Extracorporeal Shockwave Therapy (EWST)

Experience Revolutionary Shockwave Therapy in Midtown, NYC! Say goodbye to pain with a powerful Non-Invasive treatment. Discover the power of healing! 

We at Physis Physical Therapy are very excited to now offer Shockwave Therapy to our patients. Shockwave therapy is a solution for fast and long-lasting pain relief in a safe, medication-free and non-invasive manner. The device is produced by Switzerland based STORZ Medical, who have patented the technology that generates the shockwaves and can be used for the treatment of musculoskeletal disorders.

What is shockwave therapy?

Shockwave therapy is a treatment with a device that generates energy dense acoustic waves to reduce pain and regain motion. It is a non-invasive treatment to accelerate healing in cases of subacute or chronic pain.

Mechanism of action

There are two forms of Shockwave:

1. Radial Shockwave: Also known as Extracorporeal Pulse Activation Technology (EPAT); it uses acoustic pressure waves to reduce pain and speed up healing. It works well for muscle spasms, chronic muscle tightness and other conditions
   
2. Focused Shockwave: Also known as Extracorporeal Shockwave Therapy (EWST); it uses high frequency and low energy waves to treat injured tendons and muscles. It is very effective in treating tendinopathies.

It can be used in both subacute and chronic conditions.

Medical effects

The dense energy generated by the wave promotes tendon and tissue repair. It promotes new blood vessel formation, reduction of chronic inflammation, dissolves calcified fibers, promotes collagen production and releases trigger points. Ultimately, this leads to faster tissue repair, pain relief and the restoration of motion/movement.

Indications for Extracorporeal Shockwave Therapy

Why is our device more effective than others?

There are a lot of shockwave machines out in the market ranging from a nominal cost of $4,000 to $3,0000 and up. The cost factor impacts the device capabilities, amount of power it can generate, the frequency at which it works and its efficacy in actually treating the patients.

The device at Physis Physical Therapy brings in the unit from STORZ Medical and at the higher end of the cost spectrum to provide shockwave therapy near you. STORZ Medical have patented the technology that generates the shockwaves. As a result, the treatments are actually effective and patients see relief in their pain.

As extracorporeal shockwave therapy near you is not covered by insurance, it is cost-effective to be treated with a machine that actually works and alleviates pain. Essentially, you see the results that you are paying for.

How is it applied?

Applying shockwave therapy is accomplished in three easy steps: 

1. Your therapist will find the area of treatment with palpation
   
   
2. Gel is applied to the area of pain
   
   
3. The shockwave applicator is pressed at the painful area and then the start button is pressed.