EMfocus ShockWave Therapy
Now offered by Dr. Robertson, ND
Accelerating Healing | Restoring Function | Relieving Pain
What is Shockwave Therapy?
Shockwave therapy is a non-surgical, FDA approved treatment that employs sound waves to stimulate the body’s healing processes and promote tissue repair. It enhances circulation, encourages growth factor release, and may help break down calcium deposits in damaged tissues.
​This therapy is often used for chronic musculoskeletal conditions like plantar fasciitis and tennis elbow.
What are the Benefits?​
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This non-surgical procedure allows patients to avoid downtime and return to normal activities relatively quickly.
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Encourages the body to heal itself by regenerating damaged or inflamed tissues effectively.
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Supports Natural HealingHelps reduce both acute and chronic pain by addressing the underlying cause of the condition.
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Pain Reduction Helps reduce both acute and chronic pain by addressing the underlying cause of the condition.
How It Works
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Acoustic Energy & Cellular Activation: FDA-cleared shockwave devices send high-energy sound waves (acoustic pulses) into the affected area. These waves trigger a biological process known as mechanotransduction, where mechanical forces are converted into cellular signals that kickstart the healing process.
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Enhanced Circulation: The treatment boosts blood flow in the targeted region, ensuring a better supply of oxygen, nutrients, and repair cells to support tissue recovery.
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Stimulating Tissue Repair: Shockwave therapy activates fibroblasts, which help heal soft connective tissue, and osteoblasts, which aid in bone regeneration—both essential for forming healthy new tissue.
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Pain Relief Mechanism: The treatment can reduce pain by overstimulating nerves in the injured area, a mechanism referred to as hyperstimulation anesthesia, which dulls pain signals temporarily.
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Clinical Evidence:
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Widely used in sports medicine and orthopedics worldwide. Research consistently shows improved pain, mobility, and healing after just a few treatments.
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Research:
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- The Role of Extracorporeal Shockwave Treatment in Musculoskeletal Disorders Moya D, Ramón S, Schaden W, Wang CJ, Guiloff L, Cheng JH The Journal of Bone and Joint Surgery (2018)
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-Clinically Relevant Effectiveness Of Focused Extracorporeal Shock Wave Therapy In The Treatment Of Chronic Plantar Fasciitis: A Randomized, Controlled Multicenter Study Gollwitzer, H; Saxena, A; DiDomenico, LA, Galli, L; Bouché, RT; Caminear, DS, Fullem, B, Vester, JC; Horn, C; Banke, IJ, Burgkart, R, Gerdesmeyer, L. The Journal of Bone and Joint Surgery (2015)
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-The Effectiveness Of Extracorporeal Shock Wave Therapy In Lower Limb Tendinopathy: A Systematic Review. Mani-Babu S, Morrissey D, Waugh C, Screen H, Barton C. American Journal of Sports Medicine (2014)
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-Extracorporeal Shock Wave Therapy In The Treatment Of Chronic Tendinopathies. Sems A, Dimeff R, Iannotti JP. Journal of the American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons (2006)
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-Mechano-Transduction Effect Of Shockwaves In The Treatment Of Lumbar Facet Joint Pain: Comparative Effectiveness Evaluation Of Shockwave Therapy, Steroid Injections And Radiofrequency Medial Branch Neurotomy. Nedelka T, Nedelka J, Schlenker J, Hankins C, Mazanec R. (Neoro Enocrinology Letters 2014)
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