Shockwave therapy has emerged as a powerful non-invasive treatment modality for a wide range of musculoskeletal conditions. Clinicians and medical professionals use two primary types of shockwave machines: focused shockwave therapy machines and radial shockwave therapy machines. Though they both operate on the principle of delivering acoustic energy to the body’s tissues, their mechanisms of...Read More

Plantar fasciitis is a common and often debilitating condition that affects a significant portion of the population, particularly those who are active or overweight. This condition involves inflammation of the plantar fascia, a thick band of tissue that runs along the bottom of the foot, leading to severe heel pain that can impair daily activities....Read More

Wrist tendonitis is a common condition that affects a significant portion of the population, particularly those engaged in repetitive manual activities. Its impact on patients can be profound, resulting in pain, functional limitations, and reduced quality of life. Effective treatment modalities are crucial in clinical settings to ensure optimal patient outcomes. Utilizing advanced medical devices...Read More

What are Stroz Duolith Machines?  The Storz Duolith line of shockwave therapy systems is used for a wide range of musculoskeletal, orthopedic, and rehabilitation applications. As new technologies emerge, many clinics find it challenging to determine which Duolith model best aligns with their treatment goals and patient needs. This guide compares the most popular Storz...Read More

Radial shockwave therapy (RSWT) is a widely adopted modality in the treatment of musculoskeletal disorders and various soft tissue conditions. This technology harnesses the power of pressure waves to induce therapeutic effects, including pain relief, inflammation reduction, and mobility improvement. For providers, finding the best shockwave therapy machine is crucial to maximizing treatment efficacy and...Read More

Conversation with Dr. John David Mullins Smith, William ‘I’ve become a lot more open-minded than I was when I first started. I became more accepting of new therapies and not so closed-minded, asking if is there a better way to do this?’ When he first treated patients with SoftWave in 2018, Dr. John David Mullins...Read More

Shock waves are defined as types of acoustic pressure waves that develop during sudden releases of energy. The best-known natural phenomenon is thunder following lightning. Another example is the “bang” an aircraft produces when it breaks the sound barrier. Both focused shock waves and unfocused sound waves are produced in these examples. Additionally, almost all...Read More

We tested the hypothesis that extracorporeal shock wave (ECSW) therapy can effectivelyprotect sciatic nerve (SN) from diabetes mellitus (DM)-induced neuropathy in leptin-deficient (ob/ob) mice. Methodsand results: Eighteen-week C57BL/6 mice (n=8) served as age-matched controls (group 1) and ob/ob mice (n=16)were categorized into DM (group 2) and DM + ECSW (0.12 mJ/mm2for 4 times of 200...Read More

The gold standard for peripheral nerve regeneration uses a sensory autograft to bridge a motor/sensory defect site. For motor nerves to regenerate, Schwann cells (SC) myelinate the newly grown axon. Sensory SCs have a reduced ability to produce myelin, partially explaining low success rates of autografts. This issue is masked in pre-clinical research by the...Read More