Effective Treatment Solutions: Radial Shockwave, Focused Shockwave, and EMTT for Sports Injuries

As sports enthusiasts and active individuals, we understand that injuries and discomfort can often put a damper on your passion and performance. At our clinic, we are excited to provide you with three cutting-edge therapies – Radial Shockwave Therapy, Focused Shockwave Therapy, and Electro-Magnetic Targeted Therapy (EMTT). These innovative treatments not only enhance your recovery process but also empower you to get back in the game sooner, stronger, and more resilient than ever.

Understanding Shockwave Therapy - What is Shockwave Therapy?

Shockwave Therapy utilizes acoustic waves to promote healing and alleviate pain in various musculoskeletal conditions. Initially developed to treat kidney stones, this non-invasive technique has evolved to address a wide array of issues, including chronic pain, tendonitis, and plantar fasciitis.

This therapy works by delivering targeted energy pulses to the affected area, stimulating blood flow, enhancing cellular repair, and supporting tissue regeneration.

Patients often report significant pain relief and improved mobility after undergoing shockwave therapy sessions. With minimal downtime and side effects, it offers a viable alternative to more invasive treatments such as surgery or prolonged medication.

Radial Shockwave Therapy

Description: Low frequency, radial waves that penetrate tissue at a shallow depth.

Indications: Commonly used for superficial conditions like plantar fasciitis, tendonitis.

Benefits: Non-invasive, minimal side effects, accelerated healing.

Focused Shockwave Therapy

Description: High energy focused waves that reach deeper tissues.

Indications: Effective for deeper muscular and joint conditions like rotator cuff injuries or tennis elbow.

Benefits: Greater precision and effectiveness for chronic, resistant cases.

EMTT (Electromagnetic Transduction Therapy)

Description: Employs electromagnetic waves to enhance healing at a cellular level.

Indications: Suitable for soft tissue injuries and enhances recovery from surgery.

Benefits: Pain reduction, enhanced circulation, and stimulation of tissue regeneration.

Advantages of Shockwave Therapy in Sports Injuries

  • Non-invasive alternative to surgery.
  • Rapid recovery and less downtime compared to surgical options.
  • Encourages natural healing and reduces pain levels.
  • Ability to “stack” with other therapies like HBOT, Class IV Laser, Ozone, Cold Plunge etc
  • Contact us today for an assessment and treatment plan utilizing Shockwave Therapy or EMTT.

Evidence Based Results

Application in Sports Chiropractic

  • Tendon Injuries : Treatment of Achilles tendonitis, patellar tendonitis through Shockwave therapy.

Reference: Chen et al. (2022). "Effectiveness of Shockwave Therapy in Treating Tendonitis."

  • Ligament Injuries : Application in recovering from sprains and tears.

Reference: D’Ambrosia et al. (2021). "Shockwave Therapy for Ligament Injuries: A Review."

  • Muscle Injuries : Management of muscle strains using Radial and Focused Shockwave.

Reference: Park et al. (2023). "Comparative Study of Shockwave Therapy for Muscle Strain Recovery."

  • Disc Injuries : Utilization of Focused Shockwave to address disc-related issues in conservative management.

Reference: Roberts et al. (2020). "Focused Shockwave Therapy for Disc Herniation: Prospective Study."