Piezoelectric Shockwave in Fort Collins, Colorado
“What is piezoelectric shockwave therapy?”
Piezoelectric impulse therapy, also called focused shockwave, is a non-invasive treatment for musculoskeletal pain. It sends pulses through the treated tissue, reaching scar tissue and calcific fibroblasts, to stimulate remodeling and healing. It is not electrical, radial or air shock therapy.
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At Hecker Sports Medicine®, we are always looking to provide patients with the right solution for their ankle and foot pain. Dr. Hecker and his team of highly-educated professionals strive to offer non-invasive and minimally-invasive procedures for people dealing with pain without the need to resort to surgery.
Surgery can be a solution to pain and discomfort to some of the more serious problems, but in most cases, it is not ideal, as it often leaves scar tissue that can become a different problem down the road and it requires the patient to go through arduous recovery periods coupled with physical therapy.
Our body has the natural ability to heal itself and with the right treatment, we can improve on that healing process to make it more efficient and act quicker. That’s why we bring you piezoelectric — we’ll have you feeling better in no time!
What is Piezoelectric Impulse Therapy?
Piezoelectric impulse therapy, also known as shockwave or focused shockwave therapy, is a non-invasive solution to pain that has been proven to be extremely effective when treating the musculoskeletal system — it’s not electrical, radial or air shock therapy.
This therapy works by sending pulses throughout the treated tissue to improve the pace of healing and promote its regeneration process, helping your body to work more efficiently in the area. The pulses from the therapy hit the scar tissue and calcific fibroblasts, stimulating and promoting remodeling injured tissue and healing in the area.
Dr. Thomas Hecker uses the most advanced shockwave system. Unlike other methods that use low impact air or radial impulse, Piezo is a unique electromagnetic impulse system that uses a non-inflammatory stimulus to tissue producing a more complete recovery of the injury.
Questions about Piezoelectric Shockwave
- How is piezo different from other shockwave systems?
- Other methods use low-impact air or radial impulse. Piezo is a focused impulse system that gives tissue a non-inflammatory stimulus.
- Why consider this before surgery?
- Surgery can be the right answer for some serious problems, but it often leaves scar tissue that can become a different problem later, and it requires a long recovery with physical therapy.
- Is shockwave therapy invasive?
- No. It is non-invasive.
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