Acoustic Wave Therapy Sarasota, FL
Acoustic Wave Therapy (AWT) also known as Shockwave Therapy (SWT) is the therapeutic application of pressure waves generated acoustically. At Sarasota Sports Medicine, our acoustic wave therapy in Sarasota, FL applies a focused shock wave to specific injured tissues of the body. Depending on the injury, the doctor will apply the therapy to muscles, tendons, ligaments and even bone. The effects of the treatment is an actual breakdown of adhesions (scar tissue) between muscle, tendon and ligament fibers. Bone spurs or calcific deposits in tendons, ligaments and even blood vessels begin to break apart and dissolve.
This controlled tissue destruction leads to the second phase, which is a focused healing response as the body then begins to repair the treated area. Combined with other therapies such as laser therapy, the treated area creates the formation of new blood vessels (angiogenesis) which improves the circulation to the treated tissue. This leads to the third effect which is reduction of pain and improved range of motion.
Getting Back to What You Love!
Acoustic Wave Therapy (AWS) physically stimulates the body’s cells biologic response and healing mechanisms. The response to the physical stimulus is cell dependent and leads to several biologic responses including:
Reduction of inflammation and, as a result, pain
Release of growth factors
Activation of stem cells, platelets, etc.
Increased blood flow
Conditions Treated at Sarasota Sports Medicine with Acoustic Wave Therapy in Sarasota, FL:
Achilles Tendonitis
Golfer’s/Tennis Elbow
Knee Arthritis
Lower/Upper Back Pain
Morton’s Neuroma
Gout
Plantar Fasciitis
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
Heel Spurs
Bone Spurs
Greater Trochanteric Bursitis
TMJ
Jumpers Knee
Runners Knee
Ligament Strains/Tears
Muscle Injuries
Neck Pain
Rotator Cuff Strains/Tears
Sarasota Sports Medicine is revolutionizing the healthcare industry by providing an unparalleled level of service, patient satisfaction, and bringing you the latest, cutting-edge sports injury treatments typically only found in professional athletic training rooms.
Our dedicated staff is committed to helping our patients regain the ability to pursue their passion.
One visit to Sarasota Sports Medicine and Pain Management in Florida, and you’ll discover;