When you're dealing with nagging pain or trying to speed up the recovery process, you might find yourself staring down some pretty unfamiliar medical terms - like shockwave and Class 4 laser therapy. On the surface, these advanced treatments may look like night and day from each other but they're actually both non-invasive ways to get relief from a host of conditions. The thing is, each one operates on a completely different principle, and understanding what makes them tick can make all the difference in choosing the right one for you.
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Focused shockwave therapy uses acoustic waves to produce effects in tissues. For clinicians and patients alike, understanding the physics behind this technology is key to understanding how it works. This post breaks down the core principles of shockwave physics from wave propagation to the different types of devices used in clinical practice.
Chronic pain and slow-healing injuries can significantly impact mobility and quality of life. While traditional treatments like physical therapy and medication may help, they don’t always provide lasting relief. Non-invasive shockwave therapy, also called Extracorporeal Pulse Activation Technology or EPAT, offers an advanced solution to stimulate the body’s natural healing response. By reducing pain at the source, shockwave therapy is becoming the go-to option for treating stubborn conditions like tendinopathies, plantar fasciitis, and stress fractures that do not respond to conventional treatments. This article explores EPAT, how it works, its benefits, and the different conditions it has been successfully used to treat.
