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Extracorporeal shock wave therapy (ESWT) is a conservative option for the treatment of various conditions. Acoustic waves trigger the body's own metabolic processes, accelerating healing and regeneration in the context of injuries or illnesses.
Shockwave therapy was originally used to break up kidney stones. In this treatment, the shockwave energy is so high that it shatters the kidney stones.
This technique evolved into extracorporeal shock wave therapy, which uses a much lower energy. This form of energy does not destroy structures in the body, but rather stimulates tissue regeneration.
Extracorporeal shock wave therapy (ESWT) is a conservative option for the treatment of various conditions. Acoustic waves trigger the body's own metabolic processes, accelerating healing and regeneration in the context of injuries or illnesses.
Shockwave therapy was originally used to break up kidney stones. In this treatment, the shockwave energy is so high that it shatters the kidney stones.
This technique evolved into extracorporeal shock wave therapy, which uses a much lower energy. This form of energy does not destroy structures in the body, but rather stimulates tissue regeneration.
Shock waves are short, high-energy, mechanical-acoustic waves. A transducer on the device delivers several shock waves per second across the body's surface, precisely targeting the area to be treated.
Depending on the location, the treatment can be painful, but always remains within a tolerable range. The treating physician monitors the pain level throughout the shockwave treatment. If the pain becomes too severe for the patient, the physician will reduce the energy of the waves or discontinue the treatment.
For effective and successful treatment, several therapy sessions are necessary, each lasting only a few minutes and taking place once a week.
Shock waves are short, high-energy, mechanical-acoustic waves. A transducer on the device delivers several shock waves per second across the body's surface, precisely targeting the area to be treated.
Depending on the location, the treatment can be painful, but always remains within a tolerable range. The treating physician monitors the pain level throughout the shockwave treatment. If the pain becomes too severe for the patient, the physician will reduce the energy of the waves or discontinue the treatment.
For effective and successful treatment, several therapy sessions are necessary, each lasting only a few minutes and taking place once a week.
Through so-called mechanotransduction, biological reactions are triggered in the body by physical stimuli (shock waves). These lead to improved blood circulation, pain relief, and a reduction in inflammatory factors. The body's own messenger substances are also released, which trigger tissue regeneration.
A slight worsening of pain may occur in the short term. However, this is only temporary. We would be happy to advise you in our practice about possible additional effects and when shock wave therapy should not be used.
Let's take the right steps together for your health and well-being! We look forward to welcoming you to Dr. Mickel's practise!
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