30 December 2009
Prior to treatment:
1. Your physician will evaluate your complaints and ask questions to find out how you developed the pain and how long your symptoms have persisted.
2. Your physician will perform an examination and will try to pinpoint the painful area.
3. An imaging study such as an x-ray, CT scan or magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) may be needed.
4. In some cases, your doctor may order blood tests to rule out a systemic disorder such as arthritis, gout, diabetes or bleeding disorders.
A soft, water filled bladder at the end of a moveable arm is placed against the area to be treated. As a result of this design, the technologist can position the head at the exact site of your pain. This positioning is known as clinical focusing and maximizes the effectiveness of your treatment. During the course of your treatment, the technologist may move the shock head several times to insure coverage.
The pulse-like shock waves create several changes within the cells that aid in the healing process. During treatment:
1. Local nerve conduction is blocked resulting in a natural analgesic effect that may last up to 72 hours.
2. ESWT causes the body to form new blood vessels that eventually will lead to the reparation of new tendons.
Call (949) 975-1900 today for more information.
