RADIAL PRESSURE WAVE THERAPY

Also known as shockwave therapy, radial pressure wave therapy (RPW) uses ultrasound technology to treat bone and soft tissue injuries. Radial pressure wave therapy projects high energy sound waves into the treatment area to reduce muscle pain, aches, and promotes healing. In the body, the pressure waves stimulate a metabolic activity and the body's natural healing mechanism.

Shockwave therapy dates back to the 1980s when it was first introduced to treat kidney stones, a procedure called lithotripsy. Doctors targeted the wave energy outside the body breaking the kidney stone into fragments, which were then passed from the body via the urinary system. 

Radial pressure wave therapy has grown in its research and effective use for treating various musculoskeletal disorders. The wave hits the body at skin surface and travels to a depth of 2 inches creating repetitive back and forth oscillatory movements in the tissue. This mechanical reaction stimulates blood supply and cell growth in the damaged area, leading to regeneration of healthy tissue and bone.