Focused Extracorporeal Shockwave Therapy

WHAT IS FOCUSED EXTRACORPOREAL SHOCKWAVE THERAPY?

In the body, these high energy acoustic waves stimulate the cells and the body’s intrinsic healing mechanism. In Focused Extracorporeal Shockwave Therapy, the wave is focused through a lens and transmitted into the body, up to a depth of about 4.7”.
You may have heard of high energy shockwave treatments that can break up kidney stones (lithotripsy). The F-SW uses a similar wave form but at much lower energy levels. F-SW isn’t designed to destroy tissue, but rather to restart the healing cascade via mechanotransduction, a process which helps improve specified chronic conditions.

THE NUMBER OF TREATMENTS DEPENDS ON TWO FACTORS

The condition being treated and how the tissue responds. Typically, 3-6 treatments are necessary with resolution of some symptoms being achieved by the third treatment.

An improvement in function and pain relief may be seen after the first treatment. These improvements can foster increased functional levels when incorporated into a well-designed plan of care by your rehabilitation specialist. Even though you may have pain relief, follow the recommendations of your Doctor of Physical Therapy on when you may return to activity.

Extracorporeal Focused Shock Wave Therapy helps improve Pain and Function in chronic plantar fasciitis*

Clinically proven with scientific study

"As Evidence Based Practitioners, clinicians will find it hard to ignore the efficacy of ESWT given the quantity and quality of the research evidence. Once incorporated into patient management for MSK conditions, clinicians will find the results even more compelling."
Cliff Eaton MSc PGc MSCP SRP Clinical Support Specialist - Chattanooga

"The Chattanooga® Focus Shockwave treats deeper conditions such as rotator cuff pains, gluteal muscles/tendons, and deep lying trigger points, with fewer standoffs than other ESWT devices. The focal zone of 30mm ensures that the targeted area is treated with precision and accuracy making it easier to find the painful spots as well as implement in everyday clinical practice."
Jan Vinding, BSc physiotherapy, Exam OMI Clinical Support - Chattanooga