Shockwave Therapy (ESWT)
WHAT IS SHOCKWAVE THERAPY?
Shockwave Therapy is a treatment whereby a handheld probe is positioned over and moved around, the site of injured and painful soft tissues. The probe delivers very high-energy acoustic sound waves which expand as they travel inside the tendons, muscles, ligaments, bursae, fascia and other soft tissues.
HOW DOES SHOCKWAVE THERAPY WORK?
These sound waves stimulate tissue regeneration, increase blood flow to the affected area and break down scar tissue. The process accelerates healing, tissue repair and regeneration, as well as relieves pain. This ultrasonic treatment is generally used in addition to other treatments to offer a long-term solution to tendinitis, bursitis, fasciitis, arthritis, and strains and sprains.
WHAT DOES SHOCKWAVE THERAPY FEEL LIKE?
As the shockwave therapy machine is used and the probe is moved around the tissue there is an awareness of pressure and vibration around the affected area. The technician will commence treatment with the machine set to the lowest amount of pressure and will gradually increase this pressure as the injured tissue becomes de-sensitised. The tech will drop the pressure down or cease the treatment immediately if the patient feels too much discomfort.
Within a minute or two, any painful areas become much more comfortable and the treatment is easily tolerated. After the treatment is finished there is a feeling of relief and patients will usually walk around the treatment room pain-free. The pain relief typically lasts for approximately 5 days, after which point the increase in blood flow slows down. The tissue is then ready for another treatment.
WHAT CAN SHOCKWAVE THERAPY TREAT?
Because shockwave therapy stimulates regeneration and repair of injured tissues, it is an appropriate therapy for ANY soft tissue strain, sprain and -itis (tendinitis, bursitis, fasciitis, arthritis, etc).
HOW TO GET THE MOST OUT OF YOUR THERAPY:
Shockwave therapy is great as a stand alone therapy but even BETTER WHEN COMBINED with other Regenerative Medicine Therapies, such as Ozone, Prolozone and PRP (Platelet Rich Plasma) therapy. For this reason Utah Spine and Sport has created several trademarked combo therapies, allowing patients to benefit from the most clinically advanced application of shockwave therapy, by combining it with each of these cutting edge therapies. Available exclusively for US&S patients.