Shock Wave Therapy: testimonials, evidence, application

Application of this technique allows:

• to restore the initial volume of movements in the joints;
• relieve acute pain;
• to raise the level of endurance when performing physical exertion.

It can be seen from the statistics that more than 70% of the world's population have problems with the musculoskeletal system. Moreover, not all medical centers can provide timely and qualitative assistance to their clients.

The shock wave therapy method is based on high-frequency high-energy vibration directed to the damaged area.

As a result of exposure:

• begins to improve blood circulation in the affected area;
• fibrotic calcified foci are destroyed, and small fragments dissolve over time.

Shock wave therapy indications include treatment:

• arthritis;
• arthrosis;
• of osteochondrosis;
• back pain;
• herniated intervertebral disc;
• calcaneal spur;
• sports injuries.

The method is applied:

• in cosmetology( fight against cellulite);
• of urology( treatment of prostatitis);
• total therapy.

Contraindications shock wave therapy include:

• bleeding disorders;
• oncological diseases;
• infection;
• diabetes mellitus;
• pregnancy and others.

The use of shock wave therapy surpasses all expectations of patients:

• normalizes metabolism;
• the edema is removed;
• is a rapid recovery of damaged tissues;
• improves microcirculation;
• restores working capacity;
• undergo acute pain.

Moreover, the pains decrease immediately after the end of the treatment session, and after a few days - completely pass.

Shock wave therapy of large vessels reduces the risk of complications in the incidence of thrombosis in view of the fact that high-frequency vibration destroys the cellular structure of the thrombosis and leads to its complete resorption.

Shock wave therapy for osteochondrosis testifies already today that microsurgical operations significantly expand the scope of their activities. As you know, osteochondrosis is closely related to the hernia of the intervertebral disc, and for its treatment by shock wave therapy, three main directions are proposed: removal of inflammation, pain, improvement of blood and lymph flow;minimizing the size of the hernial outgrowth;reduction of traumatization of the neural region.

Shock wave therapy of the spine allows you to relieve agonizing pain in the lower back. It helps fight against diseases such as scoliosis and lordosis( the formation of humps on the back or on the chest).Damaged tissues quickly come to normal, which helps restore strength and performance.

Shock wave therapy of the meniscus is based on different degrees of absorption and propagation of the sound wave, depending on the condition of the tissues. Usually, up to five treatment sessions are prescribed, but not more than twice a week. It is best to combine therapy sessions with physiotherapy, which accelerates the restoration of damaged tissues. In case of serious damage to the meniscus( grades III - IV), it is recommended to consult an orthopedist for surgical treatment.

Treatment of spurs shock wave therapy has been practiced since recent times. In addition to the traditional method of treatment, heel spurs well give in to the health effect of a fairly young method in medicine. The shock wave therapy method has already gained popularity in the close market of medical services, thanks to the effectiveness in the treatment of diseases of the skeleton and muscles, namely, such a disease as the calcaneal spur.

Shock wave therapy and cellulite go together on the Internet forums. Most of the reviews are: Svetlana. In the hospital, I was told that 10 procedures are enough to lose weight, and after the second session the clients are satisfied and stop at the achieved result. Sessions are not aimed at losing weight, but on correcting contours of the figure and removing flabbiness. Treatment of cellulite by shock wave therapy does not give tan restrictions, so the result is immediately noticeable.

Treatment of joints by shock wave therapy also does not do without the Internet. Valery wrote: As I understood the principle of the action of this thing, it is a blow applied by a pneumatic piston. And the blow is sharp and painful. When fighting with calcareous deposits of joints this will help, but can this method help with hernia spinal cord? Unclear.

Shock wave therapy for arthrosis initially assumed short-term emission( about a year), but when tracking the results in a large group of patients, it was found that improvements in arthrosis can be observed for a longer period of time( up to three years).

Extracorporeal Shock Wave Therapy treats injuries and diseases by mechanical( wave) impact with high outlet pressure( tens of times higher than atmospheric pressure).To prevent a severe heat stroke, the patient's skin receives acoustic impulses of high power and pressure. Then there comes a long pause, during which time all the heat that has been released leaves with a current of blood.

The shock wave therapy device for treatment of pathologies in traumatology, orthopedics, sports medicine is characterized by such parameters:

• coverage of a large treatment area;
• high efficiency of the procedure;
• absence of anesthesia;
• non-invasive shock wave.

Such devices are used in developed medical centers. Such, for example, as: Medical Center of the SPC Ozonoterapii, which is located at: Moscow, ul.1905, etc. 19. The metro station "Ulitsa 1905 goda".

The cost of shock wave therapy ( 1 zone) - 1 200 rubles;the cost of the consultation is 500 rubles. Working hours: 9.00 - 21.00.The day off is Sunday.

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