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Shockwave Therapy In Utah (Lehi Clinic Only)
Shockwave Therapy is one of the advanced treatments we use at Align Therapy, especially for chronic and stubborn injuries that have not responded well to traditional care. Shockwave Therapy is a regenerative treatment, meaning it does more than temporarily reduce pain. It actively stimulates the body’s natural healing process so damaged tissue can repair itself and recover properly.
Unlike treatments that only calm symptoms, Shockwave Therapy targets the underlying problem. By delivering controlled acoustic waves into injured tissue, shockwave increases blood flow, stimulates cellular repair, and encourages regeneration. This allows the tissue to heal rather than remain stuck in a painful cycle.
Conditions We Commonly Treat With Shockwave Therapy
Shockwave Therapy is especially effective for long-standing tendon issues that tend to linger or repeatedly flare up.
Common conditions we treat include:
- Patellar tendonitis
- Plantar fasciitis
- Lateral epicondylitis or tennis elbow
- Chronic tendon pain that has not improved with rest or exercise
These types of injuries are often frustrating because they improve temporarily, then return. Shockwave Therapy helps break that cycle by promoting true tissue healing rather than short term relief.
A Unique Application At Align Therapy
One area where Shockwave Therapy truly sets Align Therapy apart is how we use it for back pain and scoliosis-related conditions. While shockwave is commonly associated with tendon injuries, we have found it to be a powerful addition when treating chronic back pain and scoliosis-specific muscle and tissue restrictions.
For many scoliosis patients, combining regenerative treatments like shockwave with corrective exercise approaches allows for better outcomes than exercise alone. It helps reduce pain, improve tissue quality, and support the body as it adapts to new movement patterns.
Why Shockwave Therapy Matters
Chronic pain often persists because healing never fully occurs. Shockwave Therapy gives the body the stimulus it needs to restart that healing process. When combined with personalized therapy and movement-based care, it helps patients recover faster and stay pain-free longer.
At Align Therapy, Shockwave Therapy is not a standalone fix. It is part of a comprehensive plan designed to help pain resolve and stay resolved.
Case Studies
68 Year Old Male With Possible R Meniscus Tear and Mild Osteoarthritis (OA)
Patient Profile
- Age: 68
- Gender: Male
- Relevant Medical History: Possible R meniscus tear and mild osteoarthritis (OA) impacting walking, standing up from chair, crouching, and getting up in the morning
Presenting Problem
Pt reports a history of possible right knee meniscus tear and is wanting shockwave therapy to reduce pain to improve function as well as reduce or delay the need for possible surgery in the future. A recent x-ray showed mild OA in his right knee. This had been limiting function including walking, standing up from chair, crouching, and discomfort after getting up in the morning.
Assessment Findings
- Past Medical History: OA R knee and L4/5 Disc herniation s/p 30 years
- Objective Measurements: Right knee flexion is <130 degrees; hip range of motion is normal. Moderate right hip weakness. Knee strength is good.
- Pain: Right knee pain with sit to stand in clinic
- Diagnosis: Right knee pain likely caused by mechanical forces and osteoarthritis of right femoral condyle; negative tests for meniscus involvement
Treatment Plan
- Long-Term Goal: Avoid surgery and learn long-term management exercises.
- Short-Term Goal: Pain relief with activities of daily living
- Frequency: Once a week for 5 weeks
- Interventions: EMTT, radial shockwave, focused shockwave, posterolateral hip strengthening, stretching
Progress and Outcomes
The patient attended all prescribed sessions with follow up via text report at monthly intervals.
- Functional Improvement at 2 and 4 months from treatment: No pain with standing up from chair, walking, stairs, minimal discomfort with crouching, significant decrease in discomfort in the morning after getting out of bed
Key Takeaways
- Shockwave therapy shows highly favorable outcomes for treatment of mild knee osteoarthritis showing excellent improvements with activities of daily living within 2-4 months of treatment. This patient in particular noticed improvements with knee pain within the first few weeks of treatment. Duration of symptom management is very good in the short term of 4 months. This will continue to be monitored over the next year to determine duration of treatment effects over the long term.