Shock Wave Therapy Clinic

05/09/2025

Yep it's Friday and here's some good advice!

03/09/2025

It's hump day!

01/09/2025

Struggling with chronic pain or stubborn injuries? 🌀 Extracorporeal Shock Wave Therapy (ESWT) might be the breakthrough you've been waiting for!
💥 What is ESWT?
A non-invasive treatment that uses powerful sound waves to stimulate healing, reduce pain, and restore mobility—without surgery or downtime.
🎯 Targets:
• Tendonitis (e.g. Shoulder, Achilles, Hip)
• Plantar fasciitis
• Tennis/Golfer’s elbow
• Neck & upper back tension
• Calcific deposits
🔬 How it works:
The shock waves trigger the body’s natural healing response by increasing blood flow, breaking down scar tissue, and stimulating cellular repair.
✅ Drug-free
✅ Non-surgical
✅ Clinically proven
💡 Feel better. Move better. Heal naturally.
📅 Book your consultation today and let me help wave your pain away!
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01/09/2025

We are half way through Monday and in case you need a bit of motivation have a read of this!

29/08/2025

Interesting read for anyone dealing with a meniscus tear of the knee. Shock Wave Therapy is indicated for mild to moderate meniscus tears combined with a progressive loading rehab program

Is cartilage stronger than concrete⁉️

Beluzzi et al. (2023) say cartilage strength is approximately 9 to 40 Mpa. The compressive strength of standard concrete is 17 to 35 MPa.

They have comparable strength, but cartilage is a living, viscoelastic tissue which is far more resilient than concrete under repeated dynamic loading and manages millions of load cycles during its lifetime.

This strength and resilience allows it to function even with a tear. This may be why tears are often asymptomatic, even in runners.

As with everything, individual cases will vary and management will be influenced by the type of tear and symptoms such as locking, giving way or persistent loss of range.

The good news is that many meniscal tears can be managed conservatively without need for surgery. Reassuring people about the toughness of the knee and its cartilage can help them see that rehab is well worth a shot!!

29/08/2025

Following on from my post about Hamstring Tendinosis this seemed very appropriate for a Friday Funny - the weekend is nearly here Whoo Hoo!

27/08/2025

Time to pick up your instruments that you played as a kid or learn a new one today to reap the proven benefits.

Your brain shrinks 5% each decade after 40 – unless you’ve been playing music.

Researchers have found that older adults who spent years playing music showed brain activity patterns strikingly similar to people half their age.

The peer-reviewed study, published in PLOS Biology, compared three groups: young adults, older adults with no musical training, and older adults who had played instruments for more than 30 years. All participants were asked to perform a complex listening task while inside an fMRI scanner – identifying speech in noisy environments, a cognitive skill that typically declines with age.

Here’s what the scans showed:

Older non-musicians showed overactivation in certain brain areas – a sign that their brains were straining to keep up. Older musicians, on the other hand, didn’t need to compensate. Their brains responded in a pattern almost identical to the young adults.

In short: their brains had aged differently.

This effect wasn’t about listening to music; it was about playing it. Years of coordinating rhythm, pitch, finger movement, reading notation, and auditory memory had strengthened key brain circuits and protected them from age-related decline.

The researchers call it a form of “neural preservation.” Unlike most older adults, who rely on compensatory brain activity to complete tasks, the musicians showed no such burden. Their brains simply worked more efficiently – just like younger brains.

While this doesn’t mean picking up the piano at 65 will make you 25 again, it does suggest that long-term musical training builds cognitive resilience in ways few other activities can.

So if you’ve ever played, keep going. And if you’ve never picked up an instrument? The best time to start was years ago. The second-best time is today.

Read the study:
Zhang, Lei et al. “Long-term musical training can protect against age-related upregulation of neural activity in speech-in-noise perception.” PLOS Biology, 15 July 2025.

27/08/2025

27/08/2025

As always great advice from the Running Physio!

Heal, adapt or react

Common terms like ‘wear and tear’ or ‘degeneration’ can actually have very negative meanings for patients. It can suggest their condition is irreversible and only going to get worse. I prefer to use heal, adapt or react:

When there has been an injury with actual tissue damage (like a sprain or muscle tear) we can reassure the patient that it will heal and that the right exercises will actually help stimulate this healing process.

In overuse injuries, such as tendon pain, we can say the body has reacted to an increase in exercise which has made it sore and sensitive. We can help calm this reaction down and the body will adapt to the rehab. We know muscles get bigger and stronger in response to exercise, tendons do too!

Even challenging conditions to explain can fit within this approach of heal, adapt or react. For example, with arthritis the patient may be aware that there are changes within their knee (reduced joint space etc). We can explain that these changes are expected over time and occur in many people without pain. Arthritis literally means ‘joint inflammation’ and we think this inflammation can be a reaction to changing activity levels or general health factors. If we can address these factors then this reaction and the symptoms that come with it can settle and a gradual return to activity will help the joint and tissues around it adapt and get stronger.

I like this approach because it focusses on the body’s amazing ability to recover rather than suggesting it’s falling apart!! We can also use it to help people focus on what may help this recovery such as exercise and activity modification, lifestyle and general health changes, sleep and diet.

What do you think? Would you use ‘heal, adapt or react’ with your patients?

25/08/2025

More reasons to get up from your desk and move regularly. Set a reminder for intervals of 45minutes and get that second heart pumping!

You have a second heart – and it’s in your calves.

Your body has a hidden circulatory powerhouse, and it’s located in your lower legs. It's called the soleus muscle – your “second heart.” It works by pumping blood from your legs back up toward your chest, helping your real heart fight gravity and keep blood flowing smoothly.

But here's the important bit: this second heart only works when you move. If you stay still for too long – whether sitting or standing – blood can pool in your legs. This can lead to swelling, varicose veins, and even dangerous blood clots, according to experts at the Cleveland Clinic and Mayo Clinic.

The solution is simple: keep moving.

A short walk every hour is enough to activate your calf pump. Even small actions like standing up, stretching, or doing toe raises can keep things circulating. For chronic swelling, elevating your legs or using compression socks can help, but regular movement is key.

What's even more fascinating? Some scientists are investigating how movements that activate the soleus (like seated heel raises) can help regulate blood sugar and improve metabolism. That means your second heart might be doing more than just boosting circulation – it could be benefiting your overall health!

So next time you’re pacing around or lifting your heels at your desk, remember: you’re not just moving your legs – you’re keeping your second heart beating strong.

25/08/2025

HIGH HAMSTRING TENDINOPATHY
🦵 Struggling with Sit Bone Pain?
You may have High Hamstring Tendinopathy — a common issue in runners, jumpers, and active movers.
📍 Characterised by deep pain near the ischial tuberosity (your "sit bones"), this condition can be stubborn… but Shock Wave Therapy is here to help.
💥 Non-invasive. Evidence-backed. Game-changing.
Just 3–6 weekly sessions can:
✅ Reduce nerve pain
✅ Boost blood flow
✅ Activate healing stem cells
📅 Make an appointment today and let me help wave your pain away!
📞 Contact Leisa Feez-Collins RN
📱 0417 703 406
🌐 shockwavetherapyclinic.com.au
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25/08/2025

Keep those kids moving!

🚨 Physical activity during childhood improves mental health 🧠

Why is age 11 critical? Is organised sport better? 🤔

Find out more in this ✅

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