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What is shock wave therapy used for?
What is shock wave therapy used for?
- Treating respiratory infections
- Treating chronic, painful conditions of the musculoskeletal system (correct)
- Treating neurological disorders
- Treating cardiovascular diseases
How is shock wave defined?
How is shock wave defined?
- A high-frequency sound wave
- A wave with amplitude-independent velocity
- A low-amplitude wave propagating at subsonic velocity
- A mechanical wave of large amplitude propagating at supersonic velocity (correct)
What are the advantages of Extracorporeal Shