What is Radial Shockwave Therapy?
Radial Shockwave Therapy (RSWT) is an FDA-cleared technology proven to increase the rate of healing for soft tissues. Radial shockwave therapy is a non-invasive treatment that uses pressure waves to help with many painful conditions.
In physiotherapy, it is used to accelerate recovery. RSWT can help athletes return to play faster by speeding up recovery from sports injuries and trauma. It can improve tissue healing and can be used in post-operative rehabilitation to improve functional outcomes.
RSWT works by delivering low energy pressure waves through the skin to the injured area. These waves increase blood flow, stimulate collagen production, and remodel damaged tissue. The result is faster healing and regeneration of damaged tissue.
How quickly does shockwave therapy work?
Many patients will experience an improvement in symptoms almost immediately; however others may take several weeks to respond. You should be able to continue your usual activities following the RSWT treatment. However, do not do anything you would not normally do.
How does shock therapy work in physiotherapy?
Some conditions are often resilient to the body's natural healing methods. When physiotherapists use shockwave therapy, energy is delivered into the tissue, creating microscopic injuries and acute/controlled trauma. Now don't be scared, these are so tiny we are not causing trauma.
What are the benefits of shockwave therapy?
Shockwave therapy may be used to:
· Increase circulation around injured soft tissues.
· Break down calcified deposits
· Stimulate cells that generate new bone tissue and connective tissue.
· Reduce pain by over stimulating nerve endings in the affected area. RSWT is therefore effective, noninvasive solution for nerve regeneration.
Tendinopathies - RSWT is effective in treating conditions like plantar fasciitis, Achilles tendinopathy, and tennis elbow.
Chronic conditions - RSWT can help with chronic conditions like osteoarthritis, carpal tunnel, and calcific tendinopathy.
Sports injuries - RSWT can help athletes recover from muscle strains, ligament injuries, and stress fractures.
RSWT uses a handheld device to deliver pressure waves through the skin to the injured area. The shock waves stimulate blood circulation, tissue regeneration, and the release of muscle tension. Most conditions require three to five treatments, spaced out once per week. Many people begin to feel some relief during the treatment period, but healing occurs over the next 12 weeks. Before receiving any new treatment, it's important to consult with a healthcare professional.
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