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Shockwaves are acoustic waves with high energy peak. They are targeted to aching bones and muscle tissue. The released energy promotes endogenous repair mechanisms to support the regeneration of damaged tissue. Shockwave therapy is a non-invasive method of treatment for a variety of (chronic) muscu-laskeletal diseases and tendinopathy.
In the field of Orthopedics and Rehabilitation Medicine, it is a relatively new treatment method. Shockwave Therapy can be used in conjunction or as an alternative treatment in a number of fields of application including:
Foot/Heel
Knee/Leg
Arm
Back
Hand/Finger
Shockwave therapy is used increasingly in Aesthetic Medicine for Metabolic disorders ( cellulite, saddiebags), Scar Treatment and Treatment of stretch marks.
Shock wave pulses release numerous neurotransmitters. These induce biological responses with regenerative effects on the tissue:
1.Cellular level
2.Circulation
A normal blood flow is critical to the healing process of damaged tissue. Shock waves stimulate circulation and accelerate endogenous regeneration. Moreover, they can support the formation of new blood vessels.
3.Pain Reduction
Shack waves contribute to pain relief in many ways. Primarily, by overstimulation of afferent nerve fibers that transmit pain stimuli to the brain. this causes a blockage of pain signals, and the prevention of pain transmission. Analgesic effects also arise through:
4.Reduction of Enhanced Muscle Tone
Tensions in our muscular system often result from an increased muscle tone. Pain in the back, neck and head area, muscle cramps, lumbago, ect. are the result, If individual vertebrae are displaced from their original position, sciatic pain can occur, which may be accompanied by a nervous undersupply of internal organs Shockwaves reduce the contractile activity of muscles and thus counteract muscle tension – even chronic forms. Furthermore, they can dissolve trigger points.
2-5 sessions in intervals of one week.
A therapy session lasts between 5 and 10 minutes, depending on the disease being treated
Between treatments, patients are able to perform all normal daily activities.
Some patients report immediate pain relief. Usually, however, the healing process takes between 6 and 8 weeks.