Radial Pressure Wave Therapy IN Gibsonia PA

There are many forms of therapy to treat soft tissue injuries, and radial pressure wave (RPW) is one of the most popular. RPW in Gibsonia PA stimulates the body’s natural healing abilities by sending high-energy acoustic sound waves into specifically targeted tissues. Dr. Ankrom is a specialist in soft tissue injuries and the biomechanics of the human body.

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What is Radial Pressure Wave Therapy in Gibsonia PA

The main goals of Radial Pressure Wave therapy is to reduce muscle pain tension and soreness, this is accomplished by increasing blood flow, and activating connective tissues in the areas of muscular dysfunction. Evidence-based research indicates this new treatment has displayed promising results for soft tissues injuries and joint pain.

Research indicates RPW results in fewer overall treatments than traditional soft tissue treatments.

The applicator delivers high energy acoustic waves through the skin to the injured tissue, increasing the blood flow to the site and accelerating the natural healing process. The pressure waves interrupt pain pathways of inflamed nerves while stimulating cells and the body’s intrinsic healing mechanism. This leads to restoration of healthy functioning of cells and brings new blood flow to the area to encourage natural healing.

RPW therapy is not a new, unproven methodology. Shockwave therapy has been commonly used for kidney stone treatment since the 1980s. One of the discoveries about its use was how it helped tissue healing.

Research has shown that radial pulse wave therapy can effectively treat various tissue disorders in the extremities. This therapy can be a therapeutic tool for tendinopathies, “with success rates reported in the literature up to 91%” for conditions such as

• Rotator cuff tendinitis (shoulder)
• Trocanteritis bursitis (a common type of chronic hip pain)
• Achilles tendinitis (the Achilles tendon)
• Plantar fasciitis (inflamed tissue across the bottom of the foot near the heel)
• Patellar tendonitis (often called jumper’s knee or runner’s knee)
• Lateral elbow epicondylitis (commonly known as tennis elbow)

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What’s it like to have RPW therapy?

Patients sometimes say the first few minutes may be mildly uncomfortable. Then, the body will start releasing natural painkillers (endorphins) to help ease those sensations. The intensity and frequency of impulses will vary according to patient conditions.

Radial pressure wave therapy is one of the many conservative, non-pharmaceutical options that are available at Wellcare Medical Associates. Dr. Ankrom is certified in RPW treatment for musculoskeletal conditions.

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