Shockwave Therapy

Shockwave Therapy. It's not the most welcoming word. Due to "shock, "shock," some tendonitis and patients with plantar fasciitis see in their office, believing that the treatment is some electrical shock. This is far from reality. It's time to eliminate some myths and clarify the controlled sonic pulses used in this alternative treatment for orthopaedic pain.

 

Shock Wave Physiotherapy in Langley, BC is relatively new to the field of treatments for connective tissue. In this instance, the sound waves were strong enough to damage tissue. However, the subsequent research led to the specific treatment for sound wave therapy to heal and treat living tissues.

Lithotripsy is the first instance that uses shockwave therapy. According to the article, most people are familiar with traditional kidney stone treatment but don't know that kidney stones can be broken through sound waves.

 

What exactly is clinical shockwave therapy? It's the production of a sonic pulse similar to jets blasting through its speed and producing a sonic boom, but on the "micro" dimension. The reason why a sonic vibration can heal tendon injuries is an unsolved medical question. Most of his medical colleagues believe that the shockwaves cause micro-trauma that affects the abnormal connective tissue. The resulting inflammation could trigger an enhanced healing response on the site.

 

 

What ailments is shockwave therapy can be used to treat?

 

The Belmont Physiotherapy And Health Clinic patients that are commonly treated using this approach are Plantar fasciitis (heel spurs) as well as shoulder tendinitis, Patellar tendinitis (jumper's knee) as well as epicondylitis lateral (tennis elbow) and medial epicondylitis (golfer's elbow).

 

 

Does it perform?

 

Numerous studies prove that shockwave therapy is very effective in treating these diseases. Additionally, no investigation carried out on shockwave therapy has demonstrated any adverse side effects.

 

 

What is the expected outcome of a shockwave treatment?

 

The Belmont Physiotherapy And Health Clinic places the probe over the area of injury and then delivers the sonic waves over ten to twenty minutes. Certain patients experience mild discomfort throughout the treatment. However, all patients are in a position to carry out regular activities between sessions. Belmont Physiotherapy And Health Clinic, located in British Columbia, usually provides the treatment using three to five weekly sessions, spaced out. The healing process can take as long as six or eight weeks.

 

 

5 Applications of Shockwave Therapy

 

Extracorporeal Shatter Wave Therapy (ESWT), also known in the industry as Shockwave treatment, is a non-invasive medical procedure that delivers analog waves to damaged areas of the body to ease pain and encourage healing. The shockwaves utilized for ESWT are similar to those used to break down kidney stones.

 

However, it only has just one-tenth of the intensity, which makes it relatively safe for your body. There are many applications for shockwave therapy, and it can be used in various ways for treating various injuries. Let's examine some of the more common applications that use Shockwave Therapy.

 

 

Reduce pain

 

The treatment promotes hyperemia. It increases blood flow to a specific area within the human body. Hyperaemia is the base of shockwave therapy. The increase in blood flow offers an extra energy boost and relaxes the muscles and the path interactions between myosin and actin. This helps reduce tension in muscles and ease discomfort.

 

 

Dispersion of the substance P

 

Substance P can be described as a neuropeptide found in the body that acts as a transmitter and modulator of nerve communication. The principal function of the substance P is to control inflammation. The use of shockwaves can effectively disperse the substance P and boost the release of histamine. The dispersal of P assists in reducing the pain of the affected area and lower the risk of developing edema or fluid retention.

 

 

 

Improves collagen production

 

Collagen is the principal protein located in connective tissue across the entire body. It functions in conjunction with elastin to give elastic and supple skin. Collagen is the primary ingredient for any repair process in the body caused by an injury to the ligament structure. ESWT helps to increase collagen production in the deep layers of the tissues. This is something that cannot be achieved through supplementing with collagen.

 

 

 

Improves metabolism

 

Shockwave therapy eliminates nociceptive metabolites. It also helps increase the oxygen levels in the body and your energy sources. It also aids in reducing histamine, an acid that boosts the rate of metabolism within the body.

 

 

 

Plantar fasciitis

 

The treatment will trigger nerves that control the transmission of pain to the brain, reducing the pain as soon as it occurs. It also activates the body's healing mechanism, increasing the development of new blood vessels inside the area affected and speeding up the recovery process.

 

The use of shockwaves is a non-invasive method that can be utilized for injury to soft tissues. Since it’s non-invasive, it is not a lengthy procedure, and hospitalization is unnecessary. The treatment can be uncomfortable for some. However, it's generally a suitable treatment.

 

We are pleased to introduce you to Belmont Physiotherapy And Health Clinic, where expert assistance will be available in the fields of diagnosis, rehabilitation, and treatment for all injuries to the spine and injuries sustained in sports.