Shockwave Therapy
Introducing the BTL-6000 Elite, the most powerful portable Radial Shockwave device on the market. With 6 Bars of pressure and a 22 Hz frequency, it is expertly designed to treat even the most challenging chronic conditions. The advanced Magnum applicator delivers deep tissue penetration, ensuring superior results by targeting deeper affected areas more effectively than other shockwave devices. patients should expect to experience unparalleled therapeutic power and exceptional outcomes with this revolutionary treatment device.
How does it work?
Radial shockwave therapy uses mechanical stimulation and high-energy acoustic (sound) waves to promote tissue regeneration and accelerate the healing process. It is the primary treatment of choice for chronic conditions such as superficial tendinopathies, calcifications, and persistent muscle or tendon pain, offering effective immediate relief and long-lasting results.
Is it effective?
There are over 2,000 studies on Shockwave Therapy of which most indicate that this treatment method has a 60-90% success rate of treating a variety of conditions within a 5-10 treatment session ratio depending on the severity. This is the recommendation of visits TheraPrime encourages for many patients in most conditions for the optimal results, although usually a majority of individuals feel a clear difference after the first initial consultation.
Does it hurt?
Few patients commonly report feeling mild discomfort, often described as gentle pulses against the skin. This potential discomfort, if any, is usually caused by the shockwaves activation of the body’s inflammation stage of healing and is usually offset by the treatment times of usually only a few minutes which should alleviate immediately post-treatment. The intensity of this sensation, however, differs among individuals and is influenced by both the nature of the injury and the specific area affected. For example, regions with less muscle and soft tissue, such as the hip bone, tend to be more sensitive than areas with greater muscle mass, like the calf.
Some of the key benefits of Shockwave Therapy include:
Regeneration/ Healing: Stimulates osteoblasts for bone healing and fibroblasts for connective tissue repair, promoting effective tissue regeneration.
Pain Relief: Alleviates pain by activating the body’s natural healing response and releasing growth factors in injured tissues.
Breaks Down Damaged Tissue: Effectively targets and breaks down injured tissue and calcifications, accelerating recovery.
Reduced Inflammation: Reduces swelling and inflammation by minimising the release of inflammatory mediators in the treated area.
Improved Functionality: Enhances mobility and overall quality of life by restoring function to affected muscles, tendons, and bones.
Accelerated recovery: Shockwave therapy can enhance recovery time and potentially reduce the risk of re-injury.
Some of the most common conditions effectively treated with Shockwave Therapy include:
Achilles tendinopathy: Pain in the tendon that connects the calf muscle to the back of the foot
Plantar fasciitis: Pain in the underside of the foot.
Patellar tendinopathy: Also known as jumper's knee.
Tennis elbow: Pain on the outside of the elbow.
Golfer's elbow: Pain on the inside of the elbow.
Shin splints
Heel spurs
Iliotibial band syndrome (ITBS)
Chronic neck dysfunction
Hip pain
Muscular trigger points