Acoustic wave therapy (AWT) is a non-invasive medical treatment that uses high-frequency sound waves to stimulate healing in the body. AWT has gained popularity in recent years as a treatment for musculoskeletal conditions, such as plantar fasciitis, tennis elbow, and Achilles tendinitis. In this blog, we will explore how AWT works, what conditions they can treat and the potential benefits and risks of the therapy.
What conditions can acoustic wave therapy treat?
Acoustic wave therapy has been used to treat a wide range of musculoskeletal conditions including:
- planter fascia is: a condition that causes heel pain and stiffness due to inflammation of the plantar fascia, a band of tissue that connects the heel bone to the toes.
- Tennis elbow: a condition that causes pain and tenderness in the elbow due to overuse of the forearm muscles and tendons.
- Achilles tendinitis: a condition that causes pain and swelling in the Achilles tendon which connects the calf muscles to the heel bone.
- Shoulder tendinitis: a condition that causes pain and inflammation of the tendons of the shoulder joint.
- Patellar tendinitis: a condition that causes pain and inflammation of the patellar tendon, which connects the kneecap to the shinbone.
How does acoustic wave therapy work.
A device emits a high-energy acoustic wave in a focused pattern that is applied to the area you are experiencing pain . The acoustic waves travel through the skin and into the tissue where they create micro trauma. This micro trauma stimulates the body’s natural healing processes increasing blood flow, reducing inflammatory action and promoting tissue regeneration. Acoustic wave is administrered by the doctor one to two times per week for three to six weeks.
What are the benefits of acoustic wave therapy?
- planter fascia is: a condition that causes heel pain and stiffness due to inflammation of the plantar fascia, a band of tissue that connects the heel bone to the toes.
- Tennis elbow: a condition that causes pain and tenderness in the elbow due to overuse of the forearm muscles and tendons.
- Achilles tendinitis: a condition that causes pain and swelling in the Achilles tendon which connects the calf muscles to the heel bone.
- Shoulder tendinitis: a condition that causes pain and inflammation of the tendons of the shoulder joint.
- Patellar tendinitis: a condition that causes pain and inflammation of the patellar tendon, which connects the kneecap to the shinbone.
What are the risks of acoustic wave therapy?
The risk of acoustic wave therapy are minimal, but there are some potential side effects, including:
- temporary pain or discomfort in the area being treated
- temporary redness in the area being treated
- temporary numbness or tingling in the area being treated
Call our office and make an appoint to talk with the doctors to see if AWT treatment can help you get out of pain and back to what you like to do.