Shockwave Therapy

What is Shockwave Therapy?

Shockwaves are audible high-energy sound waves. In the medical world, shockwaves have been employed since around 1980 to disintegrate kidney stones. In modern pain therapy, shockwave energy is conducted from a shockwave generator to the painful body region, where it begins its healing capacities.

How do shock waves work?

Shockwaves accelerate the healing process by activating the body’s self-healing powers. They stimulate the metabolism of cells and enhance blood circulation. Damaged tissue gradually regenerates and eventually heals.

Which disorders can be treated?

How is the therapy performed?

The therapist localizes the pain region by palpation and discusses the findings with you. A gel is then applied to the treatment area to allow the shockwaves to be introduced into the body without any loss of energy. After these preparations, shockwaves are released as the shockwave applicator is moved over the painful region.

Duration and frequency of the therapy

The therapy session takes between 5 and 10 minutes depending on the disorder to be treated. In general, an average of 7-9 therapy sessions are necessary.

How successful is the therapy?

After only 4 or 6 sessions, over 80 % of patients report painlessness or significant pain reduction.

Success Rates

American Journal of Sports Medicine  84% for Plantar Fasciitis,  76% for Achilles Tendinopathy,  76% for Jumper’s Knee

Journal of the American Medical Association  91% improvement for Calcific Tendinitis

Orthopedics  77% improvement for Tennis Elbow

Questions to Ask Yourself

Do you experience limited mobility in your shoulders or arms? Do you have problems lifting objects from a shelf?  Does your back ache when sitting down, walking or lying down?  Do your elbows hurt when you grasp or hold objects?  Do you suffer from severe muscle tension in your shoulders or neck?  Do you experience pain in the Achilles tendon, heel or knee when having a walk or mounting stairs?  If you answered Yes to only one of these questions, you should talk to us! We can help!