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What is Focused Shockwave Therapy?

Focused shockwave therapy distributes high-energy sound waves into injured/irritated tissue. This stimulates cellular activity, increased circulation to the site, reduced pain signals, and most importantly, kickstarts your body’s natural healing system to focus its attention completely on the treated areas.

What is the goal of treating with Shockwave Therapy?

The goal is to kickstart the healing process in damaged and stubbornly healing tissue by improving blood flow, and stimulating new tissue growth—allowing pain to decrease and function to return.

What conditions respond well to Shockwave Therapy?

Focused shockwave therapy treats a vast variety of musculoskeletal conditions.  Common conditions are

  • Soft tissue injuries involving

    • acute or chronic tendon and/or muscle strains
    • acute or chronic ligament sprains
    • chronic pain in the area

  • Bone fractures

    • non-union fractures (bone failing to heal properly)
    • stress fractures

  • other Common conditions treated are

    • plantar fasciopathy
    • medial/lateral epicondylopathy (tennis/golfer’s elbow)
    • patellar tendinopathy 
    • achilles tendinopathy
    • rotator cuff tendinopathy
    • calcific tendinopathy (commonly treated in the shoulder)
    • + more

What should I expect during Shockwave treatment?

During treatment, a handheld device will be in contact with your body, set to specific parameters to deliver shocks into the affected area. You may feel mild-moderate discomfort, especially over sensitive tissue. Treatment typically lasts 10-20 minutes.

What should I expect after Shockwave treatment?

Some soreness may occur for 24–48 hours. Many patients begin to notice reduced pain and improved function within a few hours to a few sessions.  Healing continues to occur after the treatment concludes and into the following weeks.  If possible, avoid taking anti-inflammatory medication during your treatment timeline, as it may partially impede progress.

What is the typical treatment frequency?

The goal is to find an energy level that is tolerably high, while following parameter guidelines for the condition being treated.  Reaching these parameters create an expected, uncomfortable sensation over the affected tissue.  The proper energy level will allow for optimal healing during and after treatment.

What does Shockwave feel like?

Most conditions respond well to 3-6 treatments, spaced about 4-10 days apart.  It is not uncommon to need additional treatments, especially if you have endured your condition for 6+ months.  Even after your treatment plan concludes, healing will continue to occur into the following weeks.

What equipment is used for shockwave treatment?

A medical-grade, state of the art, electromagnetic focused shockwave machine designed to target superficial and deep tissue structures.  If you are interested in learning more about the specific machine, access https://www.precisionpulsefx.com/ for more information.
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