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Softwave™ Therapy: Biologic Effects

Shockwaves vs. SoftWaves™
Biologic Effects

ShockWaveBiologic Effects of SoftWaves&trade and Shockwaves

  • Change of cell membrane permeability
  • Release of neurotransmitters
  • Antibacterial effects
  • Release of NO (nitric oxide)
  • Release of growth factors (VEGF, eNOS, BMP-2, PCNA)
  • Induction of vessel growth
  • Stem cell migration and differentiation

 

 

 

These beneficial effects regenerate vessels, skin, bone and nerve tissue.  Softwaves&trade are being used successfully in the field of Dermatology.

Traumatic Wound
Resolved in 3 Months

Foot 1 foot 2

 

Chronic Diabetic Ulcer
Resolved in 3.5 Months

Chronic Diabetic Ulcer Chronic Diabetic Ulcer

Chronic Pressure Ulcer
Resolved in 2 Weeks

Chronic Decubital Ulcer Chronic Decubital Ulcer

Shockwaves are being used in Orthopedics to regnerate bone.
Osteochondritis Dissecans (OCD) – Resolved in 6 months

ESWT Regenerates Bone ESWT Regenerates Bone ESWT Regenerates Bone

Vessel Size

 

SoftWaves™ Increase Blood-Supply
Immediately – NO pathway (i.e. Viagra): Vasodilation
Permanently – VEGF pathway: New vessel growth

Number and size of vessels in porcine ischemic heart model: