Shockwave Therapy in Gilbert AZ
Shockwave Therapy in Gilbert AZ is a non-invasive treatment that has been providing patients with amazing results. It is used to treat pain and promote healing by delivering high energy sound waves to injured or damaged tissue during short treatment sessions. In fact many patients see improvements in their pain and range of motion right after their first session!
CONDITIONS TREATED BY SHOCKWAVE THERAPY in Gilbert AZ
If you suffer with any of the conditions below, please ask us to see if Shockwave Therapy will help you as it has for thousands of others.
- Frozen Shoulder
- Rotator Cuff Injuries
- Knee Sprains/Strains
- IT Band Syndrome
- Hip Pain/Bursitis
- Hamstring Tendonitis
- Sprained Ankle
- Achilles Tendonitis
- Plantar Fasciitis
- Peripheral Neuropathy
- Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
- Jumper's Knee
- Golfer's Elbow
- Tennis Elbow
- Myofascial Pain Syndromes & Trigger Points
THERE MAY BE HOPE FOR YOU
The energy waves stimulate the body's natural healing mechanisms through microtrauma to the area. It triggers your own regenerative cells to come to the area and heal the tissue. It enhances vascularization and nerve regeneration as well.
HOW IS THERAPY DONE?
Your Gilbert AZ therapist will discuss your symptoms with you and locate the source of pain. They will then mark the area intended for the Shockwave Therapy. A gel is applied to optimize the contact between the application device and your skin. The handpiece delivers pulsations to the pain area for a number of prescribed pulses, depending on the condition.
Frequently Asked Questions
Success Rates: 90% improvement was recorded for the treatment of Plantar Fasciitis (heel pain) by the Journal of Orthopedic Research (2005). The same publication quotes a 77% success rate when treating Tennis Elbow with Radial Shockwave Therapy and other clinical studies have generally reported a success rate in excess of 75%. Nice (National Institute of Clinical Excellence) provided evidence to the NHS: NICE evidence for Shockwave.
Shockwave Therapy is FDA cleared for the treatment of acute and chronic musculoskeletal pain and connective tissue disorders; there are no known risks or complications.
Shockwave therapy is an elective pay modality and is not covered by insurance.
Shockwave Therapy is not recommended for patients on blood thinners, those with malignancies, and those who are pregnant.
Shockwave treatment is often performed once a week for a period of 6-12 weeks, depending on Chronicity of the problem.
Many patients see an improvement after their first visit and continue improving with each visit.
OFFICE HOURS
Monday
8:30am - 5:00pm
Tuesday
8:30am - 5:00pm
Wednesday
8:30am - 5:00pm
Thursday
Closed
Friday
8:30am - 5:00pm
Saturday & Sunday
Closed
Islands Chiropractic & Massage
1447 W Elliot Rd #103
Gilbert, AZ 85233