Question 1

What is ESWT Therapy?

Accepted Answer

It stands for Extracorporeal Shock Wave Therapy. It’s a non-surgical, non-invasive treatment of soft tissue, bone, heel and joint pain.

Question 2

What is SWTRT?

Accepted Answer

It stands for SoftWave Tissue Regeneration Technologies. This is the company that offers the only unfocused true shock wave  technology device.

Question 3

What is SoftWave Therapy?

Accepted Answer

It is treatment involving technology that applies short, frequent, and high intensity bursts of mechanical energy (in the form of a shock wave) into soft-tissue that is injured, scarred, or contains  adhesions, is painful, or inflamed.

Question 4

Is the Treatment new?

Accepted Answer

No. It is the standard of care for soft tissue injuries in Europe and has been a non-surgical option in the U.S. for over 20 years.

Question 5

Is it FDA approved?

Accepted Answer

It is FDA 510(k) cleared for: Activation of connective tissue, treatment of chronic diabetic foot ulcers and treatment of acute second-degree burns, Pain reduction and Improved blood supply.

Question 6

What is its intended use?

Accepted Answer

It is an alternative to surgery to treat musculoskeletal and soft tissue conditions.

Question 7

Does it work?

Accepted Answer

Depending on the treatment type, studies show success rates of up to 99%.

Question 8

Is SoftWave better than other ESWT devices on the market?

Accepted Answer

Definitely. The therapy has a wider and deeper therapeutic energy zone than all other devices on the market. This results in greater healing as the energy is spread over a vastly larger and deeper area.

Question 9

Is it painful?

Accepted Answer

There may be mild discomfort, but patients typically don’t complain of treatment pain.

Question 10

Who performs the treatment?

Accepted Answer

Anyone in the practice that has been certified through SoftWave TRT. Please check your local and state laws as they may vary.

Question 11

How long is the treatment?

Accepted Answer

Typically, 5-15 minutes.

Question 12

How many treatments are recommended?

Accepted Answer

Typically, 6-8 spread out throughout the course of 6 weeks.

Question 13

What are the dimensions of the device?

Accepted Answer

21.8 x 40 x 45.9 cm
8.58 x 15.75 x 18.07 in 
36.38 lbs

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