Los Altos, CA
Shockwave + EMTT Treatments in Los Altos, CA
55-minute Treatment Sessions of Advanced Care at PhysioFit Physical Therapy & Wellness
What is Shockwave + EMTT?
Proven Chronic Pain Treatment Using Storz Medical's Shockwave Technology
Shockwave + EMTT uses Storz Medical's Shockwave Technology as another alternative treatment that can be used very effectively for pain management. Revolutionizing healthcare through non-surgical solutions that treat the root cause, accelerate the healing process, and improve the quality of care we deliver to our patients. This provides a faster, easier, more complete path to healing. It is like getting a view that an MRI or X-ray would tell us to find the root cause of the problem, while you are receiving treatment to fix it. In addition, an MRI or X-ray does not necessarily verify the reason for your pain, as this technology can do.
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Proven Treatments Using Storz Medical's Shockwave Technology:
Why This Combination Is Superior
Most clinics offer only one type of technology—often just radial pressure wave under the label of “shockwave." Others offer Focused Shockwave (FSW) but lack the boost of EMTT. PhysioFit Physical Therapy & Wellness has all three, and more importantly, we understand how to use them with our other services.
Our integrated protocol:
- Targets tissue from the surface to the bone
- Combines mechanical, acoustic, and electromagnetic activation
- Enhances healing response in hard-to-treat conditions
- Treats both the pain site and the source of dysfunction
- Achieves outcomes that outperform conventional treatments
The difference? It’s not just the technology itself but the level of knowledge of the clinician doing the treatment. Our layered approach targets healing at every level: soft tissue, tendon, joint, and nerve—delivering results that stick.
Radial Pulse Wave
(RSW/RPW)
Radial Pulse Wave therapy delivers rapid pressure waves across broader, more superficial areas, reaching about 3 to 4 cm deep. It's ideal for muscle tightness, trigger points, and tendon issues like plantar fasciitis and tennis elbow, boosting circulation to jump-start healing in stubborn soft tissue.
Focused Shock Wave
(FSW)
Focused Shock Wave therapy delivers high-energy shockwaves that penetrate up to 12.5 cm, effectively treating deep tissue, joint, bone, and calcification issues. Perfect for anyone with achy localized pain or tightness that exercise and physical therapy (or occupational therapy) can't touch. It's also widely beneficial for addressing pelvic floor problems such as pain, sexual dysfunction, and bladder or bowel issues.
Electromagnetic Transduction Therapy
(EMTT/MTT)
Electromagnetic Transduction Therapy uses electromagnetic fields to penetrate up to 18 cm to treat deep pain and inflammation while facilitating cellular repair of soft tissue, joints, and bones. It effectively addresses fractures, osteoarthritis, herniated discs, carpal tunnel, and pelvic floor issues like pain, sexual dysfunction, and bladder or bowel problems.
Do Shockwave Results Depend on The Provider?
The success rates we talk about are specific to our clinic and the results we have been able to provide our clients through our training and knowledge with this technology.
All too often, we hear people say things like, "Oh, I've had this before," or "I've tried something similar."
Here's what makes PhysioFit different: Our providers have completed advanced specialized training in shockwave therapy that fewer than 1% of practitioners offering this treatment have pursued. This isn't just about owning the equipment—it's about mastering the science behind it.
What does this mean for you?
This advanced training gives our team deeper knowledge of how to use these devices—especially when combining multiple therapies—to achieve faster, more lasting results. We're able to treat complex and chronic pain cases that others may have told you were untreatable without surgery.
Our goal is simple: get you out of pain as quickly as possible, keep you doing what you love, and help you avoid the operating table.
Best Trio for Deep Healing.
Common Conditions & Symptoms Treated by Shockwave + EMTT
Plus Many More
Advanced Healing Therapy is proven to help a variety of conditions and disorders of the musculoskeletal system, both acute and chronic. There is an ever-growing field of evidence and use applications not only in the field of orthopedics, but also in:
Select a body area or category below to see the conditions and symptoms it covers.
