Olympic Gold Medalist Joe Clarke, joined us at Therapy Expo to share his experience of Shockwave Therapy ESWT. Luckily Joe currently has no injuries but his physio has told him he has a very tight thoracic spine and a decreased range of motion in his right shoulder. We introduced Joe to new shockwave therapy treatment applicators – SPINE-ACTOR & PERI-ACTOR.
Joe was assessed and treated on the Venn Healthcare stand by Jens Lundgren, Dr of Naprapathy and Shockwave Therapy ESWT expert. Jens used the Storz SPINE-ACTOR for treating the joint stiffness in Joe’s thoracic spine and the PERI-ACTOR knuckle Fascia release applicator on his shoulder to improve his range of motion.
About the SPINE ACTOR
Storz SPINE-ACTOR applicator is used to mobilise the joints in the spine and treats the muscles either side of the spine. It’s a comfortable treatment and very safe. SPINE-ACTOR treats vertebral joints of the entire spinal column in the cervical, thoracic and lumbar areas e.g. treatment of the paravertebral muscles, dysfunctions in the entire spinal column, muscular imbalances and pain conditions as well as trigger points.
About the PERI-ACTOR
There are 4 Storz PERI-ACTOR applicators for various Fascia treatments. In this video Jens uses the Knuckle applicator designed for the shoulder region. The Fascia applicators are similar to other fascia release treatments, the difference is using the Storz device physician can enter setting into the device to recreate the same treatment each time, ensuring the pressure and frequency remains consistent. It’s not labour intensive and therefore the treatment remains consistent and equal without the variations in treatment when using manual techniques. Its easier to control the treatment and the therapist does not become tired.
About Joe Clarke.
Joe Clarke is the reigning Olympic Champion in the canoe slalom men's K1, making history at the 2016 Rio Games by winning GB's first gold medal in this event and Team GB's second gold medal of the Games.
About Storz Medical & Venn Healthcare
Venn Healthcare are the UK's number one supplier and educator of Shockwave Therapy ESWT - having supplied over 550 NHS hospitals, Private hospitals and Clinics. Venn Healthcare has partnered with Storz Medical AG and is proud to be able to supply the most innovative and progressive Radial (RSW) and focused (FSW) Shockwave Therapy machines and equipment available on the market.
Widely used in physiotherapy, podiatry, sports medicine, urology and orthopaedics to provide fast pain relief and increased mobility, ESWT is increasingly used as a treatment for health problems as diverse as erectile dysfunction, slow-healing wounds, cellulite and loss of collagen.
