A little background on physiotherapy before you start diving in

Physiotherapy is a whole world within the field of medicine, which places the main emphasis on healing and healing muscles, nerves and bones. The human body as a whole can suffer from all kinds of problems, more common and less common, and there is no doubt that orthopedic problems that belong to the world of physiotherapy are among the most common problems in Israel in particular and in the world in general, and they affect women, men, young and old alike.

In the world of physiotherapy, there are many physiotherapists, who use a variety of exercises and techniques in order to provide the affected area with the physiotherapist treatment it deserves.

The decision on the physiotherapy treatment to be given to the patient – how is it made?

Physiotherapy problems are different from one to the other – there are more severe and complex situations, as well as simpler and easier to solve. Of course, there are also differences between the patients themselves – differences such as age, medical background, weight, and the circumstances that led them to the injury or orthopedic problem.

All of this data is taken into account by therapists physiotherapy , and accordingly a solution can be attached to them. Sometimes the solution will lie in a long series of treatments and sometimes in a shorter one, sometimes through independent exercises and sometimes through treatments accompanied by therapists – with or without special means.

Shock wave therapy as part of the world of physiotherapy

Through these starting points, we can move forward and talk specifically about shock wave therapy. So we are talking about a very advanced treatment, which takes the world of physiotherapy a few steps further, and is based on projecting direct waves to the area of injury.

What happens when the shock waves are projected to the affected area is that there is movement in the damaged tissues in the area. This movement causes faster healing procedures, and less and much less frequent pain.

Does shock wave therapy really help?

When different treatment methods enter the world of medicine, many people remain skeptical about their effectiveness and hesitate a lot before trying them. Shock wave therapy is no longer a new treatment in the world of physiotherapy, and it has many proofs of the success that has left its mark on the bodies of tens of thousands of patients around the world.

This is an innovative, technological and groundbreaking method, which has established its status as very successful over the years. Of course, as time goes by, more innovations are created for shock wave therapy, which continues to optimize itself every time.

What types of injuries is shock wave therapy intended for?

If we talked earlier about the fact that every orthopedic problem will be fitted with a solution accordingly, it is important to understand that shock wave therapy is definitely not suitable for every orthopedic problem. Usually, before administering shock wave therapy, the stage of diagnosing the problem will be reached, in which the therapists will be able to understand whether the treatment can indeed be effective for her.

When we talk about shock wave therapy, we are talking about a treatment that can be effective for various problems, including spurs in the foot, various tendonitis, especially in the knees, elbows and thighs, tennis or golf elbow, various Achilles infections, and more.

What happens as part of shock wave therapy?

Shock wave therapy is a relatively simple treatment, in which patients do nothing but devote themselves to the treatment and lie down or sit in a way that is comfortable for them. There are no pre-preparations here, as in other medical treatments, which may also bring with them preliminary fasts, for example.

As soon as the patients arrive at the treatment, the therapists must locate the site of the injury and treatment, and mark it. Once the area is located, the device can be used in the exact way, both in terms of its intensity and power application, and in terms of focusing on the area itself.

Afterwards, the area will be numbed with an ointment or cream, so that the patients will not feel any pain during the treatment, and will be able to remain calm and quiet throughout the entire treatment. At the end of this procedure, the actual treatment will begin.

Benefits of Shock Wave Therapy

Many wonder, therefore, what is the great advantage of shock wave therapy. On the face of it, it seems that this is a routine, regular and gentle treatment, and therefore it is not clear whether it is indeed effective, and even if it is – what are its great advantages over other types of treatment.

Well, when we talk about shock wave therapy, we are talking about a treatment that shortens the recovery processes on several levels. Orthopedic problems can spread over many months if not many years, so by quickly identifying the problem and providing appropriate treatment by shock waves – it is possible to speed up the recovery of the area.

Beyond that, shock wave therapy provides immediate relief from the intensity of the pain in the area. Thanks to the superior shock waves, movement is created in the tissue that not only speeds up healing, but also creates lower levels of pain.

In addition to all this, it is important to note that shock wave therapy focuses specifically on the affected area, which can give it a much faster healing than more extensive treatments that do not directly touch the problem itself.

How long will shock wave therapy be interpreted?

So it is important to understand, in continuation of what we briefly mentioned earlier, that shock wave therapy is not a treatment that works in the "send and forget" method. This is not a one-time treatment, but on the contrary – a treatment that can be repeated for at least three or four times until it leads to healing or improvement in the condition.

In any case, it is important to understand that shock wave therapy is something that is worth your patience, so even if you have to repeat it over and over again – you will eventually achieve no less than excellent results.

Painful or not painful? That's the question

One of the most common questions surrounding shock wave therapy is whether it is a painful treatment. Many people have become accustomed to undergoing various medical treatments that have led them to deal with tremendous pain, both during and after the treatment, and in some cases also in preparation for it.

In contrast to such treatments, shock wave therapy maintains a minimal to zero level of pain, and what is certain is that the pain you are dealing with now is definitely more present and significant. Reset yourself, look the pain in your eyes, and go to shock wave therapy to help yourself.

Is it possible to schedule shock wave therapy from moment to moment?

In recent years, a situation has arisen in which shock wave therapy is a treatment that is very difficult to coordinate from moment to moment. The reason for this lies in the fact that orthopedic problems are common among so many people. These people come in large numbers to coordinate shock wave therapy, and the demand simply exceeds the supply. Therefore, many times shock wave therapy is very difficult to obtain, but there is a solution to this matter that we will get to know later.

In the meantime, it is important to know your standard options as a member of the HMOs, which also offer shock wave therapy on the one hand, but on the other hand, encounter serious problems at the moment of coordination.

The health funds, such as Maccabi, Leumit, Clalit or Meuhedet, are large health funds, with most, if not all, of the residents of the State of Israel concentrated. As members of the health plans, these residents benefit from a variety of health insurance plans granted to them by the health plan, each of which includes all kinds of different services – from the most basic to the most comprehensive. Unfortunately and unfortunately, the HMOs are limited in their manpower, so they are not always enough and manage to reach each and every request on time.

Scheduling an appointment for shock wave therapy at the HMOs – why does it take so long?

After all, where does the problem begin? The number of doctors is limited and limited, the number of members of the health plan reaches hundreds of thousands of people, and in the end – not all of them will be able to receive the treatment they need at the moment they need it. When demand exceeds supply many times over, the problems begin.

These problems are evident when it comes to determining and coordinating shock wave therapy from moment to moment. Many people need immediate treatment for their orthopedic problem, and are forced to encounter refusal, huge queues, waits of weeks if not many months, and especially deep and endless frustration.

This is where the problem begins, and it intensifies accordingly – a patient who does not receive the treatment he or she deserves may find their health condition slowly deteriorating, and by the time it is their turn to receive the treatment – it will no longer be effective for them. This is nothing short of a disappointment for those people, who if only they had received their treatment on time – they would have been able to return to their routine and solve their orthopedic problem in a few simple steps.

We at MyDoctor, as you'll see below, are here to solve this problem and eliminate it from the surface, so that none of you will have to suffer in this way.

What is the cost of shock wave therapy?

The price of shock wave therapy can vary depending on the needs of the patients. There will be patients for whom one treatment will be enough for the severity of their problem, there will be those who will need to use a series of treatments of between three and four treatments, and there will also be those for whom ten sessions will be the most recommended number.

Depending on the number of treatments, the price of each treatment will be cheaper, so you should know what you are going to do here. Well, in general, the price of a single shock wave therapy will range from about 300 NIS to 400 NIS. The price of shock wave therapy in a package of six treatments can reach between 270 NIS and 320 NIS per treatment, while the price of shock wave therapy in a package of ten complete treatments will reach much more affordable prices, ranging from about 250 NIS to 280 NIS.

Of course, our recommendation to you is to purchase the right package for you, and not only according to the final price you will receive, and of course, if necessary, it is also recommended to consult with your treating doctors in order to get the most affordable and at the same time the most effective packages.

Why is the price range so wide?

The price of shock wave therapy is not uniform. Some of you may receive your treatment in a certain clinic compared to some of you who would prefer to be treated in a completely different clinic, there may be differences between the professionals there – more experienced and less experienced, the location of the clinic and more. All of these criteria can put together the price of shock wave therapy, so you should prepare for a price range that can move slightly down or up accordingly.

MyDoctor – Private and Wonderful Medical Services

We promised earlier that we would come up with great solutions for prescribing shock wave therapy in the short term, and now it's time to do it. So welcome to us, we are a MyDoctor company, and we provide private medical services at the highest level in the country.

As part of our service letters for MyDoctor subscribers, we offer countless medical options for treatments, clinic visits, various dental services, and other general medical services. Among other things, you can find some of the most sophisticated, advanced, technological and efficient facilities in the world, such as the eChair for strengthening the pelvic floor muscles, excellent oxygen chambers, and of course shock wave therapy in the field of physiotherapy.

Why MyDoctor?

So why choose us, you ask? Very simple – because with us you are going to get much more benefit, for much less money. We offer our subscribers great plans to join, allowing them to enjoy all of our services at any moment of the day – 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. We have the best professionals from the world of medicine in all its shades – from excellent psychologists, through expert dentists, and of course also to excellent physiotherapists with extensive experience, rich knowledge and an excellent approach.

We believe that the best formula for serving our customers lies in an affordable cost for an incredible benefit. With us, you will not find low prices for mediocre service, but fair prices for treatments that will keep you healthy and satisfied in the long run.

One of our biggest advantages is our immediate availability for treatments. If we mentioned earlier the difficulty in scheduling and coordinating appointments with the various HMOs, now we are proud to present you with our excellent solution – services that are available and accessible at any moment.

After all, what are your options once you receive a refusal from the health plan? Well, arrange shock wave therapy for yourself through private professionals, who will charge you, depending on the nature of their work, much more money than you are willing or even able to pay. At MyDoctor, we advocate a completely different method – both a fair price and high availability – with no tricks, no fine print, and no impossible conditions.

Shock Wave Therapy at MyDoctor

As far as we are concerned, customers who wait for many months for treatment that can help them are customers who do not get the best. This is our guideline at MyDoctor To give you the best, at the right time and right for you. Accordingly, we employ a complete array of excellent physiotherapists with all the most professional equipment in the field, so that you can receive a solution to any problem at any given moment and without unnecessary waits.

From the moment you join our service, you will feel how the whole process changes and enters into a much calmer, pleasant, accessible and service-oriented environment. If you're used to fast and impatient calls from service people who are short on time and energy, then we're talking about a completely different world of possibilities.

Our "credo" is the one that accompanies us from the call to join us as a subscriber to our service letter, through the appointments scheduling calls, to the actual treatments themselves and the response that will be given to you after you finish them. Our goal is common – to march you together towards a better, more robust, more available and more professional health future.

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