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The article below gets right into the comparisons between the ESWT types, But if you are not aware of what Extracorporeal Shock Wave Therapy (ESWT) actually is there are some buttons to zap you to glossary content below:
But their most important characteristic is all these waves have their greatest energy at the source (tip of applicator) which weakens the farther it travels away from the source i.e the deeper it penetrates into the skin.
Most Radial ESWT units have a gun-like applicator. Within the barrel of the applicator, the projectile is accelerated to a high speed. The projectile slams against the applicator tip, and the collision generates an energy pulse.
Focused shock wave therapy - sometimes known as Focused Shockwaves - can provide more depth penetration for deeper tissue than radial waves, focusing its output into more localised, more profound areas.
Focused waves are made through a cone of crystals, and these cones focus the energy field when an electrical current is applied. The energy causes a pressure wave that can move through the skin without losing power in a concentrated zone.
Not only is the effectiveness better with Focused-ESWT, but the skipping-the-skin part means you don't stimulate the skin sensory network; this leads to a more comfortable session. and due to the comfort levels being better higher doses can often be used
While radial waves are good at providing relief over a wider area and can treat low-depth issues such as those on the Achilles or elbow, other conditions can require more focused treatments.
With the vibrating nature of the Radial Shock Wave Treatment (SWT), the extra skin stimulation, and the fact that Radial SWT is delivered over a larger area, it is generally more uncomfortable.
With this additional discomfort, we now only use the Focused/ Painless SWT type, so our clients are comfortable. However, the sports injury department still uses the radial SWT type for price-conscious clients.
Focused Shock Wave Therapy, on the other hand, can be used in more acute cases, i.e. cases that are causing the patient more pain, as it's deemed as 'painless' compared to the Radial type.
All treatments are given in our clinic based in Wimbledon, London. And initially, being one of only three clinics in London to offer ESWT, we have been doing Shock Wave Therapy Treatment here for over ten years.
You can book your consultation online today! If you're interested in finding out more about the application of Shock Wave Therapy for your condition at Wimbledon Clinic - click the contact us button at bottom of the page.
Shock Wave Therapy is a non-invasive procedure often used to treat injured bones, joints, muscles, tendons and other soft tissues. With no need for painkillers, shock wave therapy can offer fast pain relief and aid recovery for a range of chronic conditions including:
Most treatments are applied by a therapist using a hand-held device, which turns compressed air into low-energy sound waves. Light pressure is applied and the device is moved across the damaged areas that require treatment.
Shock wave therapy can also help with issues relating to scar tissue. Because scar tissue is much denser - and much less elastic - than normal tissue, the sound waves can help break it down, improving mobility and reducing discomfort.
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