Shockwave Therapy

What is Shockwave Therapy?

It is an advanced therapy technique that uses acoustic shockwaves. Shockwave therapy equipment improves collagen synthesis, breaks up soft tissue calcifications, and stimulates the body's healing. These shockwaves work at a deeper tissue level to eliminate pain which helps us stay active. While the shockwave was initially designed to break up kidney stones, the technology evolved and engineers designed new shockwave therapy machines to treat physiotherapy, sports therapy, orthopedics, and aesthetic treatments.

Understanding Shockwave Therapy Machines

Shockwave therapy machines generate acoustic waves from the handpiece. These waves penetrate deep into the tissue to stimulate healing and enhance blood circulation. The shockwave physiotherapy machines use high-energy sound waves that strike the pain point within the body to trigger the healing process.

The process releases endorphins, which function as the human body's natural pain killer. Physiotherapists use shockwave therapy on athletes and patients with chronic pain. Medelco offers a wide range of Shockwave therapy equipment that are Health Canada-approved, portable, and easy to use. There are two types:

• Radial shockwave therapy machines use shockwaves that spread across a larger area. They are specifically for soft tissue conditions such as tendon injuries and muscle pain.
• The other type is a focused shockwave that impacts deeper tissues and comes with a concentrated wave focusing on a small area. This device helps relieve patients from pain and deep musculoskeletal injuries.

Benefits of Using a Shockwave Therapy Machine

Shockwave therapy devices offered by Medelco are efficient, portable, and non-invasive, making them an excellent choice for pain relief and tissue healing. Here are some of the key benefits:

• It is a drug-free treatment hence there are no harmful side effects for patients.
• Using it in a specific area where the patient is experiencing pain accelerates healing and brings the pain under control.
• The shockwave therapy machine effectively treats a wide range of conditions such as frozen shoulder, shin splints, osteoarthritis, etc.
• Shockwave machines are cost-effective and safe equipment to use for pain relief.