Shockwave Therapy Machines
Venn Healthcare is the UK & Ireland’s No 1 supplier and educator of extracorporeal shockwave .therapy machines and treatment, supplying over 1000 NHS hospitals, .private hospitals and private clinics.
Extracorporeal Shockwave Therapy
Extracorporeal Shockwave Therapy or ESWT is an established and effective treatment for soft-tissue injuries that is recommended by the National Institute for Health and Clinical Excellence (NICE). Shockwave Therapy has been clinically proven and is recognised by the top orthopaedic hospitals and professional sports bodies. In addition, ESWT is covered by private health insurers.
Venn Healthcare has partnered with Storz Medical to supply their focused shockwave and radial shockwave therapy machines and equipment. Storz Medical AG manufactures the most technologically advanced and successful Shockwave ESWT systems in the world. Our customers include a number of UK Athletics, Welsh Rugby Union and many Premier League football clubs, as well as a wide range of hospitals, and private physiotherapy, osteopath, podiatry and chiropractic clinics. You can view our range of shockwave therapy machines below. We supply shockwave machines from entry level to multi-disciplinary use.
Purchasing a Storz Medical system will automatically give you exclusive access to the ICE Shockwave Portal. Catch up on the latest educational and scientific information quickly and easily from one easy-to-navigate resource.
Shockwaves stimulate the regeneration of skeletal muscle tissue and accelerate repair processes.
American Journal for Sports Medicine
What is Shockwave Therapy ESWT?
Shockwave therapy machines pass short, intense energy sound waves, travelling faster than the speed of sound, into affected tissues. This causes microtrauma, increases blood flow and stimulates an acute inflammatory response which aids the healing process.
Shockwave therapy is widely used in physiotherapy, podiatry, sports medicine, urology and orthopaedics to provide fast pain relief and increased mobility. ESWT (Extracorporeal Shockwave Therapy) is increasingly used as a treatment for health problems such as erectile dysfunction, slow-healing wounds, cellulite and neurological conditions.
Discover why more practices are turning to Shockwave Therapy (ESWT) for fast, reliable results. Contact us now to help you unlock Shockwave’s potential for your patients.
The Many Benefits Of
Shockwave Therapy:
- Quick Recovery
- Fewer potential complications
- No anesthesia
- Non invasive
- No medication
- Fast treatment: 20 minutes per session
- Significant clinical benefit: often seen 6 to 8 weeks after treatment
The History of Shockwave Therapy
Shockwave therapy was first created back in the 1970’s and was exclusively used as an effective treatment technique for kidney stones. Using this method hugely reduced the need for a painful, invasive surgery, and the same goes for musculoskeletal conditions we see today.
What are Shockwaves?
In a nutshell, Shockwaves are high-energy, audible sound waves. Shockwaves have been used in medicine since 1980, treating many conditions including the disintegration of kidney stones. In rehabilitation therapy, shockwaves are channeled to the area to accelerate healing.
Shockwave Therapy (ESWT) involves passing short, intense sound waves into damaged tissues, which increases blood flow, has an analgesic effect and stimulates the repair and regeneration process. The treatment puts the cells into repair mode and allows your body to restart its own accelerated healing process.
Is Shockwave Therapy Clinically Proven?
Absolutely. Shockwave Therapy is clinically proven and well approved by the top orthopaedic hospitals, and used by well established professional sports bodies.
Shockwave has both NICE guidance and FDA approval for a large number of indications. Shockwave Therapy delivered by qualified therapists is largely risk and side-effect-free, making it a safe treatment choice for musculoskeletal conditions and chronic pain.
Two Types of Shockwave Therapy
Shockwaves can be either focused or radial.
Focused shockwave therapy machines produce sound waves that are gathered (or focused) into deeper regions of the body, approximately 12.5cm. It is at this point that they reach their maximum energy. Focused shockwaves are used in the treatment of deep trigger points or areas, whereas radial shockwaves transmit outwards and do not reach as deep into the target area.
Radial shockwaves therapy machines perform on greater surface areas of application or larger regions of the body. The type of shockwave therapy machine best for your clinic depends on the patients you see and the conditions you are treating. Some therapists will use a combination of both for maximum effect.
