SHOCKWAVE
Extracorporeal Shockwave Therapy is a modality that supports pain relief and increases in range of motion. It can make big differences in a short time.
Shockwaves are sound waves that have specific physical characteristics, including nonlinearity, high peak pressure followed by low tensile amplitude, short rise time, and short duration (10 ms). They have a single pulse, a wide frequency range (0-20 MHz), and a high-pressure amplitude (0-120 MPa). In comparison to ultrasound waves, the shockwave peak pressure is approximately 1000X greater than the peak pressure of an ultrasound wave.
CONTROLLED REINJURY OF CONNECTIVE TISSUES AT CELLULAR LEVEL BREAKING UP SCAR TISSUE, REVASCULARIZATION, REDUCED CALCIFICATION, INHIBITION OF PAIN
Conditions Treated – Supported by Research:
- Fractures, Pseudo-Arthoses, Osteochondritis Dessicans, Femoral Head Necrosis
- Plantar fasciitis
- Tendinopathies:
- Rotator cuff
- Patellar tendon
- Achilles tendon
- Medial Epicondylitis
- Lateral Epicondylitis
- Adhesive Capsulitis
- Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
- Osteoarthritis (hip, knee, etc.)
- Shin splints
- Facet syndrome
- Myofascial trigger points (Back pain, Thoracic pain, Gluteal pain, IT band, etc.)