Intelect® RPW
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Before a treatment with Radial Pressure Wave, a correct examination
and diagnosis should be performed. Please stay current with the latest
developments and medical publications on Radial Pressure Wave therapy
for details on contraindications and side effects not known at the time of
manufacturing.
INTENDED USE
The device is intended to be used as a therapeutic modality by clinicians
needing to provide patients with a powerful and a proven method of
treating indications as pain, Myofascial trigger points, Disorders of tendon
insertions, activation of muscle and connective tissue.
INDICATIONS FOR USE
Radial pressure wave therapy is indicated for the following:
Myofascial Trigger Points (MTrP)
Localizing and Deactivating Trigger Points
Triggers are localized at the low energy level (approximately 2 bar) by
passing the transmitter over the muscle region being treated (increased
sensitivity to pain) and then deactivated using a higher energy level
(approximately 3 bar).
Activation of Muscle and Connective Tissue
Increasing Circulation
Promotes blood flow through the tissue and boosting metabolism.
Pulse Vibration Massage
Soothing relief from muscle strain and stress.
Disorder of Tendon Insertions
Plantar Fasciitis, Heel Pain, or Heel Spur
Plantar Fasciitis is an inflammatory condition of the foot caused by
excessive wear to the plantar facia that supports the arch
Tendinosis Calcarea/Supraspinatus-Tendon
Shoulder calcifications and chronic shoulder pain
Radial and Ulnar Humeral Epicondylitis
Tennis elbow, inflammation of tendon attachments on cubital or radial part
of elbow joint (humeral)
Achillodynia
Pain due to inflammation of the Achilles tendon or the bursa associated
with it.
Retropatellar Pain Syndrome
Pain in the front of, behind, and around the kneecap.
Tibial Edge Syndrome
Pain located along or just behind the medial edge of the tibia
Proximal Iliotibial Band Friction Syndrome/Trochanteric Insertion
Tendonitis
Pain or aching on the outer side of the knee or hip
GENERAL
