Radial Pulse Wave Therapy

​​​​​​What is extracorporeal radial shockwave therapy?

Extra-corporeal radial shockwave therapy (ESWT) is a series of high-energy percussions to the affected area. The shockwave is a physical sound wave “shock”, not an electric one.

How does it work?

• Treatment produces an inflammatory response. The body responds by increasing metabolic activity around the site of pain. This stimulates and accelerates the healing process (promotes the remodeling of dysfunctional collagenous tissues, such as tendinopathies, trigger points, muscle strains, etc.).

• Shockwaves break down scar tissue and/or calcification

• Transmission of pain is diminished through neurologic mechanisms (nociception inhibition) What are the benefits of Shockwave Treatment? This therapy stimulates the body’s natural self-healing process. There is an immediate reduction of pain and improved range of motion. ESWT may also eliminate your need for surgery depending on the amount of instability present. How long does the treatment last? Approximately 2000 shocks are administered per treatment area (the duration of which is approximately 5 minutes). Some patients and/or conditions require more shocks and duration, depending on severity and chronicity (how long the condition or injury has existed).