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Revolutionary Medicine - Shockwave Therapy for Chronic Pain
Sufferers by C. Bailey-Lloyd
Article by, C. Bailey-Lloyd
Stripped from the scenes from science fiction novels and films,
shockwave therapy is a newage alternative to chronic pain
sufferers. Utilized not only on humans for over 25 years for
urologic and orthopedic conditions, shockwave therapy has even
been introduced to veterinary and equine medicine as well.
Helping individuals suffering from a range of conditions,
including: golf or tennis elbow, stiff shoulders, calcaneal
spurs, joint calcification, chronic tendon pain, and many other
musculoskeletal disorders; shockwave therapy could possibly be
the answer to help and healing.
To learn about Shockwave Therapy, I contacted Ms. LuJean Smith
(Public Relations' Director) of Siemens Medical Solutions. In an
informal interview, I asked Ms. Smith a few questions about this
revolutionary therapy and how it aids patients with healing:
[C. Bailey-Lloyd]: "Could you please tell me who developed and
first began utilizing shockwave therapy?" [L. Smith]: "German
aerospace engineers realized the concept caused pitting or
cavitation on aircraft parts. The first use of the technology
for health care was for kidney stones in the 1970s."
(*Through further research, I discovered that 98% of all kidney
stones are treated with shockwave therapy, also known as
lithotripsy.)
Ms. Smith explained exactly how shockwave therapy works:
"A shockwave is created by an intense change in pressure just as
upi experience witht he sonic boom of an aircraft or the force
you feel after a bolt of lightening. The shock wave is an
acoustic wave with a quick rise in maximum pressure and a
frequency spectrum ranging from audible to the far end of the
ultrasonic scale.
Extracorpeal Shock waves used in medicine today are created as a
result of electromagnetic, piezoelectric, or electro hydraulic
generation.
Sonucur utilized an electromagnetic system that consists of an
electromagnetic coil and opposing metal membrane. A high current
impulse is released through the coil to create a strong magnetic
field which causes a current in the opposing metal membrane.
This current rapidly accelerates the membrane away from the coil
producing an acoustic impulse in the surrounding water.
The acoustic impulse is focused by an acoustic lens to direct
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controls the focus size and the amount of energy produced at the
targeted tissue. The mechanisms for healing are not fully
understood..."
Additionally, Ms. Smith expressed valuable insight regarding
scientific evaluation supporting shockwave therapy. According to
scientific studies, shockwave increases vascularization in
treatment regions (based on MRI results). Furthermore, shockwave
impact reduces pain from nerves as confirmed through lab test
results on isolated nerve cells. And, consistent with
Gate-Control theory (Gate-Control therory predicts that
massaging a particular area stimulates large diameter nerve
fibres; whereby pain relief is achieved.), shockwave eradicated
chronic pain memory via over-stimulation.
Siemen's Sonocur Basic system has an articulating head that is
placed directly onto the area of treatment, where adjustments
are fine-tuned to the specific therapeutic focus. Once adjusted,
preset pulses (shockwaves) are administered at low-energy
levels; thus permitting anesthesia-free therapy.
When asked how long treatment lasts, Ms. Smith relayed that
treatments generally last 15-30 minutes and is standardly
administered over a course of three (3) treatments.
[C. Bailey-Lloyd]: "How long has this treatment been in use and
how successful is it?" [L. Smith]: "The treatments have been
used in Europe since the early 1990s. Clinical Treatments in the
US started in 2000 with full approval for Sonocur in 2002.
Success rates vary due to physician, experience and patient
conditions. Studies have shown patients with complete recovery,
patients with partial recovery, and patients with little or no
recovery. But in general, 65% - 70% of patients the results have
been quite favorable."
[C. Bailey-Lloyd]: "How effective is shockwave therapy as
opposed to other conventional treatments?" [L. Smith]: "Normal
treatments for various tendonapathies include steroid
injections, physical therapy, various orthopedic support devices
and in chronic conditions, even surgery. Study data shows some
chronic patients have responded to none of the aforementioned
treatments and have shown complete recovery with ESWL
treatments. (ESWL therapy is recommended for patients that have
a history of at least 6 months pain and unfavorable results with
at least 3 of the conventional treatments.)"
[C. Bailey-Lloyd]: "Are there any side effects to this
treatment? Please Explain." [L. Smith]: "The 2 most common side
effects reported were slight nausea during the actual treamtne
(approx. 20% of study patients) and soreness or stiffness the
next day after the treatment. (Much like one feels the next day
after a hard physical workout.)"
Ms. Smith also told me that shockwave therapy is readily used in
approximately 175 sites across the Nation alone. Primarily
orthopedic, sports medicine and podiatrist physicians provide
shockwave therapy services. Additionally, "...shockwave therapy
is approved by the FDA in uses for Chronic Plantar fascilitis
and medial or lateral epicondylitis." Globally, "...shockwave
therapy is utilized for tendonapathies, knees, shoulders, and
treatment of Nonunion fractures."
In closing, shockwave therapy has been proven to stimulate and
accelerate human healing process. While research continues at
multiple sites around the country, shockwave therapy is
revolutionizing modern medicine and effectively demonstrates how
to achieve overall health. To learn more about shockwave
therapy, or Sonucur visit Siemens Medical Solutions at
www.usa.siemens.com/medicalpressroom or contact Ms. Lujean Smith
at lujean.smith@siemens.com
To find a practitioner who utilizes shockwave therapy, feel free
to peruse our practitioner directory at holisticjunction.com
today.
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2004 C. Bailey-Lloyd 2004 Lady Camelot
C. Bailey-Lloyd (Lady Camelot) currently serves as the Public
Relations' Director for www.holisticjunction.com. To contact Ms.
Bailey-Lloyd, or to gain article reprint permission, email her
at ladycamelot@holisticjunction.com
References:
01. Siemens Medical Solutions
www.usa.siemens.com/medicalpressroom LuJean Smith, Manager,
Public Relations
02. Southern California Orthopedic Institute
www.scoi.com/fellows/shock-wave-therapy.htm
03. Wisconsin Equine Clinic Horse Shockwave Therapy
www.wisconsinequineclinic.com/html/shockwave_therapy.htm
04. Gate Control Theory www.painforum.com/en/1/hcpmjgate.html
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About the author:
C. Bailey Lloyd,aka. Lady Camelot a freelance writer, poet and
artist, is currently the Public Relations' Dir. of
www.holisticjunction.com