Shockwave Therapy in Dunwoody GA
What is Radial Pressure Wave Therapy?
Radial Pressure waves are acoustic waves that generate oscillations in the tissue. The wave hits the body at skin surface and from there travels radially into the body to a depth of around 2”. In the body, the pressure waves stimulate metabolic activity and the body’s intrinsic healing mechanism.
Treatment Goals of Radial Pressure Wave Therapy
Reduce muscle pain and aches
Temporarily increase blood flow
Activate connective tissue
Radial Pressure Wave Therapy improves pain in various musculoskeletal conditions.
![Trapezius muscle](https://wfc4health.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/1.jpg)
Trapezius muscle
![Elbow pain](https://wfc4health.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/2.jpg)
Elbow pain
![Shoulder pain](https://wfc4health.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/3.jpg)
Shoulder pain
![Achilles tendon pain](https://wfc4health.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/4.jpg)
Achilles tendon pain
![Knee pain](https://wfc4health.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/5.jpg)
Knee pain
![Plantar & heel pai](https://wfc4health.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/6.jpg)
Plantar & heel pai
Benefits of Radial Pressure Wave Therapy
![Short treatment time (minutes)](https://wfc4health.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/icon1.jpg)
Short treatment time (minutes)
![Treat large areas](https://wfc4health.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/Treat-large-areas.jpg)
Treat large
areas
![Non-invasive and no known significant adverse effects](https://wfc4health.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/icon3.jpg)
Non-invasive and no known significant adverse effects
![Muscle massage with<br />
vibrating applicator](https://wfc4health.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/icon4.jpg)
Muscle massage with vibrating applicator
![Results in few<br />
treatments](https://wfc4health.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/icon5.jpg)
Results in few treatments
![Alternative to medication](https://wfc4health.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/icon6.jpg)