Radial Shockwave Therapy in Bryant
What is Radial Shockwave therapy?
Shock wave is an acoustic wave that carries high energy to painful spots and myoskeletal tissues with subacute, subchronic, and chronic conditions. The energy promotes regeneration and reparative processes of the bones, tendons, and other soft tissues. Shock waves are characterized by jump changes in pressure, high amplitude, and non-periodicity. The kinetic energy of the projectile, created by compressed air, is transferred to the transmitter at the end of the applicator and further into the tissue.
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What is Radial Shockwave therapy used to treat?
- Plantar Fasciitis
- Tennis
- Golfers Elbow
- Wrist
- Ankle Pain
- Neuropathy
- Nerve Pain
- Joint Pain (shoulder, knee, hip)
- Leg Pain
- Tendonitis
- Bursitis
Does the treatment hurt?
There may be a slight feeling of discomfort during the treatment, depending on the level of pain the patient is already experiencing in the area. However, most patients are able to tolerate this discomfort. Additionally, the intensity of the treatment can be adjusted throughout the session.
Will I feel any pain after treatment?
Most patients will experience immediate pain relief following the treatment. However, within 2-4 hours after the treatment, they may experience some soreness in the treated area. This soreness has been reported as tolerable and not limiting.
How many treatments will I need and how often?
The number of treatments varies depending on the indication and tissue response. The effect of the treatment is cumulative, so you will typically need more than one treatment. Very often though, you will experience relief right after the first treatment. Most indications require 3-5 treatments which are done 3-10 days apart, depending on the patient’s tolerance and their tissue response.
