Physical Therapy Physiotherapy Pain Treatment Eswt Shock Wave Dual Handles Focused Shockwave Machine

Physical Therapy Physiotherapy Pain Treatment Eswt Shock Wave Dual Handles Focused Shockwave Machine

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What is Focused Shock Wave Therapy?

Focused shock wave therapy - sometimes known as Focused Shockwaves - can provide more depth penetration

for deeper tissue than radial waves, focusing its output into more localised, more profound areas.

Focused waves are made through a cone of crystals, and these cones focus the energy field when an electrical

current is applied. The energy causes a pressure wave that can move through the skin without losing power in a

concentrated zone.

Fortunately, the site of the applicator on the skin experiences a minimal impact, limiting the damage to surface

skin and underlying soft tissues (safer & more comfortable).

While radial waves are applied all over a local area, FSWT treats at defined points within the body and is further

adapted depending on the required depth.

This accuracy feature makes Focused Shock wave Therapy much better for treating issues affecting tissues

deeper within the body (hips and lower limb conditions).

KEY BENEFITS:

Not only is the effectiveness better with Focused-ESWT, but the skipping-the-skin part means you don't

stimulate the skin sensory network; this leads to a more comfortable session. and due to the comfort levels

being better higher doses can often be used

The Benefits:

With its progressive technological advancements, Extracorporeal Pulse Activation Technology (EPAT/ESWT)

delivers an evidence-based*, non-surgical solution for patients suffering from chronic heel pain.

It addresses the increasing demand for patient convenience, less down-time and risk, as well as better clinical

and economic outcomes, and improved practice efficiencies and cash-flow.

Health care professionals are using ESWT to successfully treat acute or chronic musculoskeletal pain and/or

Foot and ankle Lower extremity Upper extremity Back and chest Shoulder Neck Myofascial trigger points

Mechanism of Action

The focused shockwave causes deep cell stimulation that releases growth factors responsible for tissue

regeneration and the initiation of healing processes in the damaged tissues.

It is a gold standard treatment for deep-lying tendinopathies, calcifications, and delayed bone healing

conditions, such as pseudoarthrosis.

Extracorporeal shock wave therapy (ESWT) uses acoustic pulses to treat certain musculoskeletal disorders.

It is a well-studied and commonly used treatment modality for a variety of musculoskeletal conditions.

Focused Extracorporeal Shock Wave Therapy (fESWT) is used successfully for:

Deep indications, such as Calcifying tendinitis of the shoulder
Sub-acute or chronic pathologies
Deep calcified lesions or myotendinous tears, nonunions fractures or enthesopathies located on the

elbow and recalcitrant to heal

Which shock waves are most effective?

The formula is simple: the more energy delivered into the tissue, the better the therapeutic outcome

The compression phase in focused ESWT is usually shorter than in radial ESWT.

The maximum pressure P+ in focused ESWT is usually higher than in radial ESWT.

Both focused and radial ESWT can reach an ED+ of 0.4 mJ/mm2, which has been clinically proven

to be sufficient for almost all ESWT indications on the musculoskeletal system and the skin.

Comparing Radial vs Focused Shock Wave Therapy (Depth)

When comparing radial and focused shock wave therapy, the main considerations are penetration

depth and localisation of the treatment.

As you’d imagine, the greater the depth penetration of the waves, the easier it is to treat deep issues

in the tendons, muscles or bones.

focused vs radial extracoropeal shock wave therapy and depth penetration Wimbledon Chiropractic

Sports Injury Clinic
When it comes to a deep area like a hamstring or hip for instance there is little contest and focused

shock wave therapy is the way to go.

What’s The Difference Between Radial & Focused Shock Waves (The Physics)?
While radial waves are good at providing relief over a wider area and can treat low-depth issues

such as those on the Achilles or elbow, other conditions can require more focused treatments.

Radial waves are characterised by three key points

- they have lower maximum intensity,

- they have a divergent wave

- they deliver their maximum intensity to a ‘superficial’ area i.e low depth. This depth is usually around 3 - 4cm.

Focused shock waves allow for ‘adjustable’ penetration depending on where needs to be treated and are ideal

for treating deeper problem areas such as hamstring, pelvic or hip issues.

Focused waves are characterised as having a higher maximum intensity, delivered as a convergent wave

with an adjustable depth of focal area. This can range between 2 and 30cm.

The reason the waves are different is down to how the therapy is applied. While

- RSWT follows a pneumatic principle, using compressed air and transmitters to determine the wave shape

- FSWT follows an electroacoustic principle, using electromagnetism and coupling pads to apply deeper,

focused and adjustable waves.

Is There A Difference In Pain Levels Between The Two Types Of ESWT?

Radial therapy is typically more painful because of the way it is applied.

is radial shockwave more painful than focused shock wave therapy
With the vibrating nature of the Radial Shock Wave Treatment (SWT), the extra skin stimulation, and the fact that

Radial SWT is delivered over a larger area, it is generally more uncomfortable.

With this additional discomfort, we now only use the Focused/ Painless SWT type, so our clients are comfortable.

However, the sports injury department still uses the radial SWT type for price-conscious clients.

Focused Shock Wave Therapy, on the other hand, can be used in more acute cases, i.e. cases that are causing

the patient more pain, as it's deemed as 'painless' compared to the Radial type.