Medical Effects

Shockwave & Laser - Faster and More Effective Results

Physical Principle of Shockwaves

Shockwaves are characterized by a rapid change of pressure, high amplitude and non-periodicity. The energy
produced and transferred to tissue is much higher than ultrasound energy. There are several ways to create
shockwaves – BTL uses the pneumatic principle. Compressed air is used to generate kinetic energy which
propels a metal projectile against a transmitter at the end of the applicator. Shockwaves generated by this
effect spread out radially or in a focused manner depending on whether the transmitter profile is convex
or concave. The spreading of the pressure wave is limited only by little absorption in the tissue, higher
absorption occurs on acoustic non-homogeneities.

SHOCKWAVE MEDICAL EFFECTS

• Improved metabolism and microcirculation
• Dissolution of calcified fibroblasts
  
• Increased collagen production
  
• Decrease in muscle tension
  
• Enhanced elimination of substance P – analgesic effect

Physical Principle of Laser

A laser emits light through a process called stimulated emission. LASER is an anachronym for Light
Amplifi cation by Stimulated Emission of Radiation. Photobiomodulation, also known as low level laser
therapy (LLLT), is an emerging medical technique in which exposure to low-level laser light or light emitting
diodes can stimulate or inhibit cellular function leading to beneficial clinical effects.

LASER MEDICAL EFFECTS

• Biostimulation
  
• Edema reduction
  
• Anti–infl ammatory effect (increases in mitochondrial, monocytes and scavenger cells activity)
  
• Ligament neovascularization
  
• Blood and lymph vessel regeneration
  
• Analgesia (Beta endorphins production stimulation)