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Muscular pain affects millions of people every day. For some, it’s just a minor nuisance, but for many others, it can be physically debilitating—reducing quality of life and limiting the ability to enjoy time with family and friends. At Junction Point Physical Therapy Clinic, advanced treatments such as shockwave therapy in Grande Prairie are used to help relieve pain, promote healing, and restore mobility so patients can return to their daily activities with greater comfort and confidence.

How does RPT (Radial Pulse Therapy) work?

The enPuls device delivers mechanical energy into the target tissue. The energy will treat muscle pain and help increase the circulation in the area being treated. It also affects the tissue tone in a positive way, making your clinician’s other therapies more effective.

Your chronic pain may be related to scar tissue and adhesions formed either in soft tissue or tendon/ ligament post-injury. A Treatment with the enPuls effectively presses the reset button on chronic scarred and hard-to-treat soft tissue. Shockwave Therapy Grande Prairie Scar tissue or adhesions, in many cases, adheres to and puts pressure on nerves, which can result in pain.

Is it normal to experience pain during treatment?

Radial Pulse Therapy (RPT) creates a mechanical stress that may cause mild discomfort during treatment. Shockwave Therapy Grande Prairie Depending on the desired depth of penetration, varying amounts of energy may be utilized to create the desired effect and some soreness may be experienced post-treatment.

What is the duration of pain relief after treatment?

Most patients report some pain relief after the first treatment. Shockwave Therapy Grande Prairie However, the effects are most prominent after the second or third treatment. Your clinician will be able to help you through this process as every patient, based on their condition, may respond differently.

How many treatments are required on average?

The normal number of treatments for most conditions is typically 3 to 4 sessions, although certain conditions may require up to a maximum of 9 treatments. It is generally recommended to allow four to ten days between sessions so the body can recover naturally. At Junction Point Physical Therapy Clinic, shockwave therapy in Grande Prairie is carefully scheduled to ensure optimal healing and effectiveness. If the full course of 9 treatments is needed, it is advisable to wait 4 to 6 weeks before beginning additional treatment on the same area of the body.

Can I continue playing sports or normal physical exercise after RPT?

Physical exercise promotes metabolism and the restructuring processes in the tissue. Shockwave Therapy Grande Prairie It is normal to continue your physical activities within guidelines set by your healthcare provider.

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