TARGETED PAIN RELIEF
The Intelect® RPW Lite allows for the treatment of indications with radial, pneumatically-generated, low-energy acoustic waves, or ‘pressure pulses’. The applied pressure pulse propagates radially within the tissue, generating a therapeutic effect.
TREATMENT GUIDELINES
- Localize the painful areas you plan to treat
- Select the most appropriate transmitters based on treatment goal and targeted tissue
- Apply water-based ultrasound gel to the skin overlying the treatment area
- Always start with a lower level of intensity
- Perform a post-treatment test for improved function and decrease in pain
As a result of clinical evidence, most treatment protocols are based on 5 to 10 sessions of 1,500-2,500 shocks.
INDICATIONS
- Achilles Tendinopathy1
- Carpal Tunnel Syndrome2
- Plantar Fasciitis3
- Trigger Finger4
- Trigger Points5
- Pain And Inflammation Management in Orthopaedic Conditions6
- Pain in the musculosketal system
- In orthopaedic conditions to the skin, muscles, facial wrinkles, connective tissue and tendons
CLINICAL REFERENCES
1. Gerdesmeyer L. Current evidence of extracorporeal shock wave therapy in chronic Achilles tendinopathy.Int J Surg. 2015 Dec;24(Pt B):154-9.
2. Wu YT. Effect of radial shock wave therapy for carpal tunnel syndrome: A prospective randomized, double-blind, placebocontrolled trial.J Orthop Res. 2016 Jun;34(6):977-84.
3. Ogden JA. Shockwave therapy for chronic proximal plantar fasciitis: a meta-analysis.Foot Ankle Int. 2002 Apr;23(4):301-8.
4. Yildirim P. Extracorporeal shock wave therapy versus corticosteroid injection in the treatment of trigger finger: a randomized controlled study.J Hand Surg Eur. 2016 Nov;41(9):977-983.
5. Nedelka T. 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.Neuro Endocrinol Lett. 2014;35(5):393-7.
6. Schmitz C. Efficacy and safety of extracorporeal shock wave therapy for orthopedic conditions: a systematic review on studies listed in the PEDro database.Br Med Bull. 2015;116:115-38.
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