For more information, visit our Radial Vs Focus Shockwave Therapy Guide
Two Technologies – Two Ways of Generation
Choose Your Technology
Focused
Higher energy density | Regenerative
Focused shockwave therapy is ideal for:
Diffuse Pain Presentation / Acute pain & Flare Ups
Insertional Tendinopathies / Deep-Seated Tendons
Degenerative Pathologies / Bone stress Injuries / Stress Fractures / Non-unions / Osteoarthritis / Spinal Facet Joint Pain / Coccydynia / Carpal Tunnel / Men’s Health – ED / CPPS / Wound Healing
Radial
Lower energy density | Pro-Inflammatory
Radial shockwave therapy is ideal for:
Localised Pain Symptoms / Chronic and Stable Pain
Large muscle groups and muscle disorders / Plantar Fasciitis
Myofascial Pain Syndrome / Chronic Tendinopathies
Superficial treatment depths / Larger treatment areas
Focused vs Radial
Focused Shockwave (FSW)
PENETRATION DEPTH
0-12.5 CM
ENERGY CAPACITY
High
REPETITION OF SESSIONS
Less
CHRONIC CONDITION
Yes
EFFECTIVENESS
Focal Zone Inside Tissue
PRECISION
Exact/High
TOLERANCE OF PAIN
Higher
INDICATION RANGE
Large
OVERALL EFFECT
Cell & Tissue Matrix
NOISE LEVEL
Low
Radial Shockwave (RSW)
PENETRATION DEPTH
3-5 CM
ENERGY CAPACITY
Low
REPETITION OF SESSIONS
More
CHRONIC CONDITION
Depends on Indication
EFFECTIVENESS
Focal Zone at Transmitter Tip
PRECISION
Generous
TOLERANCE OF PAIN
Lower
INDICATION RANGE
Standard/Soft Tissue
OVERALL EFFECT
Tissue Matrix
NOISE LEVEL
High
What can be treated with shockwave therapy?
Shockwave therapy has become widely popular and accessible as it is clinically proven to provide fast and .effective results, along with the added bonus of no medication and it’s non-invasive nature.
Many injuries and disorders have been effectively treated with the use of shockwave therapy, including, but not limited to:
Common indications
- Jumper’s Knee
- Painful Shoulder
- Tennis Elbow
- Golfers Elbow
- Heel Spur
- Plantar Fasciitis
- Insertional Pain
- Chronic tendinopathy/chronic pain
- Medial tibial stress syndrome
- Calcifications
- Hip pain
- Achilles tendinitis
- Myofascial Pain Syndromes
- Musculoskeletal Conditions (you can find specific facts and stats here.)
- Calcific Tendonitis
- Hamstring Tendinopathy
- Non healing wounds
- Non Unions
- Men’s Sexual Health – ED, Peyronies and CPPS
How much do shockwave therapy treatments cost?
The cost of shockwave therapy varies from clinic to clinic and depending on the exact type of shockwave treatment required and if the therapy is combined with other treatments. As a general guide Shockwave Therapy ESWT sessions start anywhere from about £60-£100 per session, with a lot offering discounts the more sessions you book.
Some types of extracorporeal shockwave therapy are also available on the NHS, although the waiting list for treatment can be long.
What are the Therapeutic .Effects of Shockwave Therapy?
The therapeutic effects of shockwaves on the musculoskeletal system for pain relief and healing are based on host cellular and molecular mechanisms. Scientists fully recognise the valuable effects of shockwave treatments and how they trigger direct action adequately.
Substance P
One of the central messenger substances that is released is known as Substance P, which is a growth factor and pain moderator. The discharge of such a substance produces an analgesic effect whilst amplifying the blood vessels, boosting blood circulation and contributing to the design of new bone tissue. In essence, we know that when treating an area of pain, shockwaves directly speed up the repair process.
Triggers Cellular Defenses
By committing to the release of free radicals, shockwave treatments help to enhance our endogenous cellular defense mechanisms to protect us from disease. The body’s signal and modulator modules play a crucial role in the activation of these cells.
The Cox II Enzyme
By suppressing inflammatory mediators such as Cyclooxygenase-2 (COX II), shockwaves create an anti-inflammatory reaction, which decreases any inflammatory process. In short, it is an important stimulant during the healing process.
Over Stimulates Nerve Fibres
Studies carried out by Scientists have also shown that shockwaves act in another unique way – hyper stimulating the nerve fibres, this blocks any escalation in pain stimulation and therefore strengthens the analgesic effect (also known as Gate Control Theory).
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