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SoftWave therapy can successfully address acute and chronic musculoskeletal injuries related to the knee, heel, foot, ankle, hamstring, back, pelvis, neck, shoulder, elbow, wrist, and hand. Research has also shown promising results for sexual health, cosmetics, and wound healing.

Dr. Colgin or a team member applies a gel to the treatment area, then gently applies the SoftWave TRT applicator to the skin. You'll hear a clicking sound as Dr. Colgin moves around the area, and you'll communicate throughout to identify treatment areas and monitor progress.

It's best to follow Dr. Colgin's instructions, and you should not take pain medicine or engage in activities that would aggravate the injured area.

Yes. SoftWave is effective on its own, but it can be even more effective when combined with other therapies, including non-surgical spinal decompression, laser therapy, physical therapy, chiropractic, massage, and soft tissue mobilization.

Patients may experience mild discomfort or soreness shortly after treatment, but typically don't report treatment pain.

At this time, insurance does not pay for this treatment, or it is classified as non-reimbursable by health insurance.

Often immediately, though the best outcomes typically occur roughly 6 to 12 weeks after the last treatment.

Each session takes only 5 to 15 minutes and is typically recommended once or twice a week for 3 to 5 weeks. Every condition is unique and may require more or less treatment time, and most patients notice improvement after the first session.

SoftWave therapy can be performed by anyone in the practice who has been properly trained by SoftWave TRT. Currently, Dr. Colgin is the provider of SoftWave TRT at Optimal Health Members.

Patients may experience mild discomfort or soreness shortly after treatment, but typically don't complain of treatment pain.

The SoftWave TRT device has a wider and deeper therapeutic energy zone than other devices on the market, which results in greater healing since the energy spreads over a larger, deeper area.

SoftWave therapy has been shown to be very effective at treating multiple conditions. Depending on the treatment type, studies show success rates of up to 99%.

SoftWave TRT is an alternative to drugs and surgery for treating painful musculoskeletal and soft tissue conditions.

SoftWave TRT is FDA 510(k) cleared for activation of connective tissue, treatment of chronic diabetic foot ulcers, and treatment of acute second-degree burns, as well as pain reduction and improved blood supply.

SoftWave applies short, frequent, high-intensity bursts of mechanical energy into injured or inflamed soft tissue. SoftWave is currently the only company offering unfocused true shock wave technology, giving it a wider and deeper therapeutic energy zone than other ESWT devices.

Stemwave therapy is a phrase commonly used by SoftWave TRT providers that typically refers to extracorporeal shock wave therapy using a SoftWave TRT device. The terms are often used interchangeably.

No. Shockwave therapy has been around for a while. It's the standard of care for soft tissue injuries in Europe and has been a non-surgical option in the U.S. for over 20 years.

SoftWave TRT stands for SoftWave Tissue Regeneration Technologies, the only company offering unfocused true shock wave technology in their devices.

Extracorporeal shock wave therapy is a non-surgical, non-invasive treatment for soft tissue, bone, heel, and joint pain that uses shock waves to stimulate cells and promote healing.