The hip contains a large bone bump known as the greater trochanter that is lined by tendons and bursae; overuse of this area can cause it to become inflamed and painful, leading to hip bursitis.<\/p>\n
Shock wave therapy stimulates the body’s natural healing processes by increasing blood flow to promote recovery from pain and swelling through Extracorporeal Shockwave Therapy (ESWT).<\/p>\n
Hip bursitis is an inflammatory condition that can cause painful stiffness, stiffness and numbness when moving. It affects your fluid-filled sacs (bursae) that cushion and support the joint as you walk, run or sit; when these sacs become irritated they cause stabbing pain which spreads into thigh or buttock area and may make you depressed or anxious, which could limit daily activities as well as make life challenging if unaddressed quickly.<\/p>\n
EPAT Shockwave Therapy is a noninvasive therapy that employs high-energy sound waves delivered via handheld device to target areas. Conceived and manufactured in Switzerland, Dolorclast shockwave systems have been approved by multiple healthcare organizations including FDA for treatment of chronic and acute pain as well as muscle injuries.<\/p>\n
EPAT uses mechanical energy in the form of acoustic sound waves to penetrate injured tissues and stimulate their natural healing response, including breaking down calcium deposits, increasing blood flow and stimulating new vessel formation known as neovascularization, while attenuating inflammation by modulating production of cytokines and other inflammatory mediators. This treatment targets injury sites by breaking up calcium deposits, improving circulation and encouraging new blood vessel formation – in essence creating an overall more rapid healing response from your body’s natural defense mechanisms.<\/p>\n
Shockwave therapy combined with physical therapy provides significant pain reduction for those suffering from hip bursitis, Achilles tendinopathy, plantar fasciitis or other conditions resistant to traditional treatment options. Furthermore, shockwave therapy shortens recovery times by speeding tissue repair processes faster and decreasing surgery or medication requirements.<\/p>\n
Shockwave therapy is a safe, noninvasive solution to chronic painful conditions that have not responded to other treatments. Side effects typically consist of temporary mild soreness, tingling or bruising in the treated area that usually resolve within hours indicating healing has begun.<\/p>\n
EPAT stands out as an attractive noninvasive alternative to surgical options with risks and lengthy recoveries, since it does not involve anesthesia or incisions. Furthermore, it’s more cost-effective than long-term medications which can cause dependence or side effects and each session lasts less than 20 minutes making scheduling around current commitments much simpler.<\/p>\n
Running can cause you discomfort because of an inflamed hip bursa (the fluid-filled sac that cushions bones and soft tissues) and its surrounding tendons, known as Greater Trochanteric Pain Syndrome or GTPS. Along with inflammation, some common causes for GTPS include hip joint pathology such as cartilage damage, bone spurs or subchondral sclerosis.<\/p>\n
Instead of cortisone injections which only mask symptoms and can eventually weaken your tendons over time, shockwave therapy heals injured areas by stimulating true tissue regeneration and decreasing pain for good. Studies demonstrate ESWT to have a much higher long term improvement rate than steroid injections – making it an excellent treatment option for hip bursitis.<\/p>\n
ESWT uses focused ultrasound energy to deliver acoustic waves directly into an affected area, stimulating its natural healing processes and helping break down scar tissue and calcium deposits associated with GTPS.<\/p>\n
As it’s an outpatient procedure with no known side effects, laser hair removal has no risks for its users. You may experience some mild discomfort during treatment but usually no more than 4 or 5 on a pain scale and only lasts 15 minutes. Laser therapy works like rapid tapping or deep vibration – should any discomfort arise simply inform your therapist who will adjust accordingly.<\/p>\n
Shockwave therapy’s primary advantage lies in targeting the iliotibial band (ITB), which contributes to GTPS through frictional forces on the greater trochanter and compressive forces on its ligaments. Shockwaves may also relieve pain from sources like the lumbar spine or SI joint that contribute to GTPS symptoms.<\/p>\n
Shockwave therapy is an excellent solution for GTPS, as well as any chronic injury in the hip or knee that hasn’t responded to more conservative treatments such as ice, heat, physical therapy or laser therapy. Shockwave can be combined with other methods such as ice, heat or laser therapy for maximum efficacy; tennis elbow, golfer’s elbow and plantar fasciitis may benefit as well. Call our office if your injury has not responded well with conservative approaches – let us show you how EPAT and shockwave therapy can return you back to everyday activities faster than ever!<\/p>\n
