FOCUSED SHOCKWAVE THERAPY in Newhall IA
Eastern Iowa Neuropathy And Pain Clinic uses Focused Shockwave Therapy in Newhall IA as a part of a whole-patient approach to improving patient health and well-being. Officially called low-intensity extracorporeal shockwave therapy (Li-ESWT), the procedure is more commonly known as Focused Shockwave Therapy.
CONDITIONS TREATED BY Focused Shockwave Therapy in Newhall IA
- Tennis Elbow
- Achilles
- Rotator Cuff
- Plantar Fasciitis
- Peripheral Neuropathy
- Jumper's Knee
- Calcific Tendinitis Of The Shoulder
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 Newhall IA neuropathy specialist will discuss your symptoms with you and locate the source of pain. They will then mark the area intended for the Focused 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 Focused 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 Focused Shockwave Therapy.
Focused 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.
Focused Shockwave Therapy is an elective pay modality and is not covered by insurance.
Focused Shockwave Therapy is not recommended for patients on blood thinners, those with malignancies, and those who are pregnant.
Focused Shockwave Therapy treatment is often performed once a week for a period of 3-6 weeks, depending on Chronicity of the problem.
Patients may begin to see improvement 4 weeks after their last treatment. More significant improvement often occurs 8-12 weeks after the last treatment.
OFFICE HOURS
Monday
8:00am - 5:00pm
Tuesday
11:00am - 6:00pm
Wednesday
8:00am - 5:00pm
Thursday
12:00pm - 8:00pm
Friday
8:00am - 5:00pm
Saturday
8:00am - 12:00pm
Sunday
Closed
Eastern Iowa Neuropathy and Pain Clinic
14 Main St Suite A
Newhall, IA 52315