Thork Shock Wave

Microcontrolled extracorporeal shock wave therapy equipment with radial applicator. It presents maximum energy of 200 mJ. The shock wave emission mode can be single or sequential with frequency adjustment up to 22 Hz and the number of shots can be previously adjusted to up to 9999 or free mode (Free).

The Equipment

Thork Shock wave is a piece of equipment microcontrolled by extracorporeal shock wave therapy (ESWT – Extracorporeal Shock wave Therapy). The mechanical cavitational and thermal energy produced by Thork Shock wave is transferred to the patient through a radial shock wave applicator.

It presents maximum energy of 200mJ, and the Shock wave emission mode can be single or sequential, with adjustment of frequency of up to 22Hz and the number of shots can be previously adjusted until 9999 or free mode (Free).

The equipment is accompanied by 3 projectiles, one in the applicator and 2 spare ones. Each projectile presents a durability of 3 million shots. After 9 million, that is, after the use of the 3 projectiles, it is necessary to send the applicator for overhaul and maintenance.

Thork Shock wave can be used with tips of different sizes and materials for several therapeutic applications. It presents an ergonomic applicator, exclusive design, touchscreen and an informative tutorial. It is efficient, safe, precise and easy-to-operate equipment.

The equipment must be used only under prescription and supervision of a licensed professional.

Esthetic Indications

Rehabilitation Indications

Mechanisms of action and physiological effects

Shock wave therapy promotes the following physiological effects:

01. Mechanotransduction of signal

Is the process by which the mechanoreceptor and parenchymal cells convert the mechanical stimuli (shock waves) into a chemical response, activating the fibroblasts and increasing the density of the collagen and elastin fibers, due to the production of neocollagen and neoelastin.

02. Remodeling of the collagen

The mechanical stress tractions the collagen fibers, stimulating the remodeling of collagen, stimulating remodeling of the collagen and elastin fibers and of the fibroblasts. The traction of the collagen fibers in the skin incites the rearrangement by the movement of the applicator, and improves the malleability of the collagen.

03. Microcirculation stimulation

The increase of circulation reduces the concentration of vasoneuroactive substances such as bradykinin, prostaglandins, serotonin and histamine, which also decreases the excitation of the nociceptors and of pain. It also increases the active transport of oxygen and nutrients to the tissue.

04. Release of nitric oxide

Nitric oxide is an important vasodilator, formed in the neurons of the posterior spinal dorsal horn, which promotes an inhibitory effect in the afferent nerve pathways of pain, causing pain modulation and vasodilation for the increase of blood flow.

05. Elimination of toxins and increase of lymphatic flow

Activation of the lymphatic system, which accelerates the transport of metabolites of the extracellular matrix and causes the lymphatic drainage to reduce the edema and promote the fast regeneration of the tissues.

06. Release of growth factors VEGF, eNOS  and of BMPs

These factors aid in the healing of tendinopathies in tendinous insertions and stimulate the release of angiogenic factors and in neovascularization, which improves local blood flow accelerating healing of tendon and bones.

07. Increase of permeability of the cellular membrane

This effect results from the cavitation phenomenon.

08. Reduction of adipose tissue

Por by diagnostic ultrasound and clinically observed by standardized photographs, the thickness of the hypodermic layer is reduced by shock waves.

Technical characteristics

  • Power supply: 100/240V | 50/60Hz;
  • Energy: 60 to 200mJ;
  • Frequency: 1 to 22Hz;
  • Shots: free or from 1 to 9999;
  • Pulse mode: single or sequential;
  • Ramp mode: On and Off;
  • Private protocols: 1 to 20;
  • Pre-programmed protocols: esthetics (1 to 9) and physical rehabilitation (1 to 25);
  • Limits of energy by frequency:
  • From 60mJ to 90mJ: from 1 to 22Hz;
  • From 60mJ to 120mJ: from 1 to 19Hz;
  • From 60mJ to 180mJ: from 1 to 18Hz;
  • From 60mJ to 200mJ: from 1 to 16Hz.

Dimensions

  • Largura: 30cm (11.8 in)
  • Profundidade: 31cm (12.2 in)
  • Altura: 17cm (6.6 in)
  • Peso líquido: 3,2 kg
  • Peso bruto: 4 kg

LCD Display

Breve descrição sobre o display.

Applicator

Breve descrição sobre o aplicador.

Metallic tips

Stainless Steel

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6mm

Used in treatments in the rehabilitation area which aim to reach deeper tissue and structures in localized and specific areas. It can be used in trigger-points, acupuncture and tendinopathies.

15mm

Used in treatments in the areas of physical rehabilitation and esthetics, which aim to reach deeper tissues and structures. In rehabilitation, it can be used in the treatment of trigger points, tendinopathies, bursitis, articular lesions and myofascial therapies. And in esthetics, it is used in the treatment of esthetic disorders of the body, such as cellulite, localized fat and body modeling.

25mm

Used in the treatment of physical rehabilitation and esthetics which aim to reach deeper tissue and structures. In rehabilitation, it can be used in myofascial therapies. And in esthetics, it is used in the treatment of esthetic disorders of the body, such as cellulite, localized fat and body modeling.

34mm

Used in treatments in the esthetics area which aim to reach deeper tissues and structures. In esthetics, it is used in the treatment of esthetic disorders of the body in larger surfaces, such as cellulite, localized fat and body modeling.

Plastic tips

Polyacetal

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6mm

Used in treatments in the esthetics area which aim to reach more superficial tissues in more specific and localized regions. It can be used for the treatment of stretch marks and scars, as well as the use in acupuncture.

15mm

Used in treatments in the esthetics area which aim to reach more superficial tissue. It can be used in the treatment of body skin flaccidity, as well as combined with the metallic tip for cellulite, localized fat and body modeling.

25mm

Used in treatments in the esthetics area which aim to reach more superficial tissues. It can be used in the treatment of body skin flaccidity and facial rejuvenation, as well as the use in the combined protocol with the metallic tip for cellulite, localized fat and body modeling. In the case of facial treatments, the silicone protection for the tip must be used.

34mm

Used in treatments in the esthetics area which aim to reach more superficial tissues. It can be used in the treatments of body esthetic disorders in large surfaces, such as flaccidity of body skin, as well as the use in the combined protocol with the tip for cellulite, localized fat and body modeling.

Application techniques

Cellulite

Body skin flaccidity / Localized fat

Facial rejuvenation

Bursite

Fascite Plantar

Tendinite Patelar

Treatments

Application techniques

  • Examine the skin and clean the treatment area prior to the application, using alcoholic chlorhexidine at 0.5%.;
  • Apply Thork neutral lotion or neutral gel for the sliding of the tips;
  • Depending on the therapeutic objective, carry out a punctual static application or in slow movements with the applicator horizontally and vertically, scanning the treatment area;
  • After the procedure, it is common that the patient presents hyperemia and hypersensitivity;
  • Clean the tips and the applicator before and after each treatment session. The tips can be cleaned with water and sanitize with alcoholic chlorhexidine. For the 25mm and 34mm tips, if necessary, use a small brush to remove gel residues.

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