Shockwave Therapy in Louisville KY
Lowe Chiropractic & Wellness uses Shockwave Therapy in Louisville KY as a part of a whole-patient approach to improving patient health and well-being. Officially called low-intensity extracorporeal shockwave therapy (Li-ESWT), the procedure is more commonly known as shockwave therapy.
CONDITIONS TREATED BY SHOCKWAVE THERAPY in Louisville KY
- Tennis Elbow
- Achilles
- Rotator Cuff
- Plantar Fasciitis
- Peripheral Neuropathy
- Jumper's Knee
- Calcific Tendinitis Of The Shoulder
THERE MAY BE HOPE FOR YOU
The energy waves stimulate the body’s natural healing mechanisms through microtrauma to the area. It triggers your own regenerative cells to come to the area and heal the tissue. It enhances vascularization and nerve regeneration as well.
HOW IS THERAPY DONE?
Your Louisville KY therapist will discuss your symptoms with you and locate the source of pain. They will then mark the area intended for the Shockwave Therapy. A gel is applied to optimize the contact between the application device and your skin. The handpiece delivers pulsations to the pain area for a number of prescribed pulses, depending on the condition.
Frequently Asked Questions
HOW SUCCESSFUL IS THE TREATMENT?
Success Rates: 90% improvement was recorded for the treatment of Plantar Fasciitis (heel pain) by the Journal of Orthopedic Research (2005). The same publication quotes a 77% success rate when treating Tennis Elbow with Radial Shockwave Therapy and other clinical studies have generally reported a success rate in excess of 75%. Nice (National Institute of Clinical Excellence) provided evidence to the NHS: NICE evidence for Shockwave.
Shockwave Therapy is FDA cleared for the treatment of acute and chronic musculoskeletal pain and connective tissue disorders; there are no known risks or complications.
IS SHOCKWAVE THERAPY COVERED BY INSURANCE?
ARE THERE ANY CONTRAINDICATIONS WITH SHOCKWAVE THERAPY?
HOW MANY SESSIONS DO I NEED?
WHEN WILL I SEE IMPROVEMENT FROM SHOCKWAVE THERAPY?
Monday
8:00am - 12:00pm
2:00pm - 6:00pm
Tuesday
8:00am - 12:00pm
2:00pm - 6:00pm
Wednesday
8:00am - 12:00pm
2:00pm - 6:00pm
Thursday
8:00am - 12:00pm
2:00pm - 6:00pm
Friday
8:00am - 12:00pm
2:00pm - 6:00pm
Saturday & Sunday
Closed
Lowe Chiropractic & Wellness
10306 Shelbyville Rd
Louisville, KY 40223