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Types of Shockwaves
Radial Pressure Wave
The generation of radial pressure waves is generated by the collision of a projectile accelerated by compressed air or electromagnetic induction on an impact body (applicator). Most of the energy is transferred as a pressure wave into the adjacent medium. The wave propagates radially from the applicator, with the square of the distance the energy decreases.
Electromagnetic Shockwave
In electromagnetic shockwave generation the shock wave is emitted by a flat coil or a cylindrical coil by electrical pulses. In the flat coil a membrane is deflected which compresses a medium (water). The pulse is focused by means of an acoustic lens. In the cylindrical coil the shock wave is focused by a reflector.
Electro-hydraulic Shockwave
The oldest principle used in medicine is that in which the shockwaves are generated by a spark plug, the electro-hydraulic principle. The shock waves propagate in a medium (water) and are also focused in one place by a parabolic mirror.
Piezoelectric Shockwave
The piezoelectric principle is based on a focusing of pressure waves, which is produced by the electrical activation of piezoelectric crystals. The piezoelectric crystals are mounted in a shell in such a way that the pressure waves of each crystal meet in a focus.
Heel pain commonly arises from excessive strain but can also be triggered by a significant injury. It typically manifests at the rear or beneath your heel. Ankle discomfort or a sprain usually stems from a forceful twisting motion, resulting in ligament tears, with no bone fractures involved.
Heel discomfort is typically felt along the lower, anterior edge of the heel and is accompanied by tenderness on the underside of the foot. Pain while walking, ranging in intensity, tends to be most pronounced in the morning and gradually subsides as the day progresses. Ankle pain may coincide with swelling, a bluish hue, discomfort during walking, and a mild increase in warmth in the affected region.
Consider discussing Extracorporeal Pulse Activation Technology (EPAT) with your healthcare provider. EPAT offers an innovative, non-invasive approach to pain management. It relies on a distinct series of pressure waves that stimulate metabolic activity, improve blood circulation, and expedite the natural healing process. This treatment aids in the gradual regeneration and eventual restoration of damaged tissues. As a surgical alternative, the procedure involves 3-5 in-office sessions, each lasting approximately 5-10 minutes, spaced at weekly intervals.
Calf pain in the lower leg is often a result of inflammation of the tendon that extends from the lower calf to the heel. Pain is typically located at the back of the ankle and worsens with walking. Shin pain can result from overuse of the leg. The pain can arise from inflammation of the bone, the muscle or connective tissue. The most common causes are ill-fitting shoes, over training, and/or running on hard surfaces.
Calf pain or swelling in the back of the ankle, decreased ankle movement. Pain in the front and back of the shin that is often worse in the beginning of the exercise session, mild swelling of the front of the lower leg, pain with bending toes or foot downward.
Ask your doctor about Extracorporeal Pulse Activation Technology (EPAT®). EPAT® is an innovative, non-invasive way to treat pain. It is based on a unique set of pressure waves that stimulate the metabolism, enhance blood circulation, and accelerate the healing process. Damaged tissue gradually regenerates and eventually heals. As an alternative to surgery, the procedure includes 3-5 in-office sessions approximately 5-10 minutes each at weekly intervals.
Painful inflammation of a tendon or joint which can be the result of overuse or overstretching of the tendon, trauma, infection or inflammatory diseases.
Pain and tenderness along a tendon. Pain is worse with movement or activity, redness of the area over the tendon when there is inflammation.
Ask your doctor about Extracorporeal Pulse Activation Technology (EPAT®).EPAT® is an innovative, non-invasive way to treat pain. It is based on a unique set of pressure waves that stimulate the metabolism, enhance blood circulation, and accelerate the healing process. Damaged tissue gradually regenerates and eventually heals. As an alternative to surgery, the procedure includes 3-5 in-office sessions approximately 5-10 minutes each at weekly intervals.
Painful inflammation of a tendon or joint in your pelvis or hip area which can be the result of overuse or over stretching of the tendon, trauma, infection or inflammatory diseases.
Joint and/or tendon pain, swelling, redness, increased warmth, decreased motion. Pain is worse with movement or activity.
Ask your doctor about Extracorporeal Pulse Activation Technology (EPAT®). EPAT® is an innovative, non-invasive way to treat pain. It is based on a unique set of pressure waves that stimulate the metabolism, enhance blood circulation, and accelerate the healing process. Damaged tissue gradually regenerates and eventually heals. As an alternative to surgery, the procedure includes 3-5 in-office sessions approximately 5-10 minutes each at weekly intervals.
Back pain can be the result of a strain (a stretched or torn muscle injury) or from a sprain (an over-stretched or torn ligament). It can also occur over time as a result of gravity and normal use.
Ask your doctor about Extracorporeal Pulse Activation Technology (EPAT®). EPAT® is an innovative, non-invasive way to treat pain. It is based on a unique set of pressure waves that stimulate the metabolism, enhance blood circulation, and accelerate the healing process. Damaged tissue gradually regenerates and eventually heals. As an alternative to surgery, the procedure includes 3-5 in-office sessions approximately 5-10 minutes each at weekly intervals.
Painful inflammation of a tendon in the finger or wrist as a result of over use or over stretching of the tendon, trauma, infection, or inflammatory diseases. Pain due to compression of the median nerve in the wrist.
Wrist pain, hand pain, numbness of the thumb and/or fingers. Pain and tendernessalong a tendon. Pain worse with movement or activity. Redness of the area overthe tendon where there is inflammation.
