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 uses acoustic pressure waves to stimulate healing and reduce pain across a wide range of musculoskeletal conditions. Originally developed to break down kidney stones, the same energy properties that fragment calcification also restart stalled tissue repair, making it highly effective for chronic tendonitis, plantar fasciitis, and soft tissue injuries in athletes and active adults.
It works by delivering targeted energy pulses to the injured area, stimulating blood flow, triggering cellular repair, and supporting tissue regeneration, particularly in tendons and connective tissue that have poor baseline circulation.
Most patients report significant pain relief and improved mobility within 3 to 6 sessions. With minimal downtime and no medications required, shockwave therapy is a well-supported non-surgical option for injuries that haven't resolved with conventional care.
Who Is This For?
Shockwave therapy and EMTT work best for athletes and active adults who are past the acute phase of an injury but still not back to full training. If any of these sound familiar, you may be a good candidate:
- You've tried rest, physio, or cortisone and the injury keeps coming back
- You've been dealing with the same tendon or soft tissue issue for more than 3 months
- You're training around the injury rather than through it
- You've been told surgery is the next option and you want to exhaust conservative treatment first
Dr. Perkins sees patients from Lehi, Alpine, Highland, and the surrounding Utah Valley who are frustrated with slow recovery and want a more targeted approach. If that's you, the next step is a consultation to determine which modality fits your injury and how many sessions are realistic for your case.
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.
- Can be stacked with other advanced therapies available at Summit Sports and Spine, including HBOT, Class IV Laser, ozone therapy, and cold plunge, for complex or resistant cases.
- Contact us today for an assessment and treatment plan. Dr. Perkins serves patients in Lehi, Alpine, Highland, and the surrounding Utah Valley. Call (385) 352-0007 or book online.
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."
Frequently Asked Questions
Most protocols run 3 to 6 sessions spaced 1 to 2 weeks apart. Response varies based on how long you've had the injury and the tissue involved. Dr. Perkins monitors your progress between sessions and adjusts accordingly rather than locking you into a fixed number upfront.
There is mild discomfort during treatment, particularly with focused shockwave on deeper tissue. Most patients describe it as tolerable and sessions run 15 to 20 minutes. Any soreness after treatment typically clears within 24 to 48 hours.
Yes. Dr. Perkins regularly combines modalities when the clinical picture calls for it. Radial and focused shockwave address different tissue depths, and EMTT works through a different mechanism entirely. Stacking them is not routine for every patient but for chronic or layered injuries it can accelerate results compared to using a single modality alone.
Ready to Get Back to Training?
If you've been managing the same injury for months, shockwave therapy or EMTT may be the step that finally moves the needle. Dr. Jacob Perkins, D.C. offers same-week appointments at Summit Sports and Spine in Lehi, UT for athletes and active adults across the Alpine, Highland, and Utah Valley area.
