I am considering adding shockwave therapy into my practice. Curious, this video is 2 yrs old - would you buy it again? Has it helped a large number of patients? Also, I see there is a new shockwave called extracorporeal shockwave therapy that advertises as different and newer technology than radial pressure wave therapy - also commonly called shockwave. The new ECSW is significantly more expensive. Do you have any thoughts?
To answer your first question...I definitely would get another one. We use ours constantly. We actually bought 2 more for 2 other clinics. We've seen some crazy results but you have to use it on the right diagnosis at the right time. Best diagnoses to use it on are chronic situations. Achilles tendinopathy is the most common we see, patella tendinopathy, calcific deposits, deep trigger points, piriformis... I heard the ECSW was quite a bit more expensive. I will be interviewing an expert on RPW and will ask about the difference in an upcoming podcast interview end of May. Best of luck!
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Naturally, I'm skeptical of these new technologies. They're all over the place. Unlike Chiropracters, Physical Therapists should strive to be evidence based practitioners. So, what exactly does this provide the patient that ultrasound doesn't, other than being a new "mode of delivering something" into the tissue? Whether that's: heat, vibrations, energy, electricity, etc. For example, ultrasound is supposed to increase blood flow ~ 2 inches deep to tissue also, but I rarely ever use it anymore, because the literature just isn't there. How is this any different? Are there any credible studies for this new treatment modality?
I like reading literature and commonly look through the archives but in practice I do what people say helps them, try new things as long as risk is low.
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I wonder if it would be a benefit for brachial plexus damage?
Any short term or long term side effects to the practitioner? Tried it a few times…definitely loud and a bit uncomfortable with holding the compressor
I am considering adding shockwave therapy into my practice. Curious, this video is 2 yrs old - would you buy it again? Has it helped a large number of patients?
Also, I see there is a new shockwave called extracorporeal shockwave therapy that advertises as different and newer technology than radial pressure wave therapy - also commonly called shockwave. The new ECSW is significantly more expensive. Do you have any thoughts?
To answer your first question...I definitely would get another one. We use ours constantly. We actually bought 2 more for 2 other clinics. We've seen some crazy results but you have to use it on the right diagnosis at the right time. Best diagnoses to use it on are chronic situations. Achilles tendinopathy is the most common we see, patella tendinopathy, calcific deposits, deep trigger points, piriformis... I heard the ECSW was quite a bit more expensive. I will be interviewing an expert on RPW and will ask about the difference in an upcoming podcast interview end of May. Best of luck!
Are there risks of reopening a muscle tear if you use it on an old muscle injury (scar tissue from muscle tear)?
No there should not be. I recommend using it on scar tissue
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I hope you can chat back to me. I have poor circulation to my fingers and hands.
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Born with a Clotting Disorder called Hemophilia type A severe
Hi Steve, I can't see where RPW would be helpful with cold hands. It is most helpful with isolated areas. ie. trigger points, tendinopathy etc...
Naturally, I'm skeptical of these new technologies. They're all over the place. Unlike Chiropracters, Physical Therapists should strive to be evidence based practitioners. So, what exactly does this provide the patient that ultrasound doesn't, other than being a new "mode of delivering something" into the tissue? Whether that's: heat, vibrations, energy, electricity, etc. For example, ultrasound is supposed to increase blood flow ~ 2 inches deep to tissue also, but I rarely ever use it anymore, because the literature just isn't there. How is this any different? Are there any credible studies for this new treatment modality?
Gotta give it a try to see if it works.
I like reading literature and commonly look through the archives but in practice I do what people say helps them, try new things as long as risk is low.
If you wait for studies you’ll be 20 years behind.