Shockwave Therapy is a non-invasive treatment that delivers energy waves into the body to treat musculoskeletal conditions, primarily targeting tendons, ligaments, and muscles.
Definition: Shockwave Therapy is a non-invasive treatment that delivers energy waves into the body to treat musculoskeletal conditions, primarily targeting tendons, ligaments, and muscles.
How it Works: It causes microtrauma to tissues, promoting increased blood flow, which accelerates the healing process through neovascularization and cavitation (bubbles formed by energy waves bursting in the tissue).
Common Conditions Treated: Achilles tendinopathy, plantar fasciopathy, tennis elbow, rotator cuff injuries, and chronic pain from conditions resistant to other treatments.
Patient Experience: Some patients describe the treatment as uncomfortable but tolerable. It varies person to person, and improvements in technology have made it more comfortable.
Procedure Time: Sessions usually last 15-30 minutes. Discomfort may decrease after the first 500 impulses, with pain relief often beginning between the 2nd and 3rd treatments.
Side Effects: Common side effects include tenderness, minor bruising, and swelling around the treatment site, which typically resolve within 36-48 hours.
Conditions Treated: Best for chronic tendinopathies (like Achilles tendinitis or plantar fasciitis), calcific shoulder tendinopathy, and muscle pain syndromes that haven’t responded to other treatments. It’s also useful post-surgery for enhancing recovery in joint replacements.
Contraindications: Shockwave Therapy is not suitable for pregnant individuals, people with blood clotting disorders, patients on anticoagulants, or those with tumors near the treatment area.
Success Rate: Studies report a success rate of over 75% for many conditions, with improvement often noted after the first few sessions. Full recovery can take up to six months depending on the condition.
Non-Surgical Option: For many, Shockwave Therapy provides a non-invasive alternative to surgery, with fewer risks and quicker recovery times compared to invasive procedures.
THE PATIENT AND ANY OTHER PERSON RESPONSIBLE FOR PAYMENT HAS A RIGHT TO REFUSE TO PAY, CANCEL PAYMENT, OR BE REIMBURSED FOR PAYMENT FOR ANY OTHER SERVICE, EXAMINATION, OR TREATMENT THAT IS PERFORMED AS A RESULT OF AND WITHIN 72 HOURS OF RESPONDING TO THE ADVERTISEMENT FOR THE FREE, DISCOUNTED FEE, OR REDUCED FEE SERVICE, EXAMINATION, OR TREATMENT. FL Statute 456.062
