Shock Wave Therapy RPW 2
Shock wave therapy in Haldwani at Healthcapes offers a non-surgical, evidence-based way to treat chronic joint, tendon, and muscle pain that hasn’t responded to rest, medication, or other treatments. Often recommended as a last conservative step before surgery, RPW-2 (Radial Pressure Wave Therapy) helps you avoid the knife and get back to pain-free movement in as few as 3-4 sessions.
Shock Wave Therapy in Haldwani (RPW-2 / ESWT)
Shock wave therapy in Haldwani at Healthcapes offers a non-surgical,
evidence-based way to treat chronic joint, tendon, and muscle pain
that hasn’t responded to rest, medication, or other treatments. Often
recommended as a last conservative step before surgery, RPW-2
(Radial Pressure Wave Therapy) helps you avoid the knife and get
back to pain-free movement in as few as 3-4 sessions.
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Shock wave therapy uses focused sound waves to stimulate your body’s
natural healing response. The waves target the painful area, improve
blood flow, break down chronic scar tissue, and reduce inflammation
—without surgery, incisions, or downtime. At Healthcapes, our
shock wave therapy in Haldwani is delivered using the Intelect
Mobile 2 RPW, a precision radial pressure wave device that lets our
physiotherapists control pressure, frequency, and pulse count for a
treatment plan tailored to your condition.
It combines 2 techniques-
Vibration therapy- The V-ACTOR is a vibration therapy handpiece and used as an accessory for radial pressure wave therapy. muscle vibration at a frequency of up to 50hz is improving the microcirculation enhancing the supply of nutriments and return of metabolic waste through the smallest vascular and lymphatic channels.
INDICATIONS:
Treatment of superficial trigger points
Lymphatic drainage
Increase in local blood circulation
Muscle smoothing along muscle bundles
Connective tissue activation
Wellness massage
2)Radial Pressure Wave – The shock waves or Radial pressure waves are generated with a precision ballistic mechanism in the handpiece. A projectile is accelerated by compresses air.
The motion and weight of the projectile produce kinetic energy. When the projectile impacts against an immovable surface, the shock transmitter, this kinetic energy is converted into sound energy. This acoustic pulse is transmitted into the tissue to be treated directly with the help of a gel.
Based upon the mechanism of stable cavitation.it occurs during a tensile phase of shock wave where negative pressure at room temperature creates a gas bubble.
Conditions We Treat with Shock Wave Therapy in Haldwani
The shockwave will radiate into the affected area and spread to the surrounding areas nearby. Relief should be noticed almost immediately, as pain is alleviated through the shockwaves.
This form of treatment accounts for a quick recovery with quick results – in fact, there are usually no more than 3-4 sessions required for optimum results.
- Shoulder Pain
- Hip Pain
- Knee osteoarthritis
- Tennis Elbow
- Plantar Fasciitis
- Chronic tendinopathy
- Medial tibial stress syndrome
- Cervicalgia
- Dorsalgia
- Lumbalgia
- Myofascial trigger points
History of Extracorporeal Shockwave Therapy
Extracorporeal Shockwave Therapy (ESWT) otherwise referred to as shockwave therapy, was first introduced into clinical practice in 1982 for the management of urologic conditions. The success of this technology for the treatment of urinary stones quickly made it a first-line, noninvasive, and effective method. Subsequently, ESWT was studied in orthopedics where it was identified that it could loosen the cement in total hip arthroplasty revisions[3]. Further, animal studies conducted in the 1980s revealed that ESWT could augment the bone-cement interface, enhance osteogenic response and improve fracture healing. While shockwave therapy has been shown to be beneficial in fracture healing, most orthopedic research has focused on upper and lower extremity tendinopathies, fasciopathies, and soft tissue conditions.
Physiology of ESWT
Shockwaves are sound waves that have specific physical characteristics, including nonlinearity, high peak pressure followed by low tensile amplitude, short rise time, and short duration (10 ms). They have a single pulse, a wide frequency range (0-20 MHz), and a high pressure amplitude (0-120 MPa)
These characteristics produce a positive and negative phase of shockwave. The positive phase produces direct mechanical forces, whereas the negative phase generates cavitation and gas bubbles that subsequently implode at high speeds, generating a second wave of shockwaves.
In comparison to ultrasound waves, the shockwave peak pressure is approximately 1000 times greater than the peak pressure of an ultrasound wave.
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RPW 2
Technique
The Intelect Mobile 2 RPW is a powerful, yet portable radial pressure wave device. It features a lightweight and compact design as well as a quiet built-in compressor. The simple, ergonomically laid out controls enable all the key parameters to be easily changed. A clear, illuminated LED display removes ambiguity when monitoring pressure, frequency and number of pulses. Pulses can be initiated via a trigger mechanism on the handpiece. The Mobile 2 RPW is suitable for portable use as it is compact and light enough to be easily carried anywhere. Use it in the clinic or on the sports field. Standard accessories include the applicator set, beam transmitter, D-Actor 20mm transmitter, 250ml conductor transmission gel, CD user manual, power cord and revision kit.
General Guidelines & Tips
- Once you’ve localized the painful areas you plan to treat, it can be helpful to mark these with a felt pen.
- Some applicators can be heavy to hold, so it’s important to find a comfortable grip that can be maintained for the duration of the treatment.
- Make sure to apply a generous amount of transmission gel to the skin overlying the treatment area, as this will help the pressure waves propagate into the tissue.
- While application techniques are dictated by indication, small circular movements can be used to treat the most painful spots.
- During tendon treatment, it can be beneficial to keep the tendon in a slight stretch.
- Perform post-treatment assessments to see if there is a decrease in pain, and better function.
If you’re looking for non-surgical, drug-free relief from your pain, schedule an appointment with us today. We’re dedicated to helping patients achieve total body health and wellness. That’s why we work with you to resolve the issue that’s causing your pain, not simply hide it with medication.