ACOUSTIC WAVE THERAPY
PAINLESS, NATURAL, EFFECTIVE
When you have chronic pain, everything you do in your life is affected. Having daily pain is no way to live, especially when the pain is avoidable. Acoustic sound wave therapy is often referred to as acoustic wave therapy, or AWT. AWT is a proven fast, painless, non-surgical treatment designed to stimulate regrowth of tissue, reduce pain and promote healing. At Georgia Health Clinics, we perform AWT on location for same day treatment and results.
HOW IT WORKS
Low and high-frequency sound waves encourage tissue repair and regrowth, activating the body's natural healing process. The acoustic waves interact with your tissues, causing medical effects of accelerated tissue repair, cell growth and restoration of painless mobility. AWT can also alleviate pain associated with a number of conditions, including:
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Erectile dysfunction
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Achilles tendon injuries
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Golfer’s elbow
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Ligament injuries
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Plantar fasciitis
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Rotator cuff injuries
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Tendonitis
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Tennis elbow
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Trigger finger
WHAT TO EXPECT
AWT is a completely painless and relaxing procedure. During your appointment, lay back and relax as a wand is gently moved over the surface of your skin. Gel is applied to the area, then acoustic waves are released and moved over the treatment area.
AWT triggers your bodily response to create new, healthy tissue. Each session takes less than 30 minutes to complete, and multiple treatments may be necessary to achieve desired results. Results are best evaluated after several weeks of the last treatment.
Acoustic wave therapy is an excellent way to relieve pain without medication or getting surgery. Don’t wait until your injury worsens! Call Georgia Health Clinics at 678-203-1323 and ask what sound wave therapy can do for you.
ACOUSTIC WAVE THERAPY FAQ's
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What is Acoustic Sound Wave Therapy (AWT)?Acoustic Sound Wave Therapy or AWT is an appromixately 15-minute non-surgical procedure used to treat chronic plantar fasciitis, Achilles tendonitis, tennis elbow, shoulder tendonitis, and other chronic tendinopathies. AWT is used internationally for conditions all over the body. In the United States, an FDA study was performed for patients who suffer from chronic plantar fasciitis with or without the presence of a heel spur. The results were an amazing average reduction in pain of 92% with only one treatment. This data reflects the results of the patients who participated in a one-year follow-up study. AWTbenefits patients because their condition can be treated extracorporeally, meaning outside of the body. Because the treatment is non-invasive, many of the expenses and risks of surgery are eliminated.
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How safe and effective is AWT?The FDA AWT treatment protocol shows an overwhelming success rate. In the study, a group of 150 patients was asked to rate their pain level on a scale of 1 to 10. The average pain level before treatment was 7.7. After receiving one AWT treatment, the patients were asked one year later to rate their pain level again on a scale of 1 to 10. The patients who reported had an average pain score post-AWTof 0.6. This is a 92% reduction in pain and a much higher rate of success than any non-surgical or surgical procedure. More importantly, AWT is very safe.
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How does it actually work?AWT accelerates the healing process in the body by stimulating metabolism and enhancing blood circulation to regenerate damaged tissue. Strong accoutic pulses are applied to the affected area. These pulses occur for short periods of time, creating micro bubbles that expand and burst, creating micro-traumas. This penetrates tissue and stimulates cells in the body that are responsible for bone and connective tissue healing.
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How many treatments are usually needed?The number of sessions needed depends on the condition that is being treated. Each treatment session takes between 10-15 minutes and can vary depending on the condition that is being treated. Consult with our office to learn more about what to expect for your situation.
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What type of results are expected?Beneficial effects are often experienced after only 1 or 2 treatments. Since there is no downtime, many patients report immediate relief after one treatment. Per clinical studies, this technology has a 91% success rate, and patients report being pain free or having a significant reduction in pain. This non-surgical therapy for pain eliminates pain and restores mobility, thus improving patient’s quality of life.