ShockWave Therapy
What is Radial Pressure Wave Therapy?
Radial Pressure Waves (RPW) are acoustic waves that generate oscillations in the tissue. Radial pressure wave therapy helps reduce muscle pain and activate connective tissue, temporarily aid in the increase of blood flow, and help in the treatment of tendinitis in hips and shoulders'5 and helps to improve pain in various musculoskeletal conditions.
What does RPW feel like?
Patients report feeling an uncomfortable yet toler- able thumping sensation when being treated. The level of comfort will depend on the area treated and the acuity of the condition. Patients can also expect to feel post-treatment soreness in the area of treatment.
How long do treatments last? About 10 minutes.
- How many treatments will Ineed? Generally 4-6 treatments, potentially 8.
What do patients say?
"How is this even possible after only one treatment, Icant believe how good Ifeel and how much motion I have. h a v e been in therapy for months, had injections, been on medication for pain and now Ifeel great with one treatment of this machine. Why doesn't everyone have this in the clinic?" Diane - Cervical spine degeneration
I"canceled the MRI and the surgical consult and my pain level is almost non existent, this thing has been amazing. Iam 90% back to work already." Joe - Low back injury