What is Shockwave Therapy?

Shockwave therapy is an emerging, non-invasive treatment. Early studies suggest it may have the potential to reduce pain and promote healing in some sports injuries. Shockwave therapy is sometimes referred to as EPAT, or extracorporeal pulse activation technology.

While many clinicians and patients have reported positive outcomes, formal clinical studies are still underway to better understand how shockwave therapy works and its effectiveness.

 

Feeling Discomfort or Pain?

Shockwave therapy is used to help reduce pain and improve function following various sports-related injuries, including:

  • Foot Conditions
    • Plantar fasciitis
    • Achilles tendinopathy
  • Knee Conditions
    • Patellar tendinopathy (jumper’s knee)
  • Leg Conditions
    • Hamstring tendinopathy
  • Hip Conditions
    • Greater trochanteric pain syndrome
  • Elbow Conditions
    • Little League elbow
    • Tennis elbow
  • Shoulder Conditions
    • Rotator cuff injuries
  • Bone-Related Conditions
    • Delayed union fractures
    • Bone stress injuries

Additional Therapeutic Effects

Some chronic (degenerative) tendon conditions involve calcium buildup within the tendon. Focused shockwave therapy can help break down these calcium deposits, potentially improving healing and reducing discomfort.

What happens during shockwave treatment?

Shockwave therapy is typically administered by Dr. Pisenti DC. During treatment, the clinician holds a shockwave device next to the patient’s skin. The device sends shockwaves into the injured tissues, stimulating increased blood flow and growth hormones to the area.

There are two types of shockwave therapy. Often, patients receive both types:

  • Focused shockwave therapy sends waves into a small area.
  • Radial shockwave therapy delivers shockwaves over a broader area, for instance, along the length of an injured tendon.

Explore the Benefits of Shockwave Therapy

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Accelerate Recovery

Boost your body's natural healing process with our personalized approach.
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Enhance Mobility

Regain strength and flexibility to enjoy daily activities without pain.
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Non-Invasive Treatment

Experience a gentle therapy that focuses on your comfort and well-being.

Experience Natural Healing with Shockwave Therapy

Non-Invasive Treatment: Shockwave therapy offers a gentle approach to healing that doesn’t require surgery or medication, making it a safe choice for many.

Quick Recovery Time: With minimal downtime, patients can quickly return to their daily activities, enjoying life without prolonged interruptions.

Effective Pain Relief: This therapy targets the root cause of discomfort, providing long-lasting relief and improving quality of life.

Post-Surgical Recovery Support

Shockwave therapy may also aid recovery after orthopedic surgery by addressing lingering pain.

For example, in cases of hip impingement:

  • Surgery may correct the structural issue

  • However, surrounding tendons and ligaments may still cause pain

Shockwave therapy can be used to treat this secondary pain, helping to speed up overall recovery.

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