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What the New Shockwave Consensus Means for Sports Medicine Clinicians
Integrative care is at the heart of Shockwave use in therapy. Extracorporeal shockwave therapy (ESWT) was never meant to be a stand-alone treatment or simply an additional treatment tool. It’s part of a broader recovery strategy that must account for tissue irritability, tissue workload, physical demands, recovery timing, and progressive
Growth Plates, Youth Athletes, and Shockwave: The Conversation is Changing
When it comes to pediatric use of shockwave therapy, clinicians have traditionally been taught to avoid growth plates entirely. Now, instead of a blanket approach to treatment, the conversation around shockwave use in youth athletes is changing. It’s no longer a black-and-white discussion. The current guidance emphasizes nuanced risk stratification,
From Research to Real Treatment: Making Shockwave More Precise, Practical, and Effective
Studies out of the British Journal of Sports Medicine and the National Library of Medicine highlight a key distinction in the use of extracorporeal shockwave therapy (ESWT) that impacts clinical success. The emphasis, like many clinicians already know, is on target-specific treatment. Musculoskeletal pain or injury are general terms that
Frequently Asked Questions
Shock Wave Therapy
Shock wave therapy is a modern, non-invasive treatment that uses high-intensity sound waves (acoustic pulses) to interact with and help promote healing faster and more effectively –with no downtime. Shock wave therapy is divided into two categories: Radial shock wave therapy, which is designed for a larger area, and focused shock wave therapy, which is a more concentrated solution that penetrates deeper into the tissue.
Among its many benefits, extracorporeal shock wave therapy relaxes muscles, regenerates tissue, increases microcirculation, reduces stress through lower cortisol levels and stimulates metabolic activity. Patients who partake in shock wave therapy have been shown to experience increased satisfaction, shorter/faster treatments and accelerated healing.
Shock wave therapy machines use short pulses with high amplitude and negative tension that infiltrate deeply into the affected area. Ultrasounds use a low-frequency, continuous wave that is less targeted and doesn’t infiltrate as deeply as shock waves.
Getting Started
Shockwave therapy is applied directly to the skin, delivering therapeutic pulses to enhance recovery and alleviate pain. Despite its effectiveness, the procedure is non-invasive, ensuring a comfortable experience for patients.
Treatment Duration
The length of each session varies depending on the targeted area and the depth of the tissue involved. Typically, each specific area requires about 2 to 4 minutes of treatment, making the therapy concise and efficient. In the context of a therapeutic plan, these sessions generally last around 5 minutes. This duration is designed to seamlessly fit into regular therapy schedules.
Frequency of Sessions
To achieve optimal outcomes, shockwave therapy is usually structured over multiple sessions. A typical course consists of between 1 to 6 sessions, allowing for tailored treatment plans that address individual patient needs effectively and efficiently.
Most patients will feel better right after their initial treatment, with alleviation typically coming in the form of pain reduction and increased mobility. With continued treatments over the next two –three weeks, long-term healing begins to take place.
One of the major benefits of shock wave technology-based treatments is the lack of major side effects. Occasionally, patients will experience some swelling, reddening, hematomas, petechiae, localized increased pain or skin lesions in cases of previous cortisone therapy. These side effects are temporary and generally subside within two –five days. Patients should be clear of any side effects before starting their next acoustic wave therapy session.
Shock Wave Therapy in Your Business
Most healthcare providers opt for a cash-based payment model to generate additional revenue.
Yes! Kinas Medical will provide on-site or virtual professional training for qualified personnel at each location that enters into an agreement to obtain a shock wave therapy unit.
Human Health & Aesthetics
Shock wave therapy units treat both acute and chronic musculoskeletal conditions, including trigger points in muscles, as well as painful shoulder, back, heel, knee or elbow areas.
Acoustic wave therapy treatment should not be applied in the following cases: Coagulation disorders (hemophilia), anticoagulant usage, Marcumar, Thrombosis, tumor diseases, carcinoma, pregnancy, growing children and patients in cortisone therapy (up to six weeks before first treatment). It also should not be applied to target areas located above air-filled tissue (lungs), large nerves, vessels, the spinal column or head.
Research indicates that shock wave therapy can also help improve cellulite, wrinkles, body shaping and fat reduction –without the use of needles or other invasive procedures.
Animal Health
No sedation or anesthesia of any type is necessary for radial shock wave therapy. The veterinarian will only use sedation in the area if the animal is highly stressed to prevent kicking or other aggressive reactions. STORZ MEDICAL shock wave therapy units are less noisy than other units on the market and most animals typically grow accustomed to the sound with time.
It is important for the patient to rest for a few days to a couple weeks, depending on the injury. They should subsequently restart with a controlled rehabilitation protocol, with training and exercise continuing depending upon soundness of patient. This will ensure the best possible therapeutic results, avoid further injuries and enable the patient to return to its daily routine more quickly.
Many animals can benefit from shock wave technology-based therapy, but Kinas Medical mostly sees its usage in a veterinarian setting with companion animals (like dogs or cats) or with show horses, who benefit from the faster healing and mobility of the shock wave therapy units.