Extracorporeal Shockwave (ESWT) Treatment
ESWT uses sound wave energy to accelerate the body's natural healing mechanisms through a process called mechanotransduction.
The treatment sensation feels like a focal, tapping, deep-tissue massage
Class IV Laser Treatment
Class IV laser uses light energy to enhance cellular activity in the target tissues through a process called photo biomodulation.
The treatment sensation feels like a warm massage.
Research has demonstrated ESWT and Class IV lasers in combination have several beneficial effects on the target tissue including:
- Anti-inflammatory = relieves pain
- Anti-edema = reduces swelling
- Angiogenic = improves blood flow to increase tissue healing
- Stimulates mitochondria = increases energy within cells to help repair and regenerate
The goal of coupling these treatment modalities alone, or in combination with orthobiologic treatments such as PRP or bone marrow aspiration concentrate (BMAC) treatment, is to accelerate and achieve more complete healing.
How Are The Treatments Performed?
Twice weekly 30-minute treatment sessions for 4 weeks
Sessions are performed by our Certified Athletic Trainers
FAQs
Shockwave therapy has a proven success rate in many musculoskeletal conditions as a non-invasive, non-surgical and effective treatment method. Shockwave therapy stimulates the body's natural healing process in short treatment times reducing pain and inflammation creating an optimal healing environment.