Shockwave Therapy
Shockwave therapy with SoftWave Tissue Regeneration Technologies (TRT)TM “uses patented technology to reach an injured area at the cellular level to successfully turn on the body’s natural healing process.” It is a multidisciplinary device used in orthopedics, physical therapy, and sports medicine that provides fast pain relief and restores mobility.
How Does Shockwave Therapy Work?
An electrode inside a dome full of water sends short, frequent sparks of mechanical energy (shockwaves) which penetrate the skin upon contact and create soundwaves that travel through the affected tissue. The soundwaves movement result in increased blood flow and decreased inflammation. The SoftWave patented applicator makes it possible to use lower frequency, unfocused shockwaves to treat a large area of both superficial and deep tissue, soliciting a biological response without causing microtrauma. Acoustic waves with high energy peak used in our electrohydraulic Shockwave therapy interact with tissue causing accelerated tissue repair and cell growth, promoting an anti-inflammatory environment, stimulating angiogenesis (formation of new blood vessels), and improving analgesia and mobility restoration.
What Conditions Can Be Treated?
Shockwave Therapy can be used to treat a wide variety of musculoskeletal conditions, in particular, those involving areas where major connective tissue attaches to bone. It can be an excellent addition to orthopedic physical therapy as well as pelvic physical therapy treatments.
Common Sites that can be Successfully Treated by Shockwave:
Common Pelvic Health Conditions Treated:
Erectile Dysfunction
Pelvic Pain
Penile Pain
PGAD
Rectal Pain
Sacroiliac/SIJ Pain
Tailbone Pain
Testicular Pain
Vulvodynia/Vestibulodynia
Common Pelvic Health Conditions Treated:
Arthritis/Joint Pain
Low Back Pain
Musculoskeletal Pain
Neck Pain
Non-healing Wounds
Plantar fasciitis
Scars
Sciatica
Tendonitis
What can I Expect for Treatment?
Treatment will include application of the Softwave patented Applicator. A treatment can last 5–15 minutes depending on the number of shocks used. Over an area without inflammation, it feels like a rubber band gently snapping on your skin. Over a "hot spot" or sensitive area patients report a deeper discomfort, often replicating the discomfort for which they are being treated. Some patients notice a dramatic improvement after 3 to 4 sessions, while more chronic issues may require 6 to 10 sessions of shockwave to note significant changes.
Is Shockwave Treatment Covered by Insurance?
Shockwave is currently not covered under insurance. Physicians have a CPT code in some cases for billing high intensity shockwave, but there is not a code for rehabilitation at this time.
Shockwave Treatment Options
Shockwave + PT Follow Up
This 45 minute follow-up appointment includes 30 minutes of manual therapy, exercise, home exercise designation and education plus 15 minutes of shockwave therapy treatment. This treatment can be used with pelvic health or orthopedic conditions. Additional shocks can be added for an extra cost.
Shockwave Follow Up
This 15 minute session includes the application of 1500 frequent, low intensity soundwave shocks which stimulate healing by promoting an anti-inflammatory environment and forming of new blood vessels. Additional shocks may be added for an extra cost.
Shockwave Evaluation
This 30 minute treatment session includes an assessment and application of 1500 frequent, low intensity soundwave shocks which stimulate healing by promoting an anti-inflammatory environment and formation of new blood vessels. Additional shocks may be added for an extra cost.