Extracorporeal Shockwave Therapy
OrthoGold 100 ESWT Treatment
*Non-invasive treatment option for orthopedic pain.
Extracorporeal shockwave therapy (ESWT) has proven to be a safe and effective treatment method in orthopedics and sports medicine. Universities and Olympic team doctors are among those who include ESWT in their spectrum of services.
We are proud to offer our patients the same cutting-edge technology. This latest generation ESWT device utilizes softwave therapy to help your body heal itself.
If you would like to learn more about the benefits of ESWT, please ask any member of our team
WHAT IS ESWT?
Shockwaves are essentially sound waves with a very specific wave form. Unlike radial pressure wave therapy, softwave therapy penetrates deep into the tissue and thus to the site of injury. The biologic signaling effect of shockwaves is much higher than both radial pressure waves and ultrasound and is therefore clinically much more effective.
MECHANISM OF ACTION
Shockwaves elicit a strong cellular response. The sudden change in pressure caused by the shockwaves triggers the cell to respond as it would to trauma. In other words: shockwaves initiate a biologic healing response. Numerous studies show the release of growth factors, anti-inflammatory agents and an improved blood supply in response to ESWT.
INDICATIONS (Common Conditions Treated)
-Shoulder Injuries (e.g. rotator cuff)
-Golfer’s and Tennis elbow (epicondylitis)
-Chronic heel pain (plantar fasciitis)
-Jumper’s knee (patella tip syndrome)
-Tendon and ligament injuries
-Muscle pain
PROCEDURE
The procedure takes only 5-10 minutes. Much like an ultra- sound procedure, the treatment area will be covered with gel to ensure good shock- wave transmission. After coupling the therapy head to your body your medical professional will deliver a diagnosis specific number of pulses. The energy can be applied at your personal comfort level.
SUCCESS RATES
More than 80% of patients report improvement even after just one treatment. Depending on your particular condition you will likely be scheduled for 3-6 sessions. The final outcome depends on a variety of factors, but most studies report a healing rate of 65-85%.
SIDE EFFECTS
Millions of people have received shockwave treatment without any significant side effects. In a few cases, patients experience some pain during treatment – especially when the treatment area is close to bone or is acutely in amed. This pain ceases immediately when the therapy head is moved from the sensitive area. In rare cases soreness may persist in the treatment area for 1-2 days after the procedure.
*FDA cleared for the activation of connective tissue as well as improvement of blood supply to treated area.
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