Radial pressure waves offer a non-invasive treatment solution for long-term insertion and soft tissue pathologies. Local treatment of the affected area will enhance and reset the healing pattern. The acoustic impulses then transmit into the underlying tissues, treating a large area. Today there are several working hypothesis for the physical effects of radial pressure waves; they are an excellent treatment for conditions that are normally very difficult to treat. These shockwaves reduce pain and improve function through tissue remodelling in 80% of patients treated.
The patient experiences a reduction of pain, explained by the Gate Control theory. Intensive pulses from the transmitter into the tissue create a strong nociceptor activation of the A-B fibers, which affect interneurons that inhibit the transmission of the pain signals.
Shockwaves influence the tissue on a cellular level. The chemical environment of the cells are affected by free radicals promoting the release of pain and inflammatory inhibiting substances, controlling inflammation and creating tissue healing and regeneration.
blood flow in the area promoting tissue healing and regeneration.
The "vicious circle", as well as the strong pathological association between pain and muscle tone, will be broken and lead to restoring a normalized muscular tone.
After only 2 or 3 sessions, over 80% of patients report painlessness or significant pain reduction.
The doctor localizes the trigger points in the painful region and discusses the findings with you. A skin gel is then applied to the treatment area to allow the shockwaves to be introduced into the body almost painlessly and without any loss of energy. After these preparations, shockwaves are released as the shockwave applicator is moved over the pain region in a circular motion.
What is the duration and frequency of the therapy?
The therapy session takes between 15 and 20 minutes depending on the disorder to be treated. "In general, an average of 4 to 6 therapy sessions are necessary at weekly intervals dependent on the condition treated and its chronicity.