK conditions treated and hands-on experience treating each condition. We train practitioners to use shockwave effectively and comfortably so that clients receive all the benefits of treatment without any pain.
Participants will understand the principles of Shockwave Therapy and how it can achieve healing and regeneration in tissue. They will learn about pressure (bars) and frequency (Hertz) and how these variables affect treatment outcomes. Participants will also learn about the various applicators for shockwave and how each one feels and what they are used for. They will learn how to provide effective and comfortable treatment, understanding how to adjust the variables (applicator, pressure and frequency) to prevent discomfort or pain to the client. Contraindications to treatment are addressed.
Clinical skills include hands-on treatment practice and coaching for all of the following areas:
• Lower limbs, including plantar fasciitis, Achilles tendinopathies, patellar tendinosis, hamstrings, Iliotibial bands.
• Neck, upper back/traps, lower back, piriformis syndrome and sciatica.
• Rotator cuff injuries, tennis/golfer’s elbow.
• Patient education and treatment planning.