There are 3 different types of shockwave therapy
- Radial – for large areas
- Focused – for pin-point precision
- De-focused – for complex diabetic wounds and ulcers
Each type is used by a variety of health professionals to address specific conditions.
Why should I opt for Shockwave therapy?
- No Medication
- No Injections
- Non Surgical
- Highly Effective with Very Quick Results
- Clinically Proven and Successful Worldwide
Are all shockwave therapy machines the same?
Simply put, no. The quality of the device used to generate the shockwaves can affect the results greatly. To ensure that you receive the best care, take note of the make and model of the device used and conduct online research. If the device can be purchased from online platforms, be extra cautious.
East Coast Podiatry offers Storz shockwave in all our clinics. Storz Medical is a Swiss based German manufacturer and world leader in the research and development of shockwave technology.
Find out more at: https://www.storzmedical.com/us/
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Successful clinical shockwave therapy relies on
- The expertise of the specialist
- High quality shockwave device
- Timely follow up sessions and feedback from patients
What is Radial Shockwave?
Radial Shockwave Therapy (RSWT) is the most common form of shockwave therapy available. It is an efficient method for achieving pain relief in a short period of time.
Radial shockwave is ballistically generated. meaning that it is formed from a projectile mechanically hitting a transmitter. The transmitter produces pressure waves that impact on the surface of the skin and travel downwards into the deeper tissues, offering deep tissue effects that cannot be achieved with manual massage or tools.
‘‘Broad pulsation targets large affected areas’’
Often used in combination with Focused Shockwave for best clinical results. Read more on radial shockwave.
Did you know?
Shockwaves are not technically shockwaves, they are actually pressure waves. As it served a similar purpose, the early pioneers decided to categorise the technology under the term ‘shockwave’ to avoid public confusion.
What is Focused Shockwave?
Focused shockwave is used to precisely target and penetrate deeper areas of the body. Focused Shockwave Therapy (FSWT) has a very high penetrative power and can deliver a precise beam of shockwave energy into a small area and specific part of the target tissue region. For example, focused shockwave is capable of reaching into the insertion point of a tendon or directly into the hip joint which no radial shockwave device can achieve.
‘‘Pin-point pulsation targets small affected areas’’
Often used in combination with Radial Shockwave for best clinical results. Read more on focused shockwave
Learn more on defocused shockwave, a specific type of shockwave for increasing the recovery rate of diabetic wounds.
Did you know?
Focused shockwave is also used in other medical fields for purposes such as breaking up kidney stones, addressing muscle spasticity, lateral epicondylitis, chronic pelvic pain syndrome, facial/body aesthetics, and more.