What is ESW Therapy?
QC Kinetix - Non-surgical Regeneration
QC Kinetix - Columbia now offers Shockwave treatment. It is FDA-APPROVED. This machine is a non-invasive treatment that uses acoustic waves to treat pain and promote healing. It's used to treat a variety of musculoskeletal conditions. Generally, acute or chronic musculoskeletal pain and/or pain that significantly impairs mobility or quality of life. Areas include:
Tendinopathy -Ligament injuries -Hip impingement - Foot pain - Knee pain - Leg pain - Elbow pain - Shoulder pain - Heel pain caused by plantar fasciitis - Non-union fractures
It is designed to activate connective tissue from the surface level to difficult-to-reach pathologies, this new modality is addressing pain and inflammation in orthopedic conditions. It allows for the treatment of indications with focused low-energy acoustic waves, or pressure pulses. The applied pressure pulse propagates radially within the tissue, generating a therapeutic effect.
This non-invasive ESWT treatment has virtually no risk or side effects. In some cases , patients may experience some minor discomfort which is normal after intense exercise or a full day of work.
Is it Safe? Yes, FDA cleared and is used worldwide. It ios performed by a qualified caregiver.
What is the Duration of treatment? Sessions take approximately 10-20 minutes, 3-5 sessions are recommended.
Why consider ESWT? It has a proven success rate that is equal to or greater than that of traditional treatment methods (including surgery) and without the risk, complications and lengthy recovery time. This is performed in our office and most patients return to normal activity within a few days of the procedure.
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