What people often notice
- Pain when reaching overhead or away from the body
- Night pain or difficulty lying on the shoulder
- A painful arc during arm movement
- A known calcium deposit seen on imaging
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Shockwave Therapy for Shoulder Tendon Calcification
Calcific shoulder pain can interfere with reaching, dressing, sleeping and other daily activities. Shockwave may offer a non surgical treatment option when the diagnosis is appropriate.
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Painful calcific tendinopathyA clearer look at the problem.
Calcific rotator cuff tendinopathy occurs when calcium deposits develop in a shoulder tendon. Shockwave is one non surgical option that may help reduce pain and improve function. Imaging is often useful because not all shoulder pain is caused by calcific tendinopathy.
How we approach it
- 01Examine the shoulder and review any imaging
- 02Confirm the location and suitability for treatment
- 03Select the treatment approach and intensity
- 04Support recovery with movement and strengthening
Treatment should match the tissue, the person and the goal.
Your assessment and available imaging help us select the most appropriate approach for the location of the calcium deposit, your symptoms and your movement goals.
Read the supporting research: 2024 systematic review and meta analysis ↗READY TO ASK?
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