Regenerative Therapy in Kingwood

Next Level Physical Therapy is committed to provide our patients with the most modern evidence-based therapy choices for the musculoskeletal system and values creativity. In line with this commitment, we kindly provide Radial Shock Wave (RSW), often known as EPAT, the most sophisticated non-invasive therapy choice for a wide spectrum of orthopedic injuries and disorders aiming at rapid tissue repair and regeneration.

From STORZ Medical-based in Switzerland and CURAMEDIX – distributor of Storz products in the USA-we proudly provide these non-invasive treatment technologies to offer relief for patients suffering from acute or chronic pain, soft tissue injuries, or another type of musculoskeletal system condition.

FAQs: Regenerative Questions

What are it’s beneficial effects and what does it treat?

Both acute and chronic musculoskeletal system diseases and illnesses have ESWT proved to be beneficial. Not only in the area of orthopedics, but also in aesthetics, urology, cardiology, dermatology, neurology, and veterinary medicine there is an always expanding field of evidence and use applications.

On nearly almost any kind of strain, sprain, soreness or pain or dysfunction affecting the musculoskeletal system-including the treatment of non-union fractures and Bone Marrow Lesions (BMLs/Bone Edema), it is shown to have around 90% success rate.

Including ESWT into your treatment plan will probably help you to see an expedited decrease in pain and dysfunction as well as, in some situations, a 40-50% accelerated healing meaning less down time and a quicker recovery for you-getting you back to the things you love-quicker!

With sporting injuries, it has showed considerable promise in lowering healing time; it allows the player to lose less time on the field or court of play and return sooner than ever thought.

From what ordinarily could have be a 5-6 week recovery period and rehab procedure, we have seen serious ankle injuries get healed and return to sport in our clinic 2-3 weeks.

Faster pain reduction—in some circumstances almost instantaneous abolition of pain—as well as rapid strength increases enable us to better target and treat weak regions to hasten your complete recovery and grow stronger-fast!

Elbow Pain

• Ligament Sprains (UCL/Tommy John Ligament Injury)
• Nerve Entrapment
• Non-Union Non-Displaced Fractures
• Tendinitis (Tennis Elbow and Golfers Elbow)

Hand/Wrist Pain

• Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
• Tendinitis of the Wrist (DeQuervain’s)
• Sprains/Strains
• Non-Union Non-Displaced Fractures

Knee Pain

• Patellar Tendinitis (“Runner’s Knee or Jumper’s Knee”)
• Sprain/Strain of Knee
• Arthritis
• Non-Union Non-Displaced Fractures
• ACL/PCL/MCL/LCL Sprain or Injury
• Tendinitis (Quad, Hamstrings, Calf)
• Bone Marrow Edema or Lesion

Foot and Ankle Pain

• Morton’s Neuroma
• Achilles Tendinitis
• Bursitis
• Plantar Fasciitis
• Non-Union Non-Displaced Fractures

What Are the Biological Effects of ESWT?

• Trusted Non-invasive Source of Energy
• Can Treat the Following Areas of the Body Including: The Epidermis, Dermis, Connective Tissue, Adiposity Tissue, Muscle Tissue, Tendons, Bone
• Promotes Regenerative and Repairing Actions
• Has Depth Capacity to Treat Structures Up To 6.0 cm Into The Tissue With RSW and 12.5 cm With FSW
• Provides Visible and Immediate Results with Long Lasting Effects
• Blood and Lymphatic Circulation Improvement
• Tissue Oxygenation Improvement
• Cell Membrane Permeability Temporarily Increases (Leading to Reduced Swelling/Inflammation)
• Lipase Activation
• Modification of the Volume and the Shape of the Fat Cells
• Fat and Adiposity Reduction
• Relaxation of Reticular Fibers
• Improvement of Substance Exchanges Between the Cells and Surrounding Environment
• Improvement of the Cell Waste Elimination by the Lymphatic System
• Improvement of Cell Turnover

What Are the Advantages of ESWT?

A viable option to conventional treatment approaches like surgery, ESWT focuses on enhancing the regenerative capabilities rather than exacerbating the damage in areas that have deteriorated due to inadequate blood flow, weakness, or tissue or overuse injuries. ESWT has a well-documented track record of success that rivals or surpasses that of conventional treatment methods, while offering a safer and more efficient alternative. Recovery times are significantly shorter and the risks and complications are greatly reduced. When ESWT is performed by a knowledgeable healthcare professional, such as one of our physical therapy clinicians, it offers patients who are dealing with acute or chronic musculoskeletal pain a wide range of advantages. Individuals who undergo ESWT along with other treatment techniques like EMTT and exercises in physical therapy experience enhanced and expedited outcomes. ESWT offers additional benefits beyond pain relief or pain reduction:

• Accelerates the healing process
• Improves blood flow and circulation
• Restores mobility
• Stimulates the metabolism for tissue regeneration
• Treats the source of the pain or injury
• 91% success rate (as per clinical studies)
• Non-invasive
• No anesthesia
• No risk of infection
• No scarring
• No downtime
• Over 80% patient satisfaction
• Faster, easier healing

Is ESWT Safe?

ESWT is a technology that has been approved by the FDA and is performed by our highly skilled physical therapy clinicians. It is known to have minimal side effects or risks, including no risk of infection or scarring. This technology has been subjected to rigorous clinical studies and tests to validate its safety and effectiveness, making it widely utilized globally.

What Can You Expect During an ESWT Treatment Session?

The application of ESWT is efficient and typically lasts for a short duration of 5-10 minutes. Nevertheless, the duration may differ based on the specific injury or condition of the musculoskeletal system being addressed.

As part of the treatment process, our skilled clinicians will carefully apply a coupling gel to the skin in the targeted area. Once the gel is applied, a handheld applicator will be utilized to emit RSW/EPAT pressure waves across the affected area and its surrounding tissues.
FSW (if available) will then be directed towards the specific area of discomfort to enhance energy delivery and optimize tissue regeneration.

The pulses will gradually intensify until the desired level of energy is achieved. EPAT does not require anesthesia and is typically well-tolerated.

Following the session, patients can bear weight right away and resume their regular activities without any significant downtime.

Typically, patients undergo ESWT for 3 to 6 treatment sessions, with a frequency of once per week. However, the number of sessions may vary depending on the specific injury or condition. After three treatments, individuals often experience the long-term beneficial effects of ESWT. Nevertheless, it may differ among individuals. Different individuals may experience varying timelines for pain relief, with some noticing immediate relief while others may require up to four weeks to start feeling better.

 

Is ESWT the Right Choice for You?

ESWT is specifically designed to address a diverse range of conditions. More than 80% of patients who undergo ESWT treatment experience a significant reduction in pain or are completely pain-free. ESWT is highly effective in addressing chronic or acute pain, and it has also proven to be beneficial for athletes and sports-related injuries.

 

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About The Author

Jack Wong ignites movement in patients facing balance and gait issues. Their dedication unlocks physical potential for a better quality of life. At Next Level Physical Therapy in Kingwood, Jack Wong wields a patient-centered approach, wielding cutting-edge techniques and bespoke care plans to conquer a vast array of physical challenges.

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