Depending on the severity of the pain and the number of areas being treated, results may take less time to become apparent; likewise, if you have more chronic pain, you may need a second treatment after 16 weeks for optimal results. For some patients, a year of treatment, usually 3 to 6 treatments, may be needed for optimal results. Shock wave treatment has a cumulative effect on injured tissue. Research shows that patients should have a minimum of three treatment sessions over a three-week period.
It's not unusual for more than three sessions to be required, but this is decided based on needs based on your response to treatment. Most patients who undergo electrostatic therapy for podiatric problems will need 2 to 3 treatments per week for up to 6 weeks. However, each treatment plan is different and will depend on your specific diagnosis, other interventions performed, and the patient's treatment goals.
Shockwave therapy
is a safe, non-invasive treatment whose effectiveness has been convincingly demonstrated by a large amount of research and clinical trials.A common example of shock wave treatment sessions over time includes a series of 8 to 12 shock wave therapy sessions spaced four to six weeks apart. Since their introduction, extracorporeal shockwave therapy machines have been approved by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to treat lateral epicondylitis and plantar fasciitis. Shockwave therapy has proven to be an effective treatment modality for a number of common tendon conditions, such as plantar fasciitis, Achilles tendinopathy and tennis elbow.
Extracorporeal shock wave therapy works in two ways, either using focused shock waves
or waves radial pressure.SofWave therapy is FDA-approved, patented, and nationally recognized for its leading tissue regeneration technology. The focused shockwave method uses a highly concentrated pulse to attack affected areas through an extracorporeal shockwave therapy machine. The number of shockwave therapy sessions you need will largely depend on the type and severity of the condition. Some people may feel relief after just one session, but the full benefits of shockwave therapy may take several weeks or months to realize.
evident. Shockwave therapy is used to treat many inflammatory conditions that can cause ongoing pain, swelling, and stiffness. The shockwave device used for this treatment is a portable tool that generates sound wave energy that is sent through the body. After a shock wave treatment, your physical therapist will recommend that you do not take any anti-inflammatory medication, such as ibuprofen, as it may decrease the effect of the treatment.
It is recommended that you refrain from doing any activity that puts pressure on the treated area for 24 hours after a shockwave session, even if you do not feel pain after treatment. Soft wave therapy, a type of shock wave therapy, can be used to treat pain throughout the body and address problems such as muscle strain, joint wear and tear, and nerve compression.