Shock wave are sound waves that are penetrating the tissue to create a biological response. For radial therapy we are using sound waves mechanically transduced by the machine creating pressure changes in tissue.
That energy expenditure is going towards rapid pressure waves or rapid pressure changes into the target tissue. Rapid Pressure Wave (RPW) is another. name and accurate description of SW.
Shock Wave Therapy is usually 1 X/week. For conditions like Tennisor Golfer’s elbow, frozen shoulder, knee pain or plantar fasciitis, we are hopefully doing enough each session that the body needs 4-6 days to heal. and prepare. for the next SWT.