WHAT ARE RPW SHOCK WAVES AND HOW DO THEY WORK? 

Radial Pulse waves are acoustic waves introduced into the body by means of a transmitter and handpiece. These waves move through the body in outward motion from the point of contact. When introduced into the tissue, shockwaves and pressure waves have effects on a cellular level that are beneficial for healing. Increased blood flow and formation of new blood vessels create an improved environment for tissue repair. It has further been shown that  application of shock waves influences the body’s pain regulating mechanisms resulting in local pain relief.

WILL IT WORK FOR ME?



Clinical studies have shown improvement of symptoms in the following conditions:

• Plantar Fasciitis - inflamed ligament across the bottom of the foot
• Chronic Tendinopathies - swollen, painful tendons.
• Tennis/golfer’s elbow
• Achilles tendinopathy
• Shoulder tendinopathy
• Myofascial trigger points – localised tender or painful area

The Many Benefits Of
Shockwave Therapy:

• Fast recovery
• Fewer potential complications
• No anesthesia
• Non invasive
• No medication
• Fast treatment: 20 minutes per session
• Significant clinical benefit: often seen 6 to 8 weeks after treatment

Is there clinical evidence supporting the use of shockwave therapy?

Shockwave therapy or extracorporeal shockwave therapy (ESWT) is an innovative, cost-effective, evidence-based treatment for tendon pain (often known as tendinitis or tendinopathy) and other conditions throughout the body.

1.Ioppolo F et al. Clinical application of shock wave therapy (SWT) in musculoskeletal disorders. Eur J Phys Rehabil Med. 2014 Apr;50(2):01823 618233.

2.Raza A et al. Extracorporeal Shockwave Therapy for Peripheral Arterial Disease: A Review of the Potential Mechanisms of Action. Ann Vasc Surg. 2017 Nov;45:01823 618233.

3.Cristina d'Agostino M et al. Shock wave as biological therapeutic tool: From mechanical stimulation to recovery and healing, through mechanotransduction. Int J Surg. 2015 Dec;24(Pt B):01823 618233.

4.Facchin F et al. Physical energies to the rescue of damaged tissues. World J Stem Cells. 2019 Jun 26;11(6):01823 618233.

5.Schmitz C et al. Pain relief by extracorporeal shockwave therapy: an update on the current understanding. Urol Res. 2009 Aug;37(4):231-4.

6.Gleitz M et al. Orthopedic trigger point shock wave therapy with focused and radial shock waves: a review of the current situation. Orthopädische Praxis 42, 01823 618233, 01823 618233. T

7.Lou J et al. Effectiveness of Extracorporeal Shock Wave Therapy Without Local Anesthesia in Patients With Recalcitrant Plantar Fasciitis: A Meta-Analysis of Randomized Controlled Trials. Am J Phys Med Rehabil. 2017 Aug;96(8):01823 618233.

8.Beyazal MS et al. Comparison of the effectiveness of local corticosteroid injection and extracorporeal shock wave therapy in patients with lateral epicondylitis. J Phys Ther Sci. 2015 Dec;01823 618233:01823 618233.

9.Gerdesmeyer L et al. Current evidence of extracorporeal shock wave therapy in chronic Achilles tendinopathy. Int J Surg. 2015 Dec;24(Pt B):154-9.

10.Cacchio Aet al. Effectiveness of Radial Shock-Wave Therapy for Calcific Tendinitis of the Shoulder: Single-Blind, Randomized Clinical Study. Phys Ther. 2006 May;86(5):+44 1823 618233.

11. Leung R et al. What are patients' knowledge, expectation and experience of radial extracorporeal shockwave therapy for the treatment of their tendinopathies? A qualitative study. J Foot Ankle Res. 2018 Apr 5;11:11. 

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