General
- Strains/sprains
- Tendinopathy
- Myofascial trigger points
- Muscle & connective tissue injuries
- Acute bone/muscle injuries
- Bone marrow lesions
- Pre-operative & post-operative recovery (Total joint replacement: accelerate bonding 3x faster, leading to better bone integrity)
- Post-surgical recovery scars/adhesions, calf stim to reduce chance of DVT
- Other scar tissue/adhesions
- Broken bones that have failed to heal (nonunions)
- Non-displaced fractures
- Stress fractures
- Enhancing bone healing
- Arthritis/Joint pain
- Bursitis
- Osteoarthritis/Degenerative Joint Disease (all joints)
- Rheumatoid Arthritis
- Avascular Necrosis
- Peripheral Neuropathy
Pelvic Health
- Bladder dysfunction
- Bowel dysfunction
- Sexual dysfunction
- Pelvic pain
- Dyspareunia (Pain with Intercourse)
- Low libido
- Persistent genital arousal disorder (PGAD)
- C-section and perineal scarring
- Post-partum recovery
- Diastasis Rectus Abdominis
- Abdominal surgeries
- Digestion issues
- Hemorrhoids
- Anal fissures
- Constipation
- Vulvodynia
- Urgency incontinence
- Interstitial Cystitis
- Endometriosis
- Fibroids
- Dysmenorrhea (Painful Periods)
- Fertility
- Chronic Pelvic Pain/Prostatitis
- S/P Prostatectomy
Back Pain (Lumbar, Cervical, Thoracic, Sacro-Iliac Joint)
- Degenerative Joint Disease/Osteoarthritis
- Degenerative Disc Disease
- Sacroiliac (SI) Joint Dysfunction
- Radiculopathy (radiating pain)
- Compression fractures
- Strains/sprains of the back
- Sciatica
- Disc herniations
- Arthritis
- Stenosis
- Bone Marrow Lesions or Bone Edema
- Non-Union Non-Displaced Fractures
Shoulder Pain
- Shoulder pain
- Rotator cuff tendinopathy/tear
- Calcific tendinitis
- Biceps tendinitis
- Labral tear
- Bursitis
- AC joint pain
- Adhesive capsulitis (Frozen Shoulder)
- Shoulder Impingement Syndrome
- Pre and post-operative recovery
Knee / Lower Leg
- Patellar tendinopathy (Runner's/Jumper's knee)
- Patellofemoral Pain (Knee cap misalignment)
- Plica Syndrome
- Ligament injuries (ACL/PCL/MCL/LCL)
- Meniscus injuries/degeneration
- Osgood-Schlatter Disease
- Shin splints
- Pre & post-operative recovery (e.g. Total Knee Replacement, ACL Reconstruction, Meniscus, Arthroscopy)
- Knee Osteoarthritis/DJD
- Iliotibial (IT) Band Syndrome
- Stiffness
Foot / Ankle
- Achilles Tendinopathy
- Ankle sprains
- Ankle stiffness
- Tibialis Posterior Tendinopathy
- Heel Pain/Spur
- Arthrosis of the ankle, midfoot & 1st MP
- Plantar Fasciitis
- Metatarsalgia
- Morton's Neuroma
- Bunion or Post-Bunionectomy
- Hammer Toe
- Stress fractures
- Stiff big toe (Hallux Rigidus)
- Sever's Disease (Heel)
Hip / Upper Leg
- Greater Trochanteric Pain Syndrome
- Trochanteric/Hip Bursitis
- Piriformis Syndrome
- Post-op recovery (e.g. Total Hip Replacement, Arthroscopy)
- Iliotibial (IT) Band Syndrome
- Stress fractures, other fractures
- Hamstring injury
- Hip Osteoarthritis (OA)/Degenerative Joint Disease (DJD)
- Labral tear
- Hip Pain/Bursitis
- Avascular Necrosis
Elbow / Upper Arm
- Lateral epicondylitis (Tennis Elbow)
- Medial epicondylitis (Golfer/Baseball Elbow)
- Ligament injuries
- Nerve entrapment
- Fractures
Cervical / Migraines / Jaw (TMJ)
Cervical:
- Neck pain
- Herniated disc, nerve root
- Degenerative Disc Disease/OA
- Cervical Spondylosis
- Cervical stiffness
- Stenosis
- Radiculopathy
- Neck strain
- Whiplash
- Cervical headaches
Migraines:
- Suboccipital region (EMTT and radial device)
- Pain relief
- Neck tightness
TMJ:
- TMD/Jaw pain
- Oral & maxillofacial issues
- Dental bone defects
Wrist / Hand
- DeQuervain's Syndrome
- Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
- Strains/sprains
- Arthritis/Joint pain
- Difficulty gripping/lifting objects
- Gamer's thumb
- Golfer's thumb
- Trigger Finger
Bonus Aesthetic Benefits in Some Treatment Areas (with Radial Device)
- Reduction in stretch marks
- Reduces cellulite/adipose tissue
- Body sculpting (with firmer skin)
How It Works:
- Stimulation of Cellular Processes:
- Advanced healing therapies leverage mechanical, electromagnetic, or biochemical stimuli to activate cellular mechanisms that accelerate healing. For example, Extracorporeal Shockwave Therapy (ESWT) uses sound waves, and EMTT (Electromagnetic Transduction Therapy) uses electromagnetic fields to induce biological changes at the cellular level.
