Acoustic Wave Therapy in Duluth
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Shockwave Therapy Effective?
From the results of the present study, extracorporeal shockwave therapy is an effective modality in relieving pain intensity and increase the functionality and quality of life in various tendinopathies such as plantar fasciitis, elbow tendinopathy, Achilles tendinopathy and rotator cuff tendinopathy.
How many treatments are needed?
A series of treatments is needed, and depending number of treatments depends on the condition being treated. Typically, a series ranges between 8 and 12 treatments. However, you may notice some benefit after 1 or 2 treatments.
What is the success rate of shock wave therapy?
There is currently great interest in the use of Extracorporeal Shock Wave Therapy (ESWT) and in clarifying the mechanisms of action in tendon pathologies. The success rate ranges from 60% to 80% in epicondylitis, plantar fasciitis, cuff tendinitis, trocanteritis, Achilles tendinitis or jumper’s knee.
Does shock wave therapy work on knees?
Shockwave therapy with the is an effective treatment of deforming knee osteoarthritis. In 95% cases shockwave therapy decreases the painful syndrome and also improves the function of knee joints. Extracorporeal shock wave therapy may be a useful nonsurgical intervention for reducing the pain of patients with degenerative knee arthritis and improving these patients’ function.
Does Shockwave Therapy Break Up Scar Tissue?
The shock waves produce a rapid increase in blood circulation to the target area and will break down fibrous scar tissue which builds up over time, especially with chronic conditions. The break-down of scar tissue is the key to why shock wave therapy is so effective.
Is shockwave therapy effective for Low Back Pain?
Extracorporeal shock wave therapy is an effective intervention for the treatment of pain, disability, and depression in chronic low back pain patients.
Is shockwave therapy effective for Herniated Disc?
Shockwave therapy helps break down scar tissue in the affected area freeing up the movement of the muscles and joint. The increase in bio-mechanics can pump lost nutrients back into the disc, which in turn helps re-hydrate the nucleus that created the bulge.
These acoustic waves increase blood flow, stimulate muscle repair and regeneration, and increase metabolization at the cellular level. Shockwave therapy is a safe, effective, treatment recommended for people suffering chronic pain — even at the highest level of sport.
Does shockwave therapy help with Osteoarthritis?
Shockwave therapy is an effective treatment of deforming knee osteoarthritis. In 95% cases shockwave therapy decreases the painful syndrome and also improves the function of knee joints.
Does shockwave therapy help with nerve pain?
Extracorporeal shock wave therapy (ESWT), a non-invasive treatment, relieves the pain of peripheral nerve damage and promotes local arterial remodeling and cellular regeneration.
How does shockwave therapy work on Tendons?
Shock wave therapy is thought to work by inducing microtrauma to the tissue that is affected by these problems. This microtrauma initiates a healing response by the body. The healing response causes blood vessel formation and increased delivery of nutrients to the affected area.
Does shockwave therapy help for hip pain?
Shockwave has been shown to be very effective in the mid to long term (4-15 months) outcome in reducing pain and increasing the function of those patients suffering with GTPS (Barratt et al, 2017, Carlisi et al., 2019).
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