ESWT (extracorporeal shockwave therapy) is a general term for extracorporeal shockwave therapy. FSWT (focused shockwave therapy) is a type of ESWT, which focuses energy at a specific point, using high energy density, and is suitable for localized, deep problems.
When people buying shockwave machines ask “What’s the difference between ESWT and FSWT?”, they actually mean the difference between the two main types of ESWT: radial shockwave (RSWT or rESWT) and focused shockwave (FSWT or fESWT).
Comparison of core differences:
| Fineness | Radial Shock wave Therapy (RSWT/rESWT) | Focused Shock Wave Therapy (FSWT/fESWT) |
|---|---|---|
| Waveform | Dispersion wave (dispersion towards the point of contact) | Convergence wave (jujiaoyu specific focus) |
| Depth | Shallow, about 3- 4 cm, over 4cm. Effect: Rapid decline | Range depth, range 2-12cm (range 2-30cm) |
| Area of action | A large-scale surface, a shallow surface problem that fits well | Detailed focus on a small area, suitable for local deep problems |
| Capacity Density | low end, maximum strength low end | Increased height, maximum strength |
| Permeability | Unauthorized | Adjustable depth and strength |
| Reproductive Principle | Air movement principle | Telephone principle (electromagnetic field communication) |
| Wave Speed | Approximately 10 m/s (the speed of sound does not reach the speed of sound) | Approximately 1500 m/s (supersonic speed) |
| Feeling of Pain | Pain during treatment (maximum strength on the surface of the skin) | Painlessness (skin surface painlessness) |
| Applicable Circumstances | Chronic superficial surface problems (like ball elbow, superficial plantar fasciitis) | Deep tissue problems (as in the skin, ischial area, and bone basin) and acute cases |
| Treatment Order | Normal demand 3-10th | Normal demand 2-5th |
ESWT: Extracorporeal Shock Wave Therapy
ESWT encapsulates four types of shock waves: focused shock waves, defocused shock waves, radial pressure waves, and planar shock waves.
- Focused Shock Wave Therapy (FSWT) focuses high energy onto a specific focal point, penetrating up to 12cm deep. Its small and precise target area makes it suitable for deep tissue injuries, bone diseases, and soft tissue calcification.
- Defocused Shock Wave Therapy (DSWT) delivers energy to a larger surface area, suitable for treating acute and chronic wounds, such as diabetic foot ulcers and wound healing.
- Radial Pressure Wave Therapy (RSWT) uses lower energy waves, below the speed of sound, with a shallow penetration depth of approximately 3- 4 cm. Its larger target area makes it suitable for diffuse problems, such as muscle diseases, trigger point pain, and myofascial pain.
- Planar Shock Wave Therapy (PSWT) is a complementary form of focused therapy in ESWT devices. Used in conjunction with focused therapy sources for orthopedic indications, planar shockwaves are typically used for large-area myofascial syndromes near the superficial skin, targeting different depths than traditional focused shockwaves.
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