Shockwave Therapy in Bergenfield NJ

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What is Shockwave Therapy?

Extracorporeal Shockwave Therapy, otherwise known as Shockwave Therapy, was first introduced into clinical practice in 1982 for the management of urinary kidney stone lithotripsy. Research and clinical trials have demonstrated shockwave’s effectiveness in upper and lower extremity tendinopathies, fascio pathologies, and soft tissue conditions that chiropractors treat on a daily basis. The shockwave peak pressure is approximately 1000 times greater than the peak pressure of the ultrasonic wave. Therapeutic ultrasound utilizes high frequency sound waves where shockwave therapy utilizes lower frequency waves. To summarize, extracorporeal shockwave therapy promotes neovascularization (improved blood supply), stimulates stem cell proliferation along with collagen synthesis and tissue remodeling thereby promoting the healing process. These healing properties have been found to be effective with ligaments, tendons, muscles and articular bone.

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Conditions Helped By Shockwave Therapy in Bergenfield NJ

• Tennis Elbow
• Achilles
• Rotator Cuff
• Plantar Fasciitis
• Peripheral Neuropathy
• Jumper's Knee
• Calcific Tendinitis Of The Shoulder

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There May Be Hope For You

The energy waves stimulate the body's natural healing mechanisms through microtrauma to the area. It triggers your own regenerative cells to come to the area and heal the tissue. It enhances vascularization and nerve regeneration as well.

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How Is Therapy Done?

Your Bergenfield NJ therapist will discuss your symptoms with you and locate the source of pain. They will then mark the area intended for the Shockwave Therapy. A gel is applied to optimize the contact between the application device and your skin. The handpiece delivers pulsations to the pain area for a number of prescribed pulses, depending on the condition.