mobile shockwave therapy

A non-invasive treatment solution using high-peak sound waves (acoustic pulses) that interact with the tissues of the body to provide fast pain relief and restore mobility and function.  This therapy is ideal to accelerate the recovery process of a wide variety of sub-acute and chronic soft-tissue musculoskeletal conditions.

Acoustic waves transfer mechanical energy, non-invasively, to painful areas and injured tissue to trigger the body’s self-healing process.  The energy increases the local blood circulation and activates the regeneration process of the bones, ligaments, tendons, muscles, and connective tissues.

The hand piece and tip are applied directly to the skin at the pain point and the surrounding areas. The treatment will last 5-10 minutes, depending on how many impulses are needed. The number of treatments depends on the indication and the tissue response. The effect of the treatment is cumulative, so typically 4-6 treatments are recommended. Very often, immediate pain relief is experienced after the first treatment.

This therapy accelerates the body’s natural healing process by activating the connective tissue, stimulating the formation of new blood vessels, and increasing blood flow, cellular metabolic activity and neurovascular performance. It relaxes muscles, removes of myofascial adhesions which are often the source of trigger point pain, dissolves calcified deposits in soft tissue, and reduces pain through the release of Substance P, a neurotransmitter and pain mediator.

Acoustic waves and Ultrasound are both sound waves. However, the wave forms and frequencies are different.  Ultrasound has a periodic oscillating wave with a narrow bandwidth and low frequency range of 0.75–3 MHz. An acoustic wave is characterized by rapid rise in higher with a mostly positive wave followed by a short tensile wave (negative tension). Ultrasound also has a thermal effect (heat); whereas, acoustic wave therapy does not.

Laser therapy is a treatment using intense beams of light. An acoustic wave or pulse is a pressure wave that transfers mechanical energy into the tissue.

Sub-acute and chronic painful soft tissue lesions of the musculoskeletal system such as trigger points in muscles, as well as painful shoulder, back, heel, knee or elbow areas.

Treatment should not be applied in the following cases: Patients who are pregnant, have tumor diseases or carcinoma, or who have had cortisone injections within 6 weeks prior to the first treatment.  Caution should be exercised with patients who bruise easily and/or have coagulation disorders (hemophilia), use anticoagulants, especially Marcumar, Thrombosis, heart pacemakers, or children in growth (growth plates).

There are rare minimal side effects which include some swelling, reddening, hematomas, petechiae, localized increased pain, skin lesions in cases of previous cortisone therapy. Side effects generally abate after 24-48 hours. Ensure that they have disappeared before starting the next therapy session.

Most patients will feel better right after their treatment including reduction in pain and increased mobility. This will generally last 5-8 days and the discomfort will slightly return before the time for the next treatment. Patients will slowly become free of discomfort. Then, over the next two to three weeks, actual may healing will take place.

Generally, 1500-3000 impulses are administered per treatment area, which lasts approximately 5-10 minutes.