What is Softwave Therapy?
Softwave Therapy is designed to help alleviate pain and accelerate the body’s natural healing processes. Our therapists use a handheld tool to generate high-frequency sound waves which reach deeper tissues like muscles and joints. The sound waves create gentle pressure changes in the targeted area, stimulating the cells and improving blood flow. This helps the body start repairing damaged tissue, reduce inflammation, and ease pain.
Shockwave vs Softwave Therapy
SoftWave therapy and Shockwave therapy are both forms of treatment that use acoustic waves, but they have some key differences:
Technology and Mechanism: Shockwave therapy uses focused, high-intensity waves for targeted bursts, while SoftWave therapy uses unfocused, low-intensity waves over a broader area.
Energy Delivery: Shockwave therapy concentrates energy on specific deep tissue points, whereas SoftWave therapy distributes energy widely, affecting both superficial and deep tissues.
Treatment Experience: Shockwave therapy is intense and may require anesthesia; SoftWave therapy is gentler and usually does not require pain management.
Tissue Impact: Shockwave therapy induces microtrauma to promote healing, in contrast to SoftWave therapy, which stimulates regenerative processes without trauma.
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Benefits of Softwave Therapy
SoftWave Therapy offers several clinical benefits, including reducing pain and inflammation, accelerating tissue regeneration, and promoting the formation of new blood vessels. Here is a list of reported benefits:
Reduce pain and inflammation
Accelerate tissue regeneration
Increase blood flow temporarily
Promote angiogenesis (formation of new blood vessels)
Activate resident stem cells
Restore tissue elasticity
Softwave at PRE Therapy
At PRE Therapy, our 3-phase approach—Pain Management, Restoration, Evolution—pinpoints and tackles your immediate pain and instability, all while focusing on long-term health and activity. Each initial session features a comprehensive body assessment and a customized treatment plan, leading to personalized one-on-one therapy. Incorporating Softwave Therapy enhances our capacity to manage pain and fast-track restoration, promoting a seamless transition to optimal health. All our chiropractors and physiotherapists are fully certified and trained in Softwave treatments.
Treatment Applications
SoftWave Therapy is an innovative treatment used to manage a wide range of musculoskeletal issues. This treatment is particularly beneficial for those looking to accelerate healing without surgery or medication, as it promotes faster tissue regeneration and supports long-term recovery for a variety of conditions, such as:
Chronic pain
Sports injuries
Arthritis
Tendinopathies
Neuropathy
Tissue regeneration in various body parts
Pelvic Health
Meet Our Team
The PRE Therapy Team
We’re a multi-disciplinary team of therapists specializing in Registered Massage Therapy, Fascial Stretch Therapy, Kinesiology/Active Rehab, Chiropractic and Physiotherapy. We pride ourselves on being collective learners who strive to help you build a sustainable and healthy body. Help us help you enable your body to reach its full potential. Visit us in Burnaby and richmond.
To keep the experience seamless, we currently only accept Debit, Credit. We do NOT accept cash at any of our locations. All services are performed by Registered Therapists.
FAQs
+ How much does Softwave therapy cost?
The cost of SoftWave therapy is $100 for a standard 15-minute treatment and $150 for an extended 30-minute treatment session.
+ Is Softwave therapy covered by insurance?
Yes, SoftWave therapy may be covered if your insurance plan includes physiotherapy benefits. We recommend checking with your provider for specific coverage details.
+ Does Softwave therapy work for arthritis?
Yes, SoftWave therapy can be effective for arthritis by helping to reduce inflammation, improve mobility, and relieve pain. It stimulates the body's natural healing processes, making it a non-invasive option for managing arthritis symptoms.
+ What are PRE Therapy’s techniques for Softwave Therapy?
At PRE Therapy, your SoftWave treatment begins with a thorough assessment to determine the most effective approach to your primary concern. The therapy is then applied with careful attention to your pain tolerance throughout the session. After treatment, we guide you through stretches and mobility exercises to help you maintain your improved range of motion.
We will also recommend a personalized treatment plan to address other areas of concern in future sessions!
+ Is Softwave Therapy New?
Shockwave therapy has been around for quite a while. Shockwave therapy is the standard of care for soft tissue injuries in Europe and has been a non-surgical option in the U.S. for over 20 years. Increased study and documentation over time has lead to increased adoption of shockwave therapy in multiple fields of use.
+ Is Softwave Therapy Painful?
Patients may experience mild discomfort or soreness shortly after treatment, but typically don’t complain of treatment pain.
+ How many Softwave Therapy Treatments are recommended?
It depends on the area and/or injury. Some providers treat 1x / week for 4-6 weeks. SoftWave has protocols for providers to follow.
+ Are there any side effects associated with Softwave Therapy?
SoftWave therapy does not cause any bruising or swelling. For some, redness and soreness can occur, but usually subsides in a day or two.
+ What conditions can be treated with Softwave Therapy?
SoftWave is FDA-cleared for providing pain relief, increasing blood circulation, and activating connective tissue, as well as for treating burns and diabetic foot ulcers. SoftWave therapy can be effective in reducing or managing the symptoms of acute and chronic musculoskeletal injuries related to: knee, heel, foot, ankle, hamstring, back, pelvis, neck, shoulder, elbow, wrist and hand.
SoftWave can be effective in reducing or managing the symptoms of men’s and women’s urological and sexual health issues by decreasing pain, increasing blood supply, and activating connective tissue.