Ask your doctor about Extracorporeal Pulse Activation Technology (EPAT®). EPAT® is an innovative, non-invasive way to treat pain. It is based on a unique set of pressure waves that stimulate the metabolism, enhance blood circulation, and accelerate the healing process. Damaged tissue gradually regenerates and eventually heals. As an alternative to surgery, the procedure includes 3-5 in-office sessions approximately 5-10 minutes each at weekly intervals.
Pain in the elbow or am caused by the inflammation of a tendon or joint.
Pain, decreased motion, swelling, redness and tenderness at the site. The pain may become worse with bending the wrist, twisting the forearm down, or grabbing objects.
Ask your doctor about Extracorporeal Pulse Activation Technology (EPAT®). EPAT® is an innovative, non-invasive way to treat pain. It is based on a unique set of pressure waves that stimulate the metabolism, enhance blood circulation, and accelerate the healing process. Damaged tissue gradually regenerates and eventually heals. As an alternative to surgery, the procedure includes 3-5 in-office sessions approximately 5-10 minutes each at weekly intervals.
Pain and loss of range of motion of the shoulder caused by scarring and swelling of the shoulder tendon or joint. Pain can occur after a shoulder injury or after prolonged immobilization of the shoulder.
Pain, decreased motion, swelling, redness and tenderness at the site. Pain with reaching, lifting and overhead activities. Tenderness may be experienced through the front, side and back of the shoulder.
Ask your doctor about Extracorporeal Pulse Activation Technology (EPAT®). EPAT® is an innovative, non-invasive way to treat pain. It is based on a unique set of pressure waves that stimulate the metabolism, enhance blood circulation, and accelerate the healing process. Damaged tissue gradually regenerates and eventually heals. As an alternative to surgery, the procedure includes 3-5 in-office sessions approximately 5-10 minutes each at weekly intervals.
With age, patients may experience some pain as a result of wear and tear of the neck joints. Some experience more intense pain the nerves, ligaments and muscles are or have been irritated.
Neck pain which often increases with movement. Stiffness, numbness, and weakness. Limited range of motion, headache, neck pain, stiffness of neck muscles.
Ask your doctor about Extracorporeal Pulse Activation Technology (EPAT®). EPAT® is an innovative, non-invasive way to treat pain. It is based on a unique set of pressure waves that stimulate the metabolism, enhance blood circulation, and accelerate the healing process. Damaged tissue gradually regenerates and eventually heals. As an alternative to surgery, the procedure includes 3-5 in-office sessions approximately 5-10 minutes each at weekly intervals.
Trigger points are tight bands or “knots” of muscle that cause pain and are most often associated with the arms, legs, neck, and/or back.
Deep, aching pain in a muscle that persists or worsens.
Ask your doctor about Extracorporeal Pulse Activation Technology (EPAT®). EPAT® is an innovative, non-invasive way to treat pain. It is based on a unique set of pressure waves that stimulate the metabolism, enhance blood circulation, and accelerate the healing process. Damaged tissue gradually regenerates and eventually heals. As an alternative to surgery, the procedure includes 3-5 in-office sessions approximately 5-10 minutes each at weekly intervals.
Effectiveness
Improvement for Overhuse Injury Pain 91%
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Improvement for Calcific Shoulder Pain 83%
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Improvement for posterior Heel Pain 76%
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Improvement for Heel Pain 90%
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Improvement for Elbow Pain 80%
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Improvement for Knee Pain 88%
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iMPROVEMENT FOR myofascial trigger points 80%
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Improvement for Acupuncture pressure wave technology 90%
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Research & Evidence
Local The American Journal of Sports Medicine – Shockwave Therapy for Patients with Lateral Epicondylitis of the Elbow
By: Ching-Jen Wang, M.S. & Han-Shiang Chen, M.D.
The American Journal of Sports Medicine – Eccentric Loading, Shockwave Treatment, or a Wait-and-See Policy for Tendinopathy of the Main Body of Tendo Achilles
By: Jan D. Rompe, M.D., Bernhard Nafe, M.D., John P. Furia, M.D. Ph.D., and Nicola Maffulli, M.D., Ph.D., F.R.C.S.(Orth)
Extracorporeal Shock Wave Therapy for Treating Foot Ulcers in Adults With Type 1 and Type 2 Diabetes: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of Randomized Controlled Trials.
Huang Q., Peijing Y., Xiong H., Shuai T., Liu J., Zhu L., Lu J., Shi X., Yang K., Liu J.
Effectiveness of extracorporeal shock wave therapy in patients with tennis elbow: A meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials
Zheng C., Zeng D., Chen J., Liu S., Li J., Ruan Z., Liang W.
Physical Therapy – Effectiveness of Radial Shockwave Therapy for Calcific Tendinitis of the Shoulder: Single-Blind, Randomized Clinical Study
By: Angelo Cacchio, Marco Paoloni, Antonio Barile, Romildo Don…
Efficacy of Extracorporeal Shockwave Therapy in Frozen Shoulder
By: Badak Vahdatpour, Parisa Taheri, Abolghasem Zare Zade and Saeed Moradian
Focused and Radial Shock Wave Therapy in the Treatment of Tennis Elbow: A Pilot Randomised Controlled Study
Piotr Król, Andrzej Franek, Jacek Durmała, Edward Błaszczak, Krzysztof Ficek
Current Concepts of Shockwave Therapy in Stress Fractures
By: Carlos Leal, Cristina D’Agostino, Santiago Gomez Garcia, Arnold Fernandez