What is shock wave?
A shockwave is a pressure wave – any action that displaces its surrounding medium is a shockwave. The ripple created when a stone is thrown into a pond is a shockwave. The shockwaves used in equine medicine are generated in a fluid medium inside a transducer head and are then transmitted readily through skin, fat, and muscle. The high energy waves are focused within the transducer head so that the shockwave can be directed to the precise area of the injury. When shockwaves hit an area of higher acoustic impedance, such as bone, the waves slow dramatically and a large amount of energy is released into the surrounding tissue.
Classic Indications
1.Shoulder pain, Calcific tendonltis;
2.Radial or ulnar humeral epicondylitis;
3.Trochanteric tendonitis;
4.Waist or stern pain;
5.Patellar tendonitis;
6.Tibial stress syndrome;
7.Achillodynia;
8.Plantar fasciitis;
9.Broken fat, cellulite removal
Applied range
1.Tennis elbow
Painful inflammation of the tendon attachment on the lateral elbow
2.Shoulder pain with or without calcification
Painful limitation of shoulder movement
3.Golfer’s elbow
Painful inflammation of the tendon attachment on the medial elbow
4.Bursitis trochanterica
Painful periostitis of the hip
5.Patella tip syndrome
Inflammation of the tibial edge due to excessive strain
6.Tibial edge syndrome
Inflammation of the tibial edge due to excessive strain
7.Achillodynia
Painful irritation of the achilles tendon
8.Painful heel
Painful,mostly chronic inflammation of the heel
9.Inflammation of the tendon attachment
Painful inflammation of tendon attachments due to overexertion or improper strain,or due to degenerative processes
10.Acupuncture points
Pain therapy through that treatment of acupuncture points
11.Painful trigger points
Acute and chronic pain in the back,shoulder,neck,etc.due to permanently shortened and thickened muscles
Features of shock wave therapy equipment
1. High effectiveness,fast relieve pain
2.Noninvasive,no anesthetic,convenient and fast
3. Each nursing only 20 minutes,5-10 nursing each session
4. Widely applied to different soft tissue treatments
How Long Does Treatment Last?
The therapy session takes about 15 minutes depending on the disorder that is treated. In general, 3-5 sessions are necessary at weekly intervals. The greatest success rate when dealing with problem areas is achieved by following a 12 week treatment program.
When should I avoid this therapy?
Complications are infrequent with shock wave therapy. People who have poor sensation (neuropathy) or hypersensitivity in the target area should not have this procedure. Open sores should also be avoided. Shock wave therapy is not used in patients with heart conditions or seizures. It should not be used during pregnancy. This should be discussed with your physician before undergoing the procedure.