- These stimuli encourage cellular regeneration, angiogenesis (the formation of new blood vessels), and the production of collagen, all of which are essential for tissue repair.
- Targeted Tissue Regeneration:
- The therapy is usually applied to injured or degenerated tissues, such as tendons, ligaments, or bones. The mechanical or electromagnetic forces applied trigger a healing response by activating mesenchymal stem cells (MSCs) or enhancing the activity of fibroblasts, which help regenerate damaged tissue.
- Shockwave therapy, for example, produces microtrauma that induces the body’s natural healing response. In contrast, EMTT works on a deeper cellular level by influencing ion channels and enhancing cell membrane permeability, which improves cellular metabolism.
- Non-invasive and Minimally Invasive:
- These therapies are typically non-invasive (like EMTT) or minimally invasive (like PRP injections), making them attractive alternatives to surgery. They are commonly used for chronic pain, musculoskeletal injuries, and even degenerative conditions like osteoarthritis.
In essence, Shockwave + EMTT harness the body's innate capacity for healing by stimulating cellular repair through external forces, making them highly beneficial in fields such as orthopedics, sports medicine, and tissue engineering.
Revolutionize Your Healing Journey with Shockwave + EMTT
Experience a groundbreaking approach to healthcare with our advanced non-surgical solutions using Shockwave + EMTT with Physical Therapy and Occupational Therapy. We go beyond traditional treatments by addressing the root cause of your discomfort, accelerating the healing process, and enhancing the quality of care we provide. Our state-of-the-art technologies offer a faster, more comprehensive path to recovery, combining diagnostic insight and therapeutic action in one seamless experience.
Unlike MRI or X-ray, which can only show us images, our technologies identify the underlying issues and actively treat them, precisely targeting the source of your pain. This dual-action approach ensures that we see what's wrong and initiate the healing process simultaneously, providing you with faster relief and a clear path to long-term recovery.
Discover the future of healthcare with Shockwave + EMTT, a more innovative, efficient way to restore your health and well-being. Say goodbye to endless diagnostic tests and uncertain treatments. Our innovative therapies are designed to give you the necessary answers and solutions. Let us help you return to your best self faster and easier than ever.
The Benefits of Shockwave + EMTT Treatments
- Non-invasive, no scarring
- No anesthesia, no downtime
- No risk of infection
- Finds the root of the problem
- Over 83% success rate (90% when used together with PT/OT)
- Reduces pain, reduces tendon stiffness
- Speed up return to play by 50%
- Faster healing and quicker recovery time (6 sessions needed)
- Promotes natural healing without medication side effects
- Reduces the need for invasive procedures (e.g., surgery, injections)
- Reduces the need for expensive diagnostic tests (MRI, X-ray)
- Saves money and time: long-term results reduce future medical needs
- Less patient out-of-pocket expense
- Improve quality of life: return to the activities you love sooner
FAQs
What you won't get at PhysioFit
- You won’t be treated by a physical therapist treating 2-4 other people in the same room.
- You won’t waste time playing musical chairs on useless machines.
- You won’t be with a therapist for 5-10 minutes, where they show you the same basic exercises they give to everyone – regardless of what YOU might actually be going through.
- Your treatment will NEVER be influenced by what an insurance company will cover.
- We’ll never tell you, “this just happens as we get older, just take some pain medication.”
What Our Clients Say
K.
"Today, I started Pilates. It is a true victory that I can do what's required.
I had my right hip replaced in 2013, and my right knee replaced in 2021. They never stopped hurting. The doctors examined the X-rays and MRIs and stated that everything was normal, as it had healed exactly as it should. I wondered then why they hurt so much that I was practically disabled. used a cane or walking stick much of the time, yet was in constant fear of falling. My family was afraid for me, too, because I was so wobbly. I had resigned myself to being in pain for the rest of my life. Not a pretty picture.
PhysioFit is a wellness and healing clinic. After reading several advertisement articles by them, I decided to go there for an evaluation. After all, I had nothing to lose
My therapist said that there was so much scar tissue that it was strangling my muscles, nerves, and veins. With several different kinds of treatment, Shockwave being the biggest, she started breaking up the scar tissue and helping me to stop the bad habits I was doing to compensate for the pain.
I couldn't stand sitting without holding on to something. She helped me gain the strength and ability to do that. She and my physical therapist taught me how to walk again - I walked on the outside of my right foot, trying to compensate for the pain walking caused.
They used treatments, exercises, encouragement, and therapies to enable me to walk and breathe as I hadn't been able to in many years. I had nine regenerative sessions and 6 physical therapy appointments
And now, I mostly walk like a normal person. There is still a little pain once in a while, but I feel much more like a regular person.
I had considered Pilates before, but knew the pain & debilitation from my knee and hip would prevent me from being successful. That's why it is such a big deal that I'm now doing Pilates under the guidance of my therapist.
I will get strong. I will not be in pain for the rest of my life. I'm a happy girl."
Los Altos, CA
J.G.
"Before I came to PhysioFit, I had a lot of arm problems in my shoulder, and I had a lot of soreness that was keeping me from my full potential on the field. A lot of times, I had to slow my motion down to compensate for elbow pain or shoulder pain. And that's just how I felt before my shockwave therapy. And then after my shockwave therapy, I noticed, even the next day, right after I got on the field, I noticed an instant change. My arm felt brand new, as if I hadn't grown in a couple of weeks. It just completely takes away all soreness and pain from your elbow and shoulder. It's really useful for pictures. It helps you get back on the field quicker with less pain for sure. And it's definitely something I would recommend trying. Because, as I said, literally the next day, my arm felt brand new. Definitely something I highly recommend. I tried a couple of things before I came. Some other physical therapy and stuff. Some recovery, some mobility stretches, and stuff like that. Which is all good, and it all helps. And it doesn't actually help your human process as shockwave does. It actually gets in there, and it helps your tissue and everything regenerate faster. So you'll be able to be on the field the next day without any pain or anything like that."
Los Altos, CA
S.S.
"I didn't know how Shockwave was going to work because I have had other therapies before shockwave and they really haven't help me much. I was thinking ok if this helps me its good. I've tried acupuncture, cupping, Ive had cortisone injections, and even physical therapy. PhysioFit, after each session I was feeling really good. After some time, I had a little pain return but it was better! Especially my legs. I couldn't lift my legs up, I had no balance, I had to sit own to put my pants on. Now I am able to lift my legs, get in and out of the car easier, and return to gardening! I loved gardening, but, I had to stop because I couldn't bend or I had pain. I'm doing a little bit of gardening now better than before. Anyone wondering if this will help them should try it because it's definitely going to help them.”
Los Altos, CA
Download our Shockwave + EMTT informational guide:
Download our Shockwave + EMTT informational guide:
Meant to educate and help you understand Shockwave + EMTT therapy and its benefits!
Meant to educate and help you understand Shockwave + EMTT therapy and its benefits!
Why Use Shockwave + EMTT?
Tried and True
Shockwave & EMTT is today's most innovative approach to treating acute and chronic musculoskeletal pain and connective tissue disorders. It's backed by evidence and works in tandem with a range of other advanced healing solutions for exceptional outcomes. Simply put, it works.
Where Does Shockwave + EMTT Fit into Physical or Occupational Therapy?
The Perfect Addition for Your Recovery
- Shockwave + EMTT: Restores tissue integrity and function.
- Physical/Occupational Therapy: Restores mobility, flexibility, strength, and overall function.
- Addressing Significant Tissue Damage: When tissue damage slows progress in PT, Shockwave + EMTT can help you move past this stage.
- Accelerates Recovery: Speeds up your return to an active lifestyle.
- Enhances Outcomes: Improves your overall results with physical therapy.
What's The Difference?
| Category | PhysioFit Physical Therapy & Wellness | Others |
|---|---|---|
| Quality | PhysioFitFocused shockwaves, radial shockwaves, or EMTT. They use precise energy delivery and have adjustable settings to target specific tissues at varying depths, ensuring effective treatment. | OthersDifferent technology: mechanical vibration or low-energy radial waves. The build quality is typically lower, with less durable materials and less precise engineering. |
| Energy Delivery and Control | PhysioFitPrecise control over energy levels, frequency, and penetration depth is critical for effectively treating different conditions. These devices are calibrated to deliver consistent energy, ensuring the treatment is safe and effective. | OthersOffer limited control over energy levels, frequency, and depth. The energy delivered is often inconsistent and may not reach therapeutic levels. |
| Efficacy | PhysioFitThey are proven effective for various conditions, including chronic tendinopathies, plantar fasciitis, and muscle pain, with documented results from clinical studies. | OthersDue to the lack of precision and lower energy output, these devices may produce little therapeutic results. They are often ineffective for severe conditions and may only provide mild relief or placebo effects. |
| Safety | PhysioFitDesigned with safety mechanisms and undergoes rigorous testing to ensure patient safety. The ability to finely adjust settings helps avoid adverse effects and tailor the treatment to individual needs. | OthersThe safety standards are often questionable. The lack of precise energy control can lead to inconsistent results and an increased risk of side effects, such as tissue damage or skin irritation. |
| Longevity and Support | PhysioFitBuilt for long-term use with high-quality components. They provide comprehensive support, including training, maintenance, and repair services, ensuring consistent performance. | OthersOften have a shorter lifespan and limited or no customer support. Parts and repairs may be challenging to obtain, leading to device failure over time. |