Focused Shockwave Therapy at PYONG Rehabilitation Clinic

A new option in relieving pain and restoring tissue

At PYONG Rehabilitation Clinic we are committed to offering treatment with cutting-edge technology to relieve pain and abnormality of the musculoskeletal system. One of the techniques we have chosen is Focused Shockwave Therapy, a treatment that needs no surgery and helps hasten the process of tissue recovery and relieve pain effectively.

What is treatment with shockwave?

Treatment with shockwave is a method that needs no surgery, using high-energy sound waves to stimulate the process of tissue recovery, reduce pain, and increase the capacity for movement. This treatment suits chronic pain and injury from playing sport, by helping stimulate the body's natural mechanism of repair.

The difference between radial shockwave and focused shockwave

There are 2 main kinds of treatment with shockwave, namely:

1. Radial Shockwave Therapy (RSWT) – the delivery of energy in a dispersed way, suited to general muscle pain
2. Focused Shockwave Therapy (FSWT) – the delivery of energy specifically, as deep as the layer of muscle to be treated

At PYONG Rehabilitation Clinic we have chosen Focused Shockwave Therapy with 3D Dynamic Focusing, an advanced technology that lets the energy adjust its focus dynamically according to the character of the layer of muscle, making it more effective than traditional Focused Shockwave, whose focal point is fixed.

The delivery of energy

• Radial Shockwave Therapy: dispersed over a wide circle
• Focused Shockwave Therapy (ordinary): specific to the area of muscle to be treated
• Focused Shockwave Therapy (3D Dynamic Focusing): the focus can be adjusted dynamically, giving a more precise result

The depth of penetration

• Radial Shockwave Therapy: 1-4 cm
• Focused Shockwave Therapy (ordinary): as deep as 9-12 cm
• Focused Shockwave Therapy (3D Dynamic Focusing): the level of depth can be adjusted according to the muscle, with a maximum depth of 9 cm

Precision

• Radial Shockwave Therapy: less; suited to surface symptoms
• Focused Shockwave Therapy (ordinary): very high; suited to symptoms at a particular point
• Focused Shockwave Therapy (3D Dynamic Focusing): highest; reaching the tissue effectively

Used with what symptoms

• Radial Shockwave Therapy: general muscle pain
• Focused Shockwave Therapy (ordinary): chronic pain, tendon inflammation, inflammation together with the formation of calcium deposits (Calcification), fascial tissue, stress fractures

The benefits of Focused Shockwave Therapy with 3D Dynamic Focusing

• No surgery needed – safe, with no risk from an anaesthetic or surgery
• Helping recovery from injury and pain – reducing inflammation, increasing movement, and hastening the process of recovery
• Precise and specific – the level of energy can be adjusted according to the depth of the muscle to be treated
• Convenient and quick – it does not take long, and normal activities can be resumed immediately

The symptoms that can be treated with Focused Shockwave Therapy

Conditions of the musculoskeletal system

• Plantar Fasciitis – chronic pain in the heel from inflammation of the fascia under the sole
• Tendinopathies – such as inflammation of the tendon of the elbow from playing tennis, inflammation of the patellar tendon, or trigger finger
• Calcific Tendinitis – pain from calcium accumulating in the tendon
• Stress Fractures – stimulating the process of forming and repairing bone
• Chronic pain of muscle and fascia (Myofascial Pain Syndrome) – reducing the pain of muscle and fascial tissue
• Osteoarthritis (Osteoarthritis – OA) – reducing inflammation and improving the working of the muscles and tendons around the knee joint without surgery

The steps of treatment with focused shockwave

1. The preliminary assessment – the doctor will examine the symptoms and the health history
2. The therapy – applying gel and using the applicator head to send shockwaves into the group of muscles with the problem
3. The length of treatment – each session takes about 5-10 minutes
4. Following up the result – assessing the result and adjusting the plan of treatment as appropriate; in general treatment should be received 1 time a week continuously

Frequently asked questions about Focused Shockwave Therapy

1. Is this therapy painful?

There may be slight discomfort while the treatment is being done, but in general it can be borne and the unwanted sensation goes away quickly.

2. Are there side effects?

The side effects are few, such as slight soreness around the area stimulated, which goes away within 1-2 days.

3. Who should not receive this treatment?

It does not suit those with an abnormality of bleeding, or an infection around the area to be treated.

4. How long before a result is seen?

Some may feel better from the first session, while others may need several sessions before a clear result is seen.

Why choose therapy with Focused Shockwave Therapy with 3D Dynamic Focusing at PYONG Rehabilitation Clinic?

At PYONG Rehabilitation Clinic we have chosen Focused Shockwave Therapy with 3D Dynamic Focusing, carried out by expert rehabilitation physicians, to be sure that the treatment is as precise and safe as possible. We are committed to offering treatment that is modern and supported by scientific evidence, so that the patient obtains the best result and lasting recovery.

• Relieving pain effectively – helping the energy reach the damaged tissue precisely
• Helping hasten recovery and healing – stimulating the body's process of recovery
• Giving a long-term result – correcting the root cause of the pain lastingly