» Focus Shock Wave 

• Focal shockwave therapy is a treatment for chronic pain and inflammation that uses high-energy sound waves precisely generated and delivered to the affected area. This differs from radial shockwave therapy, where the energy scatters. Focal shockwave therapy can penetrate deep into tissues, reaching depths of 4-12 cm, allowing it to treat hard-to-reach areas such as tissues near bones, deep tendons, or calcifications on joints.

» Working principle or How it works.

• Focus Shock Wave therapy works by sending high-energy sound waves to the target area. This creates micro-injuries in the tissue, which in turn stimulates the body's natural healing process, leading to the following effects:
  • Increased blood circulation: Improves the delivery of blood and nutrients to the injured area.
  • Stimulates new tissue growth: Activates repair-related cells, such as fibroblasts.
  • Breaks down calcium deposits: Helps to break down abnormal calcium buildup in tendons or joints.
  • Reduces pain: Stimulates the release of natural pain-reducing substances and inhibits the transmission of pain signals.

» Benefits and precautions

• Precise and accurate: Better at treating deeper issues.
• Rapid recovery: Effectively stimulates tissue repair.
• Non-surgical: A non-invasive alternative.
• Reduces chronic pain: Treats pain from chronic tendonitis, plantar fasciitis, and office syndrome.

» Precautions

• Focus Shock Wave therapy has certain limitations and precautions, such as:
  • Those who should not receive treatment include: pregnant women, children, cancer patients, individuals with blood clotting disorders, and those with a pacemaker.
  • Areas that should not be treated include: infected areas, tumors, aneurysms, inflamed nerves, or areas near the lungs.

You can ask for more information at Center for Rehabilitation Medicine and Physical Therapy, Building 3, 4th Floor, Tel. 0 2530 2556 ext. 3420,3421