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What Is Shockwave Therapy

Shockwave therapy is a multidisciplinary device used in orthopaedics, physiotherapy, sports medicine, urology and veterinary medicine. Its main assets are fast pain relief and mobility restoration. Together with being a non-surgical therapy with no need for painkillers, this makes it an ideal therapy to speed up recovery and treat various indications causing acute or chronic pain.

Shockwave therapy being applied in a clinic

How Shockwave Works

Shockwave therapy uses high-energy acoustic waves to stimulate healing and regeneration in damaged tissues. By applying focused shockwaves to the affected area, the treatment promotes increased blood flow, collagen production, and cell repair. This can help alleviate pain, reduce inflammation, and improve mobility in conditions like tendinitis and musculoskeletal injuries. Overall, shockwave therapy offers a non-invasive alternative for accelerating recovery and enhancing physical function.

Extracorporeal Pulse Activation Technology (EPAT)

EPAT is a non-surgical technique that delivers acoustic pressure waves through a special applicator applied to the site of pain or previous injury. These pressure waves provide pain relief, break down scar tissue and fibroblasts, enhance blood circulation, and increase cell metabolism in the targeted area. Most importantly, this treatment stimulates an inflammatory response that stimulates and accelerates the natural healing process.

EPAT is a highly advanced and effective technology that can be used to treat a variety of painful conditions. It is a non-invasive treatment that treats and heals internal maladies with minimal discomfort and virtually no downtime following treatments. The treatment has been cleared by the FDA and has not been found to have side effects beyond the potential for minor short-term discomfort. EPAT is excellent for injuries that are slow to heal, or not healing at all.

Over the past several years numerous articles and abstracts have been published regarding the effectiveness of RSWT. Radial Shockwave Therapy is clinically proven to have success rates of 91 percent for calcific tendonitis, 90 percent for plantar fasciitis, and 77 percent for tennis elbow.

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Extracorporeal shock wave therapy in use

Extracorporeal Shock Wave Therapy (ESWT)

Extracorporeal Shock Wave Therapy (ESWT) is a non-invasive treatment method that uses acoustic waves to stimulate healing in various musculoskeletal conditions. The goal of ESWT is to accelerate the healing process, reduce pain, and improve function.

Shockwave Therapy is Effective in Treatment of:

Diagram of the body showing the conditions shockwave therapy treats

Therapy Sequence

Shockwave therapy is a non-invasive treatment. The application is simple and easy. Initiate therapy in 3 steps:

Practitioner locating the treatment area by palpation Step 1

Location of the Area to be Treated

The area to be treated is located using palpation in order to deliver the therapy precisely.

Coupling gel being applied to the treatment area Step 2

Gel Application

Sufficient amount of gel is applied to the area located in step 1. Use of gel is necessary to transmit the acoustic waves efficiently and smoothly.

Shockwave applicator pressed against the treatment area Step 3

Therapy Initiation

The Shockwave applicator is slightly pushed against the area to be treated and the start button is pressed.

Benefits

Shockwave therapy is a non-invasive treatment. The application is simple and easy. Initiate therapy in 3 steps:

Good Results in 84% of the Patients

The Effects of Extracorporeal Shockwave Therapy (ESWT) and Cryotherapy in Treating Patellar Tendinopathies in Professional Athletes

No Re-occurrence at 6-month Follow-up

Extracorporeal Radial Shockwave Therapy for Lateral Epicondylitis

90% Patient Satisfaction

HIL versus HIL & RSWT: Pain and Patient Satisfaction Evaluation of 100 Patients

Combined Therapy Observed Significant Improvement

Treatment of Patients with Musculoskeletal System Disorders with Combined Therapy – Radial Shockwave Therapy and High Intensity Laser

Improves Spasticity and Motor Functionality

Effect of Shock Wave Therapy on Muscle Spasticity in Children with Cerebral Palsy

Decrease of Pain by 72.1%

Radial Extracorporeal Shockwave Therapy Is Safe and Effective in the Treatment of Chronic Recalcitrant Plantar Fasciitis

85% of Patients Return to Active Sports Faster

HIL versus HIL & RSWT: Pain and Patient Satisfaction Evaluation of 100 Patients

SWT+Laser Combination Improves Therapy Results

Efficacy of radial shockwave therapy (RSWT) combined with low level laser therapy (LLLT) in the management of supraspinatus tendinopathies

Frequently Asked Questions

Shockwave therapy is a non-invasive treatment. The application is simple and easy. Initiate therapy in 3 steps:

What is Shockwave Therapy?
Shockwave therapy is a non-surgical treatment that utilizes high-energy acoustic waves to promote healing and regeneration in damaged tissues, primarily for pain relief and mobility restoration.
What conditions can Shockwave Therapy treat?
Shockwave therapy is effective for various musculoskeletal conditions, including tendinitis, plantar fasciitis, tennis elbow, and chronic pain issues.
How does Shockwave Therapy work?
By delivering focused acoustic waves to the affected area, Shockwave Therapy increases blood flow, collagen production, and cell repair, which can alleviate pain, reduce inflammation, and improve mobility.
Is Shockwave Therapy painful?
Most patients experience minimal discomfort during the procedure, and it is generally well-tolerated with very few side effects.
How many sessions of Shockwave Therapy are typically needed?
The number of sessions can vary depending on the condition being treated and individual response, but typically a series of sessions are spaced over several weeks.

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