Is All Shockwave Therapy Equal?

Sydney Physio Clinic Provides The Highest Quality Radial Shockwave Therapy On The Market

Choosing the very best shockwave therapy (ESWT) machine to offer patients was our number one priority. Back when we looked into purchasing a unit more than 10 years ago, there were already a few manufactures on the market. At this stage shockwave therapy was still a relatively new arrival. And relatively unknown as a treatment modality in the physiotherapy world. Recently more and more manufacturers of radial shockwave therpay units have arrived on the scene.

Prior to purchasing an ESWT unit the team at Sydney Physio Clinic trialed several shockwave therapy machines. Units from four of the key respected manufacturers. Taking over three months, testing the different units before making our final decision.

Quality ESWT Makes All The Difference In Patient Outcomes

In the end, our decision to go ahead with purchasing the DolorClast Master Touch Radial Shockwave Therapy Machine was a no-brainer. At that stage, out of all the units we tested, the DolorClast Master Touch was clearly the most appropriate for our clients needs. By purchasing a DolorClast unit, it made sure we are able to provide our patients with the option to receive the very best radial shockwave therapy Sydney has to offer.

Now, more than 10 years down the track we have purchased another DolorClast Radial Shockwave Therapy Device for our Randwick practice. So, we can offer the same high quality treatment across both practices. And have a second DolorClast Radial Shockwave Therapy unit for our Sydney CBD physio practice.

Don’t Be Fooled. Not All Sydney Shockwave Therapy Is The Same

At Sydney Physio Clinic we saw no point in purchasing an inferior machine. Compared to 10 years ago, there are now several more portable, and namely cheaper units available. Units coming from a variety of manufactures. However, we chose the EMS DolorClast machine back then, for our Randwick physio practice and more recently again our second EMS unit because we felt the EMS unit left all the other competitors behind. Specifically in the delivery of energy from this machine to the targeted area was unparalleled.

All other machines we trialed, although indicating they were delivering the equivalent intensity shockwave therapy. The actual energy delivery sensation from the DolorClast machine was significantly greater than any other unit tested. As a result, we felt confident we could deliver the most appropriate treatment using the DolorClast unit.

The Mastertouch unit has a 30 kilogram air compressor. And as a result was capable of delivering a pressure wave and energy sensation to the targeted area, far greater than any of the other machines could muster. Other manufacturers units, needed to be set to their near maximum, or maximum intensity levels, to deliver a sensation comparable to the pressure and energy felt with the DolorClast machine at its lowest intensity setting.

At Sydney Physio Clinic we felt the “punch” the DolorClast unit can deliver had a lot to do with the medical grade compressor. Its size and weight being significantly greater than any of the other units on the market. Putting a 30kg compressor up against a 7kg, or even a 17kg compressor is like pitching a heavyweight boxer against a featherweight. It’s obvious who will come out on top, if they were to go toe to toe with each other.

Ten years on technology has moved fast in every industry, the medical industry being no exception. The new DolorClast Radial Shockwave Therapy units we have at Randwick and our Sydney CBD location are now much lighter in weight. Despite this EMS are still the class leader in shockwave therapy manufacturing.

Research Backs The DolorClast Master Touch EWST Machine

Furthermore, to the unparalleled sensation when comparing EMS ESWT machines to the rest. When considering the body of research behind the application of shockwave therapy in physiotherapy. The majority of this research has been carried out using DolorClast machines. Shockwave therapy has some impressive research studies supporting its use in physiotherapy. So, although as a patient you may be looking at paying for shockwave treatment, having been referred to receive ESWT. Unless you are having shockwave therapy from a unit used in research, you can not necessarily expect the same results the studies achieved.

Having examined much of the current research available on radial shockwave therapy. The research backing EMS units was the final clincher in our decision. Our decisions to originally purchase the master touch unit, and to then purchasing the new DolorClast Radial Shockwave Therapy units. Not only is the DolorClast unit superior in its sensory feel to other machines trialed. EMS has the large body of research to support it. Something no other ESWT machine can boast.

What Is It That Sets Sydney Physio Clinic’s Shockwave Therapy Machine Apart?

• The swiss DolorClast Machine comes from E.M.S. Electro Medical Systems. Founded more than 30 years ago in Switzerland, they now provide medical equipment with unequaled quality crafted with Swiss renowned precision.
• The Swiss DolorClast Master is the first and only device to feature an air pressure Vs Energy Flux Density (EFD) converter. This option automatically calculates the EFD output (in mJ/mm²) corresponding to the air pressure level chosen for the treatment.
• The EVO BLUE unique hand piece delivers constant Energy Flux Density (EFD) output throughout the entire spectrum of frequency. Not only is the EFD constant, but the EVO BLUE delivers a higher energy compared to other handpieces on the market.
• The EVO BLUE and EVO Red Power Handles used at Sydney Physio Clinic offer the physiotherapist controlled variable force application. Having a patented indicator to ensure the ideal pressure is applied during treatment. As well as allowing easily adjustable pressure application, depending on the area being treated. No other units on the market have this intuitive handle feature.

As a patient, the quality of the ESWT is what is important. And not all Sydney shockwave therapy is the same. The DolorClast machines used at Sydney Physio Clinic provides the highest quality radial shockwave therapy Sydney has to offer. And DolorClast has the research to back it up.

Disclaimer: This information is provided as an educational service and is not intended to serve as medical advice. Anyone seeking specific medical advice or assistance on Is All Shockwave Therapy Equal? should consult his or her general practitioner, physiotherapist, orthopaedic surgeon or otherwise appropriately skilled practitioner.