Bridging the Gap: How Tensegrity Sports Clinics Combines Chiropractic and Physiotherapy for Superior Musculoskeletal Care
The fields of chiropractic and physiotherapy each offer valuable approaches to managing musculoskeletal injuries. However, patients often find themselves navigating between these disciplines without truly integrated care. At Tensegrity Sports Clinics in Sydney, we have developed a model that bridges this divide — blending the strengths of both professions while addressing their limitations through a […]
Beyond Chiro vs Physio: Why Evidence-Based Integrated Care Matters for Musculoskeletal Health
In our previous post, we compared chiro vs physio, highlighting their different training, treatment styles, and session structures. While both professions provide valuable care, many patients encounter challenges due to the limitations of traditional treatment models. At Tensegrity Sports Clinics, we recognise these gaps and embrace an integrated, evidence-based approach designed to address root causes […]
Shockwave Therapy for Hard-to-Treat Injuries: When to Consider It and What the Research Says
Why Hard-to-Treat Injuries Need a Smarter Approach Chronic musculoskeletal injuries can be frustrating for both patients and practitioners. When rest, rehab, manual therapy, or injections fall short, regenerative tools like shockwave therapy (ESWT) offer new hope. At Tensegrity Sports Clinics, we use industry-leading EMS Dolorclast technology alongside targeted rehab plans to help patients recover from […]
Patellar Tendinopathy: Can Shockwave Therapy Offer a Faster Return to Sport?
What Is Patellar Tendinopathy? Patellar tendinopathy — often called jumper’s knee — is a chronic overuse injury affecting the patellar tendon, which connects your kneecap (patella) to your shinbone (tibia). It’s most common in: Key symptoms include: Why Is Patellar Tendinopathy So Difficult to Treat? How Shockwave Therapy Helps Patellar Tendinopathy Extracorporeal Shockwave Therapy (ESWT) […]
Achilles Tendinopathy: How Shockwave Therapy Can Support Long-Term Healing
What Is Achilles Tendinopathy? Achilles tendinopathy refers to chronic degeneration and thickening of the Achilles tendon — the strong tissue connecting your calf muscles to your heel. It typically presents in two forms: Common symptoms include: Why Is Achilles Tendinopathy So Hard to Treat? How Shockwave Therapy Helps Achilles Tendinopathy Extracorporeal Shockwave Therapy (ESWT) delivers […]
Hamstring Tendinopathy: Why Shockwave Is an Emerging Standard in Care
What Is Hamstring Tendinopathy? Hamstring tendinopathy is a degenerative condition affecting the proximal hamstring tendons where they attach to the ischial tuberosity (commonly known as the sitting bone). It differs from a hamstring strain or tear. Tendinopathy is a gradual breakdown of the tendon’s structure over time — often without a specific injury event. Common […]
Tennis Elbow and Golfer’s Elbow: How Shockwave Therapy Can Accelerate Recovery
What Are Tennis Elbow and Golfer’s Elbow? Both conditions are forms of chronic tendinopathy — involving degenerative changes in the tendons around the elbow, not just inflammation. Tennis Elbow (Lateral Epicondylitis) Affects the extensor carpi radialis brevis tendon on the outside of the elbow. Pain is triggered by gripping, lifting, or typing. Golfer’s Elbow (Medial […]
Sciatica: Can Shockwave Therapy Help Relieve Nerve-Related Pain?
What Is Sciatica? Sciatica refers to pain that follows the path of the sciatic nerve, which runs from the lower back through the buttocks and down the back of each leg. Importantly, sciatica is a symptom, not a standalone diagnosis. It can be caused by: Why Is Sciatic Pain So Difficult to Treat? How Shockwave […]
Shockwave Comparison Series: #5 Shockwave Vs Physiotherapy
Shockwave Therapy vs Physiotherapy: Which Is More Effective for Chronic Musculoskeletal Pain? Introduction If you’ve been dealing with a nagging injury — like plantar fasciitis, tennis elbow, or Achilles tendinopathy — you’ve likely been told to try physiotherapy. But what happens when physio alone doesn’t fully resolve the issue? That’s where shockwave therapy (ESWT) enters […]
Shockwave Comparison Series: #4 Shockwave Therapy Vs Surgery
Shockwave Therapy vs Surgery: Can You Avoid Going Under the Knife? Introduction Surgery is often viewed as the final step when conservative care fails. But for many tendon and soft tissue conditions — especially chronic ones — surgery isn’t always necessary. Shockwave therapy (ESWT) offers a compelling, non-invasive alternative. At Tensegrity Sports Clinics Sydney, we […]
