Randomized trial of low intensity shockwave therapy for erectile dysfunction utilizing grayscale ultrasound for analysis of erectile tissue homogeneity/inhomogeneity Sue W. Goldstein1, Noel N. Kim2, Irwin Goldstein1,3 1San Diego Sexual Medicine, San Diego, CA, USA; 2Institute for Sexual Medicine, San Diego, CA, USA; 3Sexual Medicine, University of California San Diego Health […]
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Spark Wave® Therapy – Reduces Pain and Improves Erection Quality
Successful treatment of hard flaccid syndrome with multimodal therapy: a case report study Yazar et al., 2024 Bagcilar Research and Training Hospital, Istanbul, Turkey. https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/39054358/ Our article outlines a case study assessing the use of low-intensity shock wave therapy (LiSWT) for managing Hard Flaccid Syndrome (HFS). Given the absence of […]
Spark Wave® Therapy – Improves Sexual Function
Impact of low-intensity extracorporeal shockwave therapy on vascular parameters and sexual function in patients with arteriogenic erectile dysfunction Rubino et al., 2024 Andrology Unit, Department of Urology and Renal Transplantation, University of Foggia, Foggia 71122, Italy. https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/38445952/ Previous published studies have shown an improvement of penile hemodynamic parameters after low-intensity extracorporeal shockwave […]
Spark Wave® Therapy – Modulates Cell Activation and Proliferation
Mechanical Stimulation of Fibroblasts by Extracorporeal Shock Waves: Modulation of Cell Activation and Proliferation Through a Transient Proinflammatory Milieu Basoli et al., 2020. Department of Biomedical Sciences, University of Sassari, Sassari, Italy. https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/32326741/ Extracorporeal shock waves (ESWTs) are “mechanical” waves, widely used in regenerative medicine, including soft tissue wound repair. Although already being […]
Spark Wave® Therapy – Stimulates Bone Formation
The Effect of Shock Waves on Mineralization and Regeneration of Distraction Zone in Osteoporotic Rabbits Özkan et al., 2023. Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Faculty of Dentistry, Istanbul Medeniyet University, Istanbul, Turkey. Ann Med. 2023 Dec;55(1):1346-1354. https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/36995151/ Objective: Osteoporotic individuals suffer from various complications such as spontaneous bone fractures due to decreased bone […]
Spark Wave® Therapy – Improves Diabetic Wound Healing
Compare the Effectiveness of Extracorporeal Shockwave and Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy on Enhancing Wound Healing in a Streptozotocin-Induced Diabetic Rodent Model Chen et al., 2023. Kaohsiung J Med Sci. 2023 Sep 2. doi: 10.1002/kjm2.12746. Division of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Department of Surgery, Kaohsiung Medical University Hospital, Kaohsiung, Taiwan. https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/37658698/ Studies have […]
Spark Wave® Therapy – Functional and Morphological Effects in Myofascial Pain Syndrome
Shock Waves as Treatment of Mouse Myofascial Trigger Points Monclús et al., 2023. Pain Pract. 2023 Apr 26. doi: 10.1111/papr.13237. Unit of Histology and Neurobiology, Department of Basic Medical Sciences, Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences, Rovira i Virgili University, Reus, Spain. https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/37102243/ Introduction: An abnormal increase in spontaneous neurotransmission can […]
Spark Wave® Therapy – Promotes Functional Recovery in Peripheral Sciatic Nerve Regeneration
Efficacy of Extracorporeal Shockwaves Therapy on Peripheral Nerve Regeneration Sagir et al., 2022. J Craniofac Surg. 2019 Nov-Dec;30(8):2635-2639. doi: 10.1097/SCS.0000000000005671. Department of Histology and Embryology, Faculty of Medicine, Ondokuz Mayis University, Samsun. Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Faculty of Dentistry, Medeniyet University, Istanbul, Turkey. https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/31577651/ Purpose: This study was […]
Spark Wave® Therapy – Promotes Functional Recovery after Spinal Cord Injury
Effects of Extracorporeal Shockwave Therapy on Functional Recovery and Circulating miR-375 and miR-382-5p after Subacute and Chronic Spinal Cord Contusion Injury in Rats Ashmwe et al., 2022. Biomedicines. 2022 Jul 7;10(7):1630. doi: 10.3390/biomedicines10071630. The Research Center in Cooperation with AUVA, Ludwig Boltzmann Institute for Traumatology, 1200 Vienna, Austria. Free full text at: https://www.mdpi.com/2227-9059/10/7/1630 […]
Spark Wave® Therapy – Improves Pathological Wound Scarring
