Discover The Healing power of Softwave Therapy

Softwave’s OrthoGold 100 is an advanced shockwave therapy device that uses electro-hydraulically produced spark gap technology.Its patented design features a parabolic reflector/applicator that produces highly effective, low-intensity, unfocused shockwaves. The applicator spreads energy to large areas of both superficial and deep tissue injuries, causing a biological response to initiate the body’s own natural healing process. Shockwave therapy, also known as extra-corporeal shockwave therapy (ESWT), uses acoustic waves to stimulate healingin injured tissue. The treatments rely on the physics of shockwaves and the biological responses
of tissue to promote regeneration. The physics of shockwaves is defined as acoustic waves that carry energy and propagate through a medium (e.g., tissue). When shockwaves travel through tissue, they can cause mechanical stresses that induce a cascade of biological responses. Mechanotransduction is the process in which mechanical forces are converted into biochemical signals, triggering various biological processes in cells such as fibroblasts, osteoblasts, and endothelial cells. Rapid pressure changes in shockwaves cause tiny gas bubbles to form and collapse within the tissue fluid, known as cavitation. This cavitation effect can create localized shear stress that stimulates cellular repair mechanisms, which can alter cell membrane permeability and stimulate cellular receptors. Shockwaves can dilate blood vessels in the treated areas, promoting angiogenesis (formation of new blood vessels) and increasing blood supply, which brings in essential nutrients and removes waste products. Shockwaves can also reduce pain through a combination of effects, such as reducing nerve sensitivity, increasing local endorphin production, and inhibiting the transmission of pain signals through sensory nerve fibers. Shockwave therapy is believed to activate cellular processes that enhance tissue repair and regeneration, including: – Stimulation of Growth Factors: Such as TGF-β1, which helps in collagen synthesis and tissue repair. -Collagen Production: Increased collagen synthesis aids in the repair and strengthens damaged tendons, ligaments, and other tissues. – Stem Cell Activation: Shockwaves attract stem cells to sites of injury, aiding in the body’s natural healing response. – Reduction of Inflammation: Certain cytokines (proteins that mediate inflammation) are modulated by shockwave treatment, leading to decreased inflammation and faster healing. Shockwave therapy is particularly effective for conditions where tissues undergo chronic stress, causing micro-traumas that lead to poor healing: – Tendinopathies: Such as tennis elbow, Achilles tendinitis, and plantar fasciitis. – Muscle Pain and Spasms: Shockwaves can reduce muscle tension, improve mobility, and reduce pain. – Bone Healing: Shockwave therapy can stimulate bone growth in nonunion fractures (fractures that fail to heal naturally). – Calcific Deposits: Shockwaves can fragment calcific deposits in tendons, which are then resorbed by the body.