Radial pressure wave therapy (Shockwave)
Radial pressure wave therapy, also known as shockwave therapy, is a non-invasive treatment that uses high-energy acoustic waves to stimulate the body's natural healing process by increasing blood flow to damaged tissue, promoting new tissue growth, and helping to reduce pain in conditions like tendonitis, plantar fasciitis, and chronic muscle aches, often by targeting areas like the shoulder, hip, and heel with these waves; essentially, it aims to accelerate the body's healing process in injured soft tissues by creating microscopic disruptions that trigger a repair response.
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A device generates acoustic waves which are directed towards the affected area, causing small vibrations within the tissue that stimulate cell regeneration and blood flow.
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Can help reduce pain, improve mobility, and promote healing in musculoskeletal conditions like tendonitis, plantar fasciitis, golfer's elbow, and chronic muscle pain.
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Considered a non-surgical treatment with minimal downtime.
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A practitioner applies a gel to the treatment area and then moves the applicator over the targeted site, delivering the acoustic waves.