Shockwave Therapy for Non-Healing Wound Ulcers
Focused shockwave therapy (fSWT) is a non-invasive treatment option for promoting wound healing in chronic ulcers.
By enhancing blood flow, reducing inflammation, and stimulating tissue regeneration, it can significantly improve healing outcomes and reduce the pain associated with these chronic wounds when combined with other treatments.
How does it work? | Treatment protocol | Benefits | When to consider fSWT
What Is A Non-Healing Wound Ulcer?
Chronic ulcers such as diabetic foot ulcers, venous leg ulcers, and pressure ulcers are wounds that fail to proceed through the normal stages of healing (haemostasis, inflammation, proliferation, and remodelling) in a timely manner.
These wounds are often associated with:
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Poor Blood Circulation
Limited blood supply impairs the delivery of oxygen and nutrients essential for healing.
Infection
Chronic ulcers are susceptible to infection, which can further delay healing.
Underlying Health Conditions
Conditions like diabetes, peripheral artery disease, and immobility contribute to the development and persistence of ulcers.
If you think you have a non-healing wound ulcer and would like some advice then book your FREE phone consultation online now, drop us an email or phone us on 07760 536155 for a quick chat.
How Focused Shockwave Therapy Treats Wound Ulcers
- Improves blood flow
- Reduces pain and inflammation
- Stimulates tissue regeneration
- Reduces bacterial load
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Treatment Protocol for Non-Healing Wound Ulcers
Typical Course
A course of shockwave therapy for non-healing wound ulcers usually involves 5 to 8 sessions, spaced about one week apart. Each session lasts 30 minutes. The exact number of sessions may vary depending on the severity of the condition and the client’s response to treatment.
Intensity And Frequency
The intensity and frequency of the shockwaves are carefully adjusted based on the client’s pain tolerance and the characteristics of the condition.
Minimal Downtime
Clients can usually resume normal activities immediately after treatment, although they will be advised to avoid strenuous or high-impact activities for a short period if possible.
Post-Treatment Sensation
Some clients may experience mild soreness or swelling in the treated area. This typically resolves within a few days.
Benefits of Shockwave Therapy for Non-Healing Wound Ulcers
Accelerated Healing
Focused shockwave therapy can significantly speed up the healing process, reducing the size of the ulcer more quickly than with conventional treatments alone.
Effective Pain Relief
Many clients report a reduction in pain associated with chronic ulcers following shockwave therapy sessions.
Reduced Risk of Complications
By promoting faster healing and reducing infection risks, shockwave therapy can help prevent complications such as ulcer enlargement or the need for more invasive treatments such as surgery.
High Success Rate
Clinical studies and/or client outcomes indicate that shockwave therapy is highly effective in treating wound ulcers, especially in cases where other traditional treatments have failed.
When to Consider Shockwave Therapy for Non-Healing Wound Ulcers
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Significant pain is reducing mobility
If the non-healing wound is causing significant pain or discomfort, restricting mobility, or severely impacting quality of life.
Slow or no healing
If the wound is healing more slowly than anticipated, leading to prolonged discomfort, infection risk, or further tissue breakdown, or if the wound ulcer shows no significant signs of healing despite the use of wound dressings, debridement, and standard medical treatments.
Risk of infection
If the non-healing ulcer presents a high risk of infection, tissue necrosis, or other complications that could lead to severe outcomes such as amputation.
History of condition
If you have a history of recurrent ulcers, where previous wounds have healed but new ones continue to form.
To avoid surgery
If you wish to avoid more invasive interventions, such as skin grafts or surgical debridement, due to the risks or discomfort associated with such procedures.
Standard treatments ineffective
If standard wound care treatments, such as topical antibiotics, antimicrobial dressings, or negative pressure wound therapy, have not led to significant improvement after several weeks.
Early intervention with shockwave therapy can accelerate healing by enhancing blood circulation, reducing inflammation, promoting new tissue growth, and potentially disrupting bacterial biofilms, thus helping to close the wound faster and prevent further complications, such as infections or the need for surgical intervention.
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My trigger finger bothered me so much that I could not use my right hand. After receiving treatment from Nim for just 5 times, I regained 90% of the function. Then I waited another month for it to recover, my hand is almost completely normal now.
