Acoustic Shockwave Therapy in Palo Alto – Accelerate Healing & Pain Relief
Acoustic Shockwave Therapy
About Acoustic Shockwave Therapy
What is Acoustic Wave Therapy?
Frequently Asked Questions
Is this therapy covered by insurance?
At this time, the therapy is not covered by insurance. Patients are welcome to submit their own claim to the insurance company for possible coverage.
Is the therapy painful?
There is no pain associated with acoustic wave therapy. The patient may feel some discomfort depending on the tissue pathology and or trauma to the affected area.
How much does it cost?
Cost is determined by the physician depending on the severity of the SHIM score and individual cases. The average cost of therapy is $5,000 dollars.
How long does the therapy take?
The average course of treatment takes 8-10 weeks. Each therapy session takes approximately 20 minutes.
How long does the therapy last?
Patients have reported results lasting for 2-3 years. However, by addressing the underlying problems, it may last much longer.
How often does one need to come in?
The treatment is performed twice a week for 8 -10 weeks. The treatment can be done once a week, but will increase the time to wellness and is not recommended.
Are the results guaranteed? what is the success rate?
While no results are guaranteed, as with any medical procedure. The success rate is about 80%.
Do medications interfere with the therapy?
No, they do not. During the initial consultation, Dr. Leveen will go over and recommend medications which will help improve and maximize patient outcome.
Do I need to talk to my primary doctor before starting this therapy?
No, all patient care is highly confidential and will not be discussed with your primary care unless there is a conflict with therapy.