16/04/2025
The career of Champion Runner with Multiple Injuries is saved with ESWT
Patient Description:
30-year-old Andrea Miller, a world-ranked hurdler from New Zealand, was diagnosed with necrosis/bone degeneration of the medial tibial plateau, after anserinus bursitis.
Treatment Description:
Initially, the injury was treated with cortisone injections, which yielded only short-term relief. The patient turned to Kompass Health Associates, where Kenneth Craig suggested Extracorporeal Shockwave Treatment with Orthospec by Medispec Ltd. After the first treatment session, there was an immediate reduction in resting symptoms, swelling, and appearance improvement. Following three more sessions, there was evident regrowth of the tissue damaged by cortisone. The patient, now pain-free, returned to competitive training and, within one year, broke her own record in the European circuit.
Two years later, the patient suffered a 12 mm medial bundle plantar fascia tear. Initial conventional therapy included taping, moon boot, and autologous blood injections. As the patient was unable to train at a competitive level, she returned to Kompass Health Associates for ESWT. There was an immediate resolution of morning pain, and within three weeks there was a 90% improvement in muscle function.
Resolution:
The patient immediately began to train for the 2010 Commonwealth Games and won a bronze medal. “I am thankful to have the opportunity to compete in the 2010 games,” says Ms. Miller. “I truly thought my Commonwealth dreams were over even before they had begun.” In addition to being a champion hurdler, Ms. Miller is a licensed physiotherapist. “I am familiar with shockwave therapy, but the device that Ken uses is different—with far better outcomes.”
Ms. Miller was training for the 2012 London Olympics.
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