aka Shockwave Therapy
How does it work?
Radial pressure waves are acoustic waves that generate oscillations and cavitations in injured tissue. RPW Therapy helps reduce muscle pain and activate connective tissue, temporarily increasing blood flow and neovascularization. This results in analgesia (reduction of pain) and relaxation of tight tissues found in injured muscles, tendons, and trigger points. It also stimulates tendons and muscles to repair and remodel healing injuries.
RPWT can treat depths of tissue up to 6cm and large and superficial areas. Most conditions require 5-6 treatments once per week, each lasting 5-8 minutes. Therapeutic shock wave therapy is 1000x more powerful than ultrasound waves with little to no side effects.
It is a great alternative to medication.
Pain Relief with This State-of-the-Art Therapy
Some patients report slight discomfort during RPW Therapy, but you will not experience pain. There are little to no side effects during or after treatment.
Conditions treated by RPWT:
- Rotator Cuff and shoulder tendinopathy (Biceps, Triceps, Pec Major, Lat)
- Lateral and Medial Epicondylitis (golfer’s and tennis elbow)
- Carpal Tunnel syndrome
- Hip Bursitis, Iliotibial Band Syndrome, Patella Tendonitis, Runner’s Knee
- Hamstring, quadriceps tendonitis
- Shin splints, compartment syndrome, and Achille’s Tendon injury
- Plantar Fasciitis
Contraindications to RPWT are:
Tumors, Polyneuropathy, Cortisone Therapy within 6 Weeks, Over Metal Joint Replacements, Autoimmune Diseases, Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT), Persons with Thermal Sensitivity, and Over Pulses.
Schedule your appointment with Dr. Ness and start feeling relief soon!