Extracorporeal Shock Wave Therapy for Hypertrophic Scars Chuangsuwanich et al., 2022. Arch Plast Surg. 2022 Jul 30;49(4):554-560. doi: 10.1055/s-0042-1751027. Division of Plastic Surgery, Department of Surgery, Faculty of Medicine Siriraj Hospital, Mahidol University, Bangkok, Thailand. Free full text at: Extracorporeal Shock Wave Therapy for Hypertrophic Scars – PubMed (nih.gov) Background Hypertrophic scars cause aesthetic concerns […]
Spark Wave® Therapy – Activates Nervous Tissue Regeneration
The effect of extracorporeal shock wave therapy in acute traumatic spinal cord injury on motor and sensory function within 6 months post-injury: a study protocol for a two-arm three-stage adaptive, prospective, multi-center, randomized, blinded, placebo-controlled clinical trial Leister et al., 2022. Trials. 2022 Apr 1;23(1):245. doi: 10.1186/s13063-022-06161-8. ParaMove, SCI Research Unit, […]
Spark Wave® Therapy – An Effective Alternative to Surgery in Fracture Healing Disorders
High-energy extracorporeal shockwave therapy in humeral delayed and non-unions (Dahm et al., 2021. AUVA Trauma Center Meidling, Kundratstr. 37, 1120, Vienna, Austria.) https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/34515810/ Introduction: Within the last few decades, focused high-energy extracorporeal shockwave therapy (ESWT) has proven to be an effective alternative to standard of care revision surgery in delayed healing fractures […]
Spark Wave® Therapy – Supports the Rescue of Failed Implants
Successful Salvage via Re-osseointegration of a Loosened Implant in a Patient with Transtibial Amputation (Gstoettner et al., 2020. Clinical Laboratory for Bionic Extremity Reconstruction, Department of Surgery, Medical University of Vienna, Vienna, Austria.) https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/32928073/ Case description: Osseointegration is a relatively new technique for prosthetic limb attachment that offers various improvements for patients with […]
Spark Wave® Therapy – Beneficial to Healing Chronic Wounds
Low Intensity Shockwave Treatment Modulates Macrophage Functions Beneficial to Healing Chronic Wounds (Holsapple et al., 2021. School of Medicine, Medical Sciences & Dentistry, Institute of Medical Sciences, University of Aberdeen, UK.) https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/34360610/ Abstract Extracorporeal Shock Wave Therapy (ESWT) is used clinically in various disorders including chronic wounds for its pro-angiogenic, proliferative, and anti-inflammatory […]
Spark Wave® Therapy – Therapeutic Option for Spinal Cord Injury
Shock Waves Promote Spinal Cord Repair via TLR3 (Gollmann-Tepeköylü et al., 2020. Department of Cardiac Surgery, Medical University of Innsbruck, Austria.) Abstract Spinal cord injury (SCI) remains a devastating condition with poor prognosis and very limited treatment options. Affected patients are severely restricted in their daily activities. Shock wave therapy (SWT) has shown potent regenerative […]
Spark Wave® Therapy – Therapeutic Range for Regeneration
Defining a Therapeutic Range for Regeneration of Ischemic Myocardium via Shock Waves (Pölzl et al., 2021. Department of Cardiac Surgery, Medical University of Innsbruck, Austria.) Abstract Shockwave therapy (SWT) represents a promising regenerative treatment option for patients with ischemic cardiomyopathy. Although no side-effects have been described upon SWT, potential cellular damage at therapeutic energies has […]
Spark Wave® Therapy – Identifies Strategies to Cure Premature Ejaculation
Novel Use of a Shock Wave Device for Energy Flux Density Threshold Testing of the Distal Ventral Erect Penile Shaft as a Marker of Penile Dysesthesia/Hypersensitivity Associated with Premature Ejaculation (Uloko et al., 2020. 21st Annual Fall Scientific Meeting of Sexual Medicine Society of North America (SMSNA), Abstract No.041) San Diego Sexual Medicine Introduction: Premature […]
Spark Wave® Therapy – Accelerates Chronic Wound Healing
OBJECTIVE: Extracorporeal shockwave therapy (ESWT) has a significant positive effect to accelerate chronic wound healing. This study investigated whether the vascular endothelial growth factor (VEGF)–related pathway has involved in ESWT enhancement of diabetic wound healing. 1 MATERIAL AND METHODS: A dorsal skin defect (area, 6 × 5 cm) in a streptozotocin-induced diabetes […]
Spark Wave® Therapy – a Novel, Non-Invasive Approach for Stress Urinary Incontinence
OBJECTIVE: To determine the outcomes and mechanisms of delayed low-intensity extracorporeal shock wave therapy (Li-ESWT) in a rat model of irreversiible SUI. 1 MATERIAL AND METHODS: Twenty-four female Sprague-Dawley rats were randomly assigned into 3 groups: sham control, vaginal balloon dilation + β-aminopropionitrile (BAPN; SUI group), and vaginal balloon dilation + BAPN + treatment […]
Spark Wave Therapy® Represents a Valuable Addition in the Treatment of Hard-to-Heal Wounds
Prof. Hilde Beele (MD), Steven Smet, Francis Ramboer, at Ghent University Hospital faced up to the great challenge in the treatment of non-healing diabetic foot wounds and demonstrated the beneficial effect for Hard-to-Heal conditions with Spark Wave Therapy: