Acoustic Wave Therapy at FYZICAL Albuquerque
The Acoustic Wave Therapy system (also known as Acoustic Shockwave or Acoustic Pressure Wave Therapy) provides a non-invasive treatment solution that is getting outstanding results for our patients with chronic or acute injuries and conditions. “This is a game-changing treatment modality for the rehab industry,” says Kale Isaacson, PT, owner of FYZICAL Therapy & Balance Centers in Albuquerque. Acoustic Wave Therapy is a new, clinically proven, research-based treatment solution that uses high-intensity pressure waves that interact with damaged or inflamed soft-tissues of the body.
Acoustic Wave Therapy helps activate the body’s natural, self-healing process by:
- Flushing localized congestion, swelling, and inflammatory chemicals away from the painful or injured area.
- Significantly increasing oxygenated blood supply to the target tissues (Oxygen is the healing source for every cell & tissue in our bodies).
- Relieving pain in muscles, ligaments, tendons, fascia, etc.
- Raising the body’s natural threshold to pain.
Additionally, our technology is designed to expedite recovery from most damaged soft tissue injuries without the need for anesthesia or prescription drugs.
Listed below are some of the benefits and effects clinicians have reported post-treatment:
- Relaxation of muscle and connective tissue.
- Improved microcirculation at the injured tissue site.
- Noticeably elevated healing activity across the injured area.
- Acceleration of metabolic activity that results in faster healing.
- Increased Serotonin release, which is part of the body’s “fight or flight” response hormones and aids in recovery.
- Significant reduction in body stress as a result of lowered Cortisol levels.
On average, healthcare providers currently using Acoustic Wave Therapy at their practices have reported an approximate 75% rate of complete recovery among their patients. There is, however, no single method of treatment that is entirely successful in every case. Almost immediately upon receiving treatment, many patients may notice improvements such as pain reduction and increased mobility of the involved area. These results may generally last for 5-8 days, but some slight discomfort could, in some cases, return before a patient’s next scheduled treatment. The recommended treatment regimen can vary, but usually, the patient receives 4-6 treatments spaced weekly over a 4–6-week period. Treatment sessions on average last 8-15 minutes. Most patients can become progressively pain-free over the following 2-3 weeks as the body’s natural healing process begins to take place.