Trochanteric pain syndrome (hip bursitis) is an increasingly prevalent hip injury affecting people of all ages and activity levels, often resulting in discomfort on the outer side of hip and thigh when walking or lying down, especially with standing and lying positions. Left untreated, this condition can worsen over time leading to chronic hip pain that limits quality of life if left untreated; extracorporeal shock wave therapy (ESWT) provides effective solutions.<\/p>\n
ESWT is an advanced therapy using acoustic waves to activate your body’s natural healing response and speed the repair of bones, ligaments, tendons, and muscle tissue. ESWT breaks up scar tissue while stimulating collagen synthesis for faster recovery from stubborn musculoskeletal conditions. Noninvasive and painless in its application, ESWT may be an ideal way to treat stubborn conditions that have not responded well to conservative treatments such as injections of steroids or surgery.<\/p>\n
ESWT comes in two varieties, radial and focused. Radial ESWT applies impulses over a large area at a shallow depth; focused ESWT offers more precise treatments with flexible depth settings that can be adjusted depending on your needs – perfect for treating areas like outer thighs and buttocks that contain minimal skin and muscle layers.<\/p>\n
No matter if you choose radial or focused shockwave therapy, the results will be similar. Both types will increase blood circulation and prompt an effective healing response in injured areas. Furthermore, Piezowave 2 has been shown to successfully eliminate trigger points which refer pain to hip areas; such as those that irritate muscles that over-stimulate pain transmission nerves.<\/p>\n
The amount of discomfort experienced during a procedure varies greatly from person to person, from no discomfort whatsoever to experiencing slight pins and needles or tingles during their visit. Your level of discomfort depends on the severity of your injury as well as if damaged tissues are near to bones or soft tissue structures; our clinician will discuss your needs and make adjustments accordingly.<\/p>\n
Trochanteric bursitis is an inflammation of the hip bursa (fluid-filled sacs that help reduce friction between bones and soft tissues). It may result from overuse injuries caused by running, climbing stairs, cycling or other repetitive activities; direct blows to the hip may also trigger it; fall or other trauma can also contribute. When affected, hip bursitis causes pain and restricted mobility which requires treatment methods like rest, physical therapy or pain relievers which only offer temporary relief.<\/p>\n
Extracorporeal Pulse Activation Technology, or EPAT Shockwave Therapy, is an noninvasive, drug-free treatment option to alleviate hip bursitis pain and help prevent future flare-ups. While traditional approaches only focus on managing symptoms, EPAT enhances blood circulation and facilitates tissue regeneration for holistic healing of hip areas from within.<\/p>\n
At each treatment session, a handheld device is placed over an inflamed bursa and shockwaves are administered through it to deliver shockwaves directly to affected areas of the body. Their intensity can be tailored according to patient tolerance level; treatments typically last 20 minutes per patient and the number of treatments needed can vary significantly between individuals.<\/p>\n
As EPAT is non-invasive treatment, there are no adverse side effects and patients can return to their daily lives immediately following a session. Since EPAT treatments produce an inflammatory response, taking anti-inflammatory medication after each session may disrupt the healing process; similarly, applying ice on treatment areas after sessions will interfere with this process and could worsen swelling further.<\/p>\n
After receiving multiple EPAT treatments, most individuals experience an impressive reduction in hip bursitis symptoms; many even report full recovery within weeks. EPAT delivers quicker results than surgery or injections while simultaneously encouraging long-term healing – making it the optimal long-term solution.<\/p>\n
EPAT has been cleared by both the Food and Drug Administration and Health Canada as an approved method to treat hip bursitis, and also for multiple other conditions. EPAT can safely be used by almost everyone, with exceptions being pregnant women or those suffering from serious blood-clotting disorders; those who rely on pacemakers or implanted devices as its mechanical energy could interfere with their function.<\/p>\n