SHOCK WAVE TECHNOLOGIES ARE NOT THE SAME!!!!
It's very important to recognize that there are two kinds of wave therapies and there is a difference between what is called acoustic radial therapy vs. true linear shockwave therapy. The acoustic wave therapies marketed everywhere are shock waves that are given to the tissues and damage the cells to get your body to rebuild them. One such example is GAINSWave® Acoustic or GAINSWave® therapy. This wave doesn’t have as much pressure, last as long, or penetrate the tissue as much as a real shockwave. There is zero evidence for their efficacy and is basically like taking a toy hammer and hitting the tissues. It does absolutely nothing.
Acoustic Radial therapy Verses true Linear Shockwave
Shockwaves are acoustic pulses with high positive pressure, fast and steep rise time followed by comparatively small negative pressure (tensile wave).
Radial pressure waves are acoustic pneumatic pulses with a low steeping effect, slow rise time with comparatively large negative pressure (tensile wave).
The waves are shallow and have the highest energy and pressure located directly at the applicator’s surface.
Better treatment outcomes
A wider and deeper treatment area allows for better treatment outcomes!
Differences between unfocused shock waves and radial pressure waves during application
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