Pressure Wave Therapy – A Highly Effective Non-Surgical Treatment for Pain WHAT IS PRESSURE WAVE THERAPY? Pressure Wave therapy is a highly effective treatment method: high-energy sound waves are introduced into the painful areas of the body. It is one of the most advanced and highly effective noninvasive treatment methods cleared by the FDA. The treatment works by helping to improve the regenerative potential, enhancing blood circulation to regenerate damaged tissue. WHAT CAN PRESSURE WAVE THERAPY HEAL? Pressure Wave Technology, also known as EPAT and Shockwave, 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 Hand Pain Plantar Faciitis Erectile Dysfunction It is also used to address sports injuries and many painful conditions. Beneficial effects are often experienced after only 1 or 2 treatments and there is no downtime. The non-surgical therapy for pain eliminates pain and restores mobility, thus quickly improving patient quality of life. The Most Advanced Technology Not all pressure wave devices are the same. Our practice has now added the world’s most advanced pressure wave technology. Manufactured in Switzerland by world-renowned Storz Medical, with 75 years of medical research and development behind it, their device it is the gold standard of pressure wave technology. BENEFITS OF PRESSURE WAVE THERAPY There are many benefits of wave therapy, but here are a few of the most prominent facts about the treatment. 80-90% Success Rate (as per clinical studies) Non-invasive No anesthesia required No risk of infection No scarring No downtime or recovery time Over 80% patient satisfaction Cost-effective and affordable Immediate results Faster, easier healing A Skeptical Tulsa Patient Turned Believer WATCH HOW IT WORKS! Schedule a Therapy Session Please call our Tulsa office at 918-836-6454 or fill out the form below and we can help answer any questions and get you started on treatments immediately. You do not have permission to view this form. FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS Q: What is Pressure Wave Technology? ANSWER: 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. Q: What type of conditions can be treated with Pressure Wave Technology? ANSWER: 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 and much more. Q: How is the treatment performed? ANSWER: 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. Q: How many treatments are generally needed? ANSWER: 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. Q: What type of results are expected? ANSWER: 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. Q: What are the possible side effects? ANSWER: 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 cases, there is no downtime. Q: Who is a candidate for Pressure Wave? ANSWER: 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. Q: How can learn if Pressure Wave Treatments will help my condition? ANSWER: Please call our practice at 918-836-6454. We have experienced staff that can answer your questions and make an appointment for you to come in for a consultation visit. Want Some More Info? Below you can find links to articles written by medical professionals commenting on their observations and testimonies regarding the effectiveness of Pressure Wave Therapy. Urology Times article – SWT.1.Urology Times (1) Theraputic Advances in Urology by Dr. Gruenwald – SWT.3.Gruenwald.Therapeutic Advances Urology Low-Intensity Extracorporeal Shock Wave Therapy for Erectile Dysfunction by Dr. Gruenwald – SWT.5.Gruenwald. J Sex Med.LIESWT – Novel Treatment for ED Controlled Study on Shock Wave Results by Dr. Gruenwald – SWT.6.Vardi.J Urology.Randomized, Double-Bllind Penile Low-Intensity Shock Wave Therapy: A Promising Novel Modality for Erectile Dysfunction – SWT.11.Abu-Ghanem. Korean J Urology Is This the New Viagra? by Men’s Health – SWT.12.Men’s Health. IsThis the New Viagra_ Low-Intensity Shock Wave Therapy and Its Application to Erectile Dysfunction – SWT.25.World J Mens Health. LISWT ED Can low-intensity extracorporeal shockwave therapy improve erectile dysfunction? A prospective, randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled study by Scandinavian Journal of Urology – SWT.26.Olsen. 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