Malignant tumors, metastases, multiple myeloma and lymphoma in the treatment area should be considered contraindications for treatment with low and high energy focused and radial shockwaves. Cancer itself, in the form of the underlying disease, is not a contraindication for ESWT. There are absolute contraindications against the use of shock wave therapy in people who have implanted devices or implanted hormones. Shockwave therapy uses waves that are both positive and negative.
Any of these types of waves have the potential to damage nerve stimulators and other types of implanted devices. Waves can cause unwanted effects and equipment failure. Implanted hormones could be released too quickly if shockwaves were applied. There are several absolute contraindications for shockwave therapy and several relative.
Shockwaves are sound waves that have specific physical characteristics, including non-linearity, high peak pressure followed by low traction amplitude, short rise time and short duration (10 ms). They have a single pulse, a wide frequency range (0-20 MHz) and a high pressure amplitude (0-120 MPa). The use of shock wave therapy on certain parts of the body may be effective, but it poses a danger to the patient. In cases where there are relative contraindications, Shockwave therapy should be used with extreme caution.
However, the use of Shockwave treatment on the foot of a pregnant woman can be relatively safe if it is done carefully. It has been clearly established that the shock wave can release destructive forces, which, when observed in transitions, have demonstrated the ability not only to potentially damage brain matter, but also to destroy it. There are strong warnings against performing shockwave treatments anywhere on the surface of the lungs or shockwave treatments on areas of the body that could cause the shockwave to be inadvertently directed into the lungs. Shockwave therapy is an innovative therapy that can target specific pain in bones, joints, muscles, tendons and ligaments.
Shockwave therapy was originally developed to help urologists treat kidney stones non-invasively, in the late nineties. But even though when used following proper protocols, shockwave therapy can trigger positive biological effects that can promote healing. , better blood flow and faster tissue regeneration, contraindications should make doctors stop. Shockwave therapy is also known as extracorporeal shock wave therapy (ESWT) or radial shock wave therapy (RSWT).
Shockwave therapy is a safe and effective treatment if administered in a professional setting, but there are circumstances in which it is not recommended. Steroid injections can weaken an area, and using Shockwave therapy immediately afterwards could cause serious harm. Shockwave therapy is a non-invasive, non-surgical treatment, but you may feel a little pain or discomfort in the treatment area during the procedure. If due caution is taken during treatment, Shockwave therapy may be used in patients with bleeding disorders or in those taking anticoagulants.
If you have scar tissue in the area that contributes to pain, shockwave therapy will also help break down this thick fibrous tissue. Shockwave therapy has relative contraindications when treating cancerous tissue because, although it can stimulate cell growth, shockwaves can also destroy cancerous tissue.
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