Obliv Clinic Seoul Origin Branch

Shockwave therapy'skey principles and features

For the treatment of various musculoskeletal disordersstable, effective and with a very low risk of side effects

The International Society for Medical Shockwave Treatment (ISMST) has emphasised the advantages of extracorporeal shock wave therapy, namely
few side effects and a low risk of complications.
In a column published by the Korean Shockwave Regenerative Medicine Society, it can also be seen that shock wave therapy is useful in the treatment of musculoskeletal injuries.

Stable, effective treatment for various musculoskeletal disorderswith a very low risk of side effects

The International Society for Medical Shockwave Therapy (ISMST) has emphasised that extracorporeal shock wave therapy has the advantage of
few side effects and a low risk of complications.
In a column published by the Korean Shockwave Regenerative Medicine Society, you can also see that shockwave therapy is useful in treating musculoskeletal injuries.

Delivers high-energy shockwaves to the lesionA treatment that promotes regeneration and self-healing

By delivering 1,000–1,500 shockwaves to the injured area
If minute mechanical stimulation is applied, it directly stimulates the lesion that causes pain
activating the self-healing ability.

This is a technique that helps repair damage to joints, tendons and ligaments that did not improve even with anti-inflammatory medication, local injection therapy, rehabilitation therapy, etc.

Deliver high-energy shockwaves to the lesionA treatment that promotes regeneration and self-healing

By delivering 1,000~1,500 shockwaves to the affected area
and providing subtle mechanical stimulation, the lesion causing the pain
is directly stimulated to activate the body’s self-healing ability.

This is a technique that restores damage to joints, tendons and ligaments that had not improved even with anti-inflammatory drugs, local injection therapy or rehabilitation therapy.

Neither medication nor injectionsNon-surgical, non-incision, non-invasive treatment

As a non-invasive treatment, there is no concern about scarring, and it can be applied to most pain areas such as the shoulder, elbow, lower back, neck, knee and ankle.
The treatment time is also relatively short at around 20~40 minutes.

You can return to daily life immediately after the procedure, and as there is almost no separate recovery period,
you can receive repeated treatments.

* Extracorporeal shock wave therapy is carried out after consultation with a doctor.

Not medication or injectionsNon-surgical, non-incisional, non-invasive treatment

As a non-invasive treatment, there is no need to worry about scarring, and it can be applied to most painful areas such as the shoulder, elbow, lower back, neck, knee and ankle.
The treatment time is also relatively short at around 20–40 minutes.

You can return to daily life straight away after the procedure, and as there is almost no separate recovery period, repeat treatments are possible.

Types of Shock WavesRadial (divergent) vs focused (concentrated)

According to the Stage of Tissue DamageShockwave Treatment Golden Time

[ Golden time for shockwave therapy according to the stage of disease progression in rehabilitation treatment ]

Golden time
for shockwave therapy

Stage 1 acute phase (0–3 days)

Inflammatory cells and increased blood flow for 72 hours after tissue damage

For 72 hours after tissue damage
inflammatory cells, increased blood flow

Stage 2 subacute phase (3 to 14 days)

Tissue regeneration gains momentum through the formation of new blood vessels and fibroblasts

New blood vessels and fibroblast formation
accelerate tissue regeneration

Stage 3 chronic phase (2–6 weeks)

Recovery of the strength and elasticity of new tissue

Treatment Cycle Guide

Starts from the subacute phase after injury
(after the acute phase (inflammatory phase))

With repeated maintenance treatment over a certain period
Reduction in recurrence rate

A method of alternating
with manual therapy

Shockwave Therapy FAQ

Before the procedure,we talk through your worries and concerns.

Are there any precautions after treatment?

Are there any symptoms that appear after treatment ends?

Is there any pain after the procedure?