What is the difference between radial & focused shockwave therapy?

This is one of the most common questions Venn Healthcare have from clinicians on shockwave therapy - What is the difference between radial & focused shockwaves? In this video, we will discuss the difference between Radial vs Focus Shockwave Therapy.

Did you know Focused and Radial shockwave therapies differ not only regarding their physical properties and mode of generation, but also in terms of the magnitude of the standard parameters such as pressure amplitude, pulse duration, impact used, and the therapeutic tissue penetration depths achieved.

The radial pressure wave is the most common type of shockwave therapy, used in most MSK clinics. However, in recent times, due to the increased treatment options, treatment depth, treatment precision, and patient comfort in more acute cases, focused shockwave therapies are growing in popularity.

The radial pressure wave is mainly suitable for larger treatment areas of superficial indications, with 3 to 4 cm treatment depth. It has slow impulse and low energy density.

In contrast, Focused Shockwaves provides a Smaller focal point for greater accuracy and greater treatment depth of up to 12cm. Its fast impulse and high energy density offer Precise energy delivery to the exact area.

Here’s how they both work:
The radial shockwave comprises three parts – Ultrasonic pulse, audio acoustic pulse, and the relatively slow shear wave. The pressure waves lose power the deeper they enter the body.
Focused shockwaves can penetrate deeper into the tissues and provides all of their power at the designated depth. Focused shockwaves are generated electromagnetically through a cylindrical coil creating opposing magnetic fields when current is applied.

Here are their biological effects:
Both kinds of therapies, Increase the cell wall permeability, Stimulate Microcirculation, Release the Substance P Neurotransmitter responsible for pain modulation, and are powerful vasodilator, causing considerable hypotension.

The Focused shock waves offer extra Cavitation Release of nitric oxide meaning increased cell metabolism, neoangiogenesis, tissue regeneration, and Stimulation of growth factors, all essential for optimal tissue healing.
Focused shockwaves have also been shown to aid stem cell proliferation in regenerative medicine.

Some Focused shockwave treatments include Acute injuries in elite athletes, Knee & Joint arthritis, Bone and Stress Fractures, Erectile dysfunction, Shin Splints, Osteitis Pubis -Groin Pain, Insertional Achilles Pain, and many more.

A combination of focused and radial shockwaves has also proven to be effective and has shown outstanding results in the patients.

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[edclinics]

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