Frequently Asked Questions

What is Pressure Wave Technology?

Pressure wave therapy is a non-invasive modern and highly effective treatment method: high-energy sound waves are introduced into the painful areas of the body. Pressure wave technology accelerates the healing process in the body by stimulating the metabolism and enhancing blood circulation to regenerate damaged tissue. Strong energy pulses are applied to the affected area. These pulses occur for short periods of time, creating micro-cavitation bubbles that expand and burst. The force created by these bubbles penetrates tissue and stimulates cells in the body that are responsible for bone and connective tissue healing.

What type of conditions can be treated with Pressure Wave Technology?

Pressure Wave treatment can successfully address acute and chronic pain such as : Knee Pain , Heel Pain , Foot Pain, Ankle Pain, Hamstring Pain, Back Pain, Neck Pain, Shoulder Pain , Elbow Pain, Wrist Pain and Hand Pain. It is also used to address sports injuries and many other painful conditions.

How is the treatment performed?

Pressure Wave treatment is noninvasive. Gel is applied to the treatment area; pressure waves are then released through the applicator as it is moved over the treatment area.

How many treatments are generally needed?

The number of sessions needed depends on the condition that is being treated. Each treatment session takes between 10-15 minutes and can vary depending on the condition that is being treated.

What type of results are expected?

Beneficial effects are often experienced after only 1 or 2 treatments and there is no downtime.Many patients report immediate pain relief after treatment. The technology has a 91% success rate as per clinical studies, patients treated report being pain free and /or have a significant reduction in pain.The non-surgical therapy for pain eliminates pain and restores mobility, thus improving patient’s quality of life.

What are the possible side effects?

Treatment with Pressure Wave technology has virtually no side effects. In some cases, patients may experience minor discomfort for a few days. Patients can return to work after treatments and in most all cases there is no down time.

Who is a candidate for Pressure Wave?

Most people are good candidates for Pressure Wave treatment however patients who are pregnant, have a pacemaker or current cancer are not suitable for treatment with Pressure wave Technology. Your doctor will provide you with information about conditions you may have that would affect your ability to undergo treatment.

Why consider getting Pressure Wave Treatment?

Pressure Wave has a proven success rate that can be as effective or more effective than other methods such as surgery or pharmaceuticals without the with the risks, complications or long recovery times. Pressure wave treatments are non-invasive and promote accelerated recovery.

• Non-surgical

• Performed in a physician’s office/clinic

• Does not require anesthesia

• No side effects

• Effective and Affordable

More Information

Compressed air accelerates a projectile, which strikes an end piece. The kinetic energy from the collision is converted into a sound wave, which is then propagated through the skin to the target tissue. The depth and radiation of the wave is dependent on the material of the end piece and the frequency setting of the device.

Newly developed hand control, with all main operating elements integrated into the handpiece. This allows for safer treatments on patients as changes can be made to settings without looking away from the patient. Frequency, energy levels and number of shocks applied can be adjusted directly via selector buttons. Only product of its kind on the market.

CONTRAINDICATIONS OF SHOCKWAVE THERAPY:

Shockwave therapy should never be used on the anterior thoracic cavity because it could cause harm to the lungs, treatment posterior is ok because of the thick layer of muscle and tissue. If a person has or has had cancer they should also avoid shockwave treatment because of the regenerating effects. It is unknown how shockwave will affect cancer cells. Pregnant women and people who have pacemakers should also avoid treatment.

Established in 1941, the objective pursued by STORZ physicists and engineers is to continuously improve medical equipment including shockwave technology, to develop new system concepts and to identify new therapy indications in close co-operation with leading medical institutes.

STORZ products have proved their efficacy in urology in millions of cases. For many years, their wide spectrum of possibilities and the unique benefits offered by non-invasive shockwave technology has also been extended to other medical disciplines. With its state-of-the-art technological innovations, STORZ has set the standards in orthopaedics, rehabilitation medicine, aesthetic medicine and veterinary medicine.

Pioneering achievements such as the invention of the electromagnetic cylindrical source, the first application of shockwaves in cardiac revascularization and combined shockwave therapy (focused, planar and radial shockwaves) provide ample proof of the vast performance spectrum of STORZ in the field of shockwave therapy.

Established in 1941, the objective pursued by STORZ physicists and engineers is to continuously improve medical equipment including shockwave technology, to develop new system concepts and to identify new therapy indications in close co-operation with leading medical institutes. STORZ products have proved their efficacy in urology in millions of cases. For many years, their wide spectrum of possibilities and the unique benefits offered by non-invasive shockwave technology has also been extended to other medical disciplines. With its state-of-the-art technological innovations, STORZ has set the standards in orthopaedics, rehabilitation medicine, aesthetic medicine and veterinary medicine. Pioneering achievements such as the invention of the electromagnetic cylindrical source, the first application of shockwaves in cardiac revascularization and combined shockwave therapy (focused, planar and radial shockwaves) provide ample proof of the vast performance spectrum of STORZ in the field of shockwave therapy.