What is Acoustic Wave Therapy?
better known as Low Intensity Shockwave Therapy (LIST) has been used for years as a multi-disciplinary device used in Orthopedics, Sports Medicine, Physiotherapy, Urology, and Veterinary medicine. Its main assets are fast pain relief and mobility restoration.
How does Acoustic Wave Therapy work?
It delivers acoustic pulse waves that pulsate through the tissue unblocking blood vessels, improving blood flow by dissolving plaque. The energy promotes regeneration and reparative processes to the bones, tendons, and other soft tissue, accelerates tissue repair and cell growth, analgesia and mobility restoration.
Will Shockwave Therapy help me?
Most patients with chronic pain problems have been through various unsuccessful types of treatments. Up to 80% of the same patients worldwide report that Shockwave therapy has helped them eliminate their problem.
What Benefits can I Experience from Acoustic Wave Therapy?
* Less or no pain without surgery* Less or no Inflammation * Better Mobility * More positive outlook from less pain
Does the Treatment Hurt?
You may experience mild pain with the first couple of treatments, but quickly subsides after a few hundred shocks. Since each treatment is only 5-10 minutes any discomfort felt will be short lived. If this occurs then you can tell your practitioner, and they can adjust the machine to a lower setting.