Radial shockwave therapy   BS-SWT2X     

BS-SWT2X RSWT system adopts Radial shockwave therapy (RSWT), which is a method for the treatment of superficial orthopedic disorders developed over the past 20 years. A great deal of experience and a large number of study reports by users has now confirmed its efficacy. The extreme method of using bundled sound waves with high intensity was selected because the mechanical/acoustic waves of force can be focused at a defined point with a parabolic reflector to ensure that stress limits are not exceeded in the remaining tissue. Depending on the geometry of the lens the focus is 7 to 14 cm from the shockwave source.

The focused shockwaves were initially only used experimentally for superficial orthopedic problems such as calcification (heel spurs and impingement) and therapy-resistant tendon and insertion conditions.

There are two probable primary effects: 1. Direct reaction to the mechanical stimulation 2. Indirect stimulation triggering cellular and biochemical processes based on triggering a reactive system.

Applications:

1. Normalisation of the muscle tone through stimulation of the muscle spindle and the Golgi apparatus of the muscle tendon

2. Pain overlay based on the gate-control principle (Melzack and Wall) with parallel endorphin release by the stimulation of the skin's pressure and touch receptors

3. Stimulation of cellular activity and changes in cell-membrane permeability caused by direct mechanical stress in the cell wall

4. Internal cellular building processes for reinforcement of the mechanical structure as a consequence of the mechanical stress at the limit of stress capacityt

5. Increased cellular metabolism due to changes in the membrane permeability, e.g. by opening the glutamate channels

6. Release of substance P, a neurotransmitter and pain mediator, into the tissue with subsequent nerve habituation and with that reduction of the pain threshold

7. Release of AGF and VGF (growth hormones) with corresponding cell reaction

8. Increased cellular activity via gene expression

9. Initially uncomfortable to painful, it generally results in prompt habituation with good tolerance of the applied shockwave

10. There is generally a significant reduction in pain immediately after the treatment

11. The range of motion is increased

12. The muscle tone is normalised

13. Previously palpable myogeloses have become relaxed

Specifications:

Power Consumption: 100 / 240 VAC / 50/60 Hz, 

Technology: Compressor free ballistic radial shockwave therapy-system with electromagnetic generator as projectile accelerator

Power Energy Levels: 4 selectable preset values : 60 / 90 / 120 / 185 mJ (at 16 Hz max.120 mJ)

Measured and established in comparison laboratory: equivalent to 1 / 2 / 3 / 5 bar

Modes: Frequencies from 1 to 16 Hz 3 Burst modes (16 Hz at 4 / 8 / 12 pulses)

Programmes: 7 preset programmes, adjustable

Protocols: More than 25 illustrated preset treatment recommendations

Controls: Colour touch-screen for all software operations

Rotary control for Energy level and for frequency

Handpiece operation with footswitch