3. Shock Waves
are mechanical waves
are sound waves
require an elastic medium for
propagation like
Water
Air
Tissue
feature a steep pressure rise in
nano second range (focused shock waves)
What are shock waves?
4. F-SW – Focused shock wave
Higher energy density
R-SW – Radial shock wave
Lower energy density
Focused and radial shock waves
Two technologies – two ways of generation
5. F-SW – Focused Shock Wave
Frequency 1 – 8 Hz
Energy 0.01 – 0.55 mJ/mm²
Energy (C-ACTOR®) 0.01 – 1.24 mJ/mm²
Penetration depth 15 mm – 50 mm
Focused Shock Wave Technology (electromagnetic cylinder coil)