OMNIWave™ Shockwave Therapy

OMNIWave™ Shockwave Therapy I Non-Surgical Pain Relief in Austin, TX

Ongoing pain from overuse injuries, tendon problems, chronic issues, and other musculoskeletal conditions can make it difficult to stay active and enjoy everyday life. When symptoms continue despite physical therapy, medications, activity modification, or other conservative treatments, OMNIWave™ Shockwave Therapy may provide an effective non-surgical treatment option.


At Orthopaedic Specialists of Austin, we offer OMNIWave™ Focused Extracorporeal Shockwave Therapy (ESWT), an advanced non-invasive treatment that utilizes high-energy acoustic waves to stimulate the body's natural healing response. OMNIWave™ is an FDA ­listed medical device designed to help patients suffering from chronic pain, inflammation, and soft tissue injuries without surgery, injections, or prolonged recovery.

What Is OMNIWave™ Shockwave Therapy?

OMNIWave™ utilizes powerful acoustic waves to activate the body's natural healing processes. Despite the name "shockwave therapy," no electrical shocks are delivered to the body.

When acoustic waves penetrate damaged or inflamed tissue, they trigger a biological healing response. This process helps stimulate dormant healing cells, reduce inflammation, improve circulation, and promote tissue repair.

OMNIWave™ works by:

  • Stimulating the release of growth factors and healing proteins

  • Increasing blood vessel formation

  • Improving blood flow and oxygen delivery

  • Promoting collagen production

  • Breaking down scar tissue and calcifications

  • Supporting the body's natural healing response

  • Helping reduce pain by affecting local nerve signaling and pain receptors

  • Unlike treatments that focus solely on symptom management, OMNIWave™ is designed to encourage healing at the source of the problem.

Why Patients Choose OMNIWave™ Shockwave Therapy

OMNIWave"' offers a non-surgical treatment option for patients who continue to experience pain despite conservative care.

Potential benefits include:

  • Non-invasive treatment

  • No surgery or injections

  • Medication-free treatment option

  • Performed conveniently in the office

  • Treatments typically take only 5-10 minutes

  • Minimal discomfort during treatment

  • No recovery time or downtime

  • Helps reduce inflammation

  • Stimulates the body's natural healing process

  • Improves circulation and tissue healing

  • Can treat multiple body regions

  • May help patients avoid more invasive procedures

Focused ESWT offers several potential advantages:

Deeper, more targeted energy delivery

Greater precision when treating injured tissues

Conditions Treated with OMNIWave™

Shockwave therapy may be beneficial for a variety of chronic orthopedic conditions and injuries.

Conditions Commonly Treated

These conditions have strong clinical evidence of working with shockwave therapy:

  • Rotator cuff and biceps tendinits

  • Rotator cuff calcific tendinopathy

  • Plantar fasciitis

  • Achilles tendinopathy

  • Patellar tendinopathy (jumper's knee)

  • Quadriceps tendinopathy

  • Tennis elbow (lateral epicondylitis)

  • Golfer's elbow (medial epicondylitis)


Additional Conditions Commonly Treated

  • Chronic shoulder pain

  • Chronic elbow pain

  • Chronic wrist pain

  • Muscle injuries

  • Tendon injuries

  • Soft tissue injuries

Who May Benefit from Shockwave Therapy?

OMNIWave™ is often most effective for patients who:

  • Have experienced symptoms for several months or longer

  • Have failed conservative treatment options

  • Have chronic tendon or soft tissue conditions

  • Have imaging-confirmed tendinopathy or calcification

  • Have degenerative rather than acute inflammatory conditions

  • Want to avoid surgery whenever possible

Shockwave therapy often works best when combined with:

  • Physical therapy

  • Progressive strengthening programs

  • Activity modification

  • Movement retraining

  • Load management education

Specialized OMNIWave™ Expertise

Orthopaedics Specialits of Austin utilizes OMNIWave™ Focused Extracorporeal Shockwave Therapy as part of a comprehensive non-operative treatment approach for patients with chronic orthopedic conditions by combining advanced shockwave technology with orthopedic expertise.

What to Expect During Treatment

Treatment begins with a comprehensive evaluation to determine whether OMNIWave™ is appropriate for your condition and goals.


During the initial visit, the treatment device may also be used diagnostically to help identify the primary source of pain and inflammation. Once the treatment area is identified, focused acoustic waves are delivered directly to the injured tissue to maximize the biological healing response.

During treatment:

  • The affected area is evaluated and targeted

  • Acoustic waves are delivered directly to injured tissue

  • Treatment typically takes approximately 5-1O minutes

  • No anesthesia is required

  • The procedure is performed in the office

  • Patients remain awake and comfortable throughout treatment

  • Most patients return to normal daily activities immediately following treatment.

Treatment Plan & Results


While some patients experience improvement following their first treatment, OMNIWave™ is designed to promote healing over time and is not typically considered a one-time treatment.


Depending on the condition being treated, a personalized treatment plan may be recommended to achieve the best possible outcome. Many patients begin noticing meaningful improvement after several treatments, with continued progress occurring as healing develops within the tissue. Treatment recommendations are individualized based on symptoms, diagnosis, activity level, and recovery goals.


FAQs

What is shockwave therapy?

Shockwave therapy is a non-invasive treatment that uses high-energy acoustic waves to stimulate healing in injured tendons, muscles, joints, and bones.

Does shockwave therapy hurt?

Most patients tolerate treatment very well. Healthy tissue typically produces little sensation, while injured tissue may create mild to moderate discomfort. Most patients do not require numbing medication or anesthesia and describe the sensation as manageable.


How long does a treatment take?

Most OMNIWave™ treatments take approximately 5-10 minutes.

Is there any downtime after treatment?

No. Most patients can return to normal daily activities immediately following treatment.

How many treatments will I need?

Treatment plans vary depending on the condition being treated, symptom severity, and individual response to therapy. Recommendations are customized to each patient.

FAQs

What conditions respond best to shockwave therapy?

Some of the strongest evidence supports shockwave therapy for plantar fasciitis, Achilles tendinopathy, tennis elbow, golfer's elbow, patellar tendinopathy, calcific rotator cuff tendinopathy, and greater trochanteric pain syndrome.

Is shockwave therapy an alternative to surgery?

For many patients, shockwave therapy may provide an effective non-operative treatment option before considering surgery. However, treatment recommendations vary based on the condition and severity of symptoms.

What Our Patients Say

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I injured my shoulder over three years ago and had surgery to fix it (by a different physician). It just got progressively worse and I lived through it for three years.  I finally went to see Dr Seade for a full regular shoulder replacement.  It was an amazing experience!!!  He and his team are phenomenal!  I am going into the third month post surgery and doing strong in my PT.  The pain level is low, only sore muscles when I am doing PT.  A beautiful pain and I am on the trajectory to being me again!  Thanks to Dr. Seade and his amazing team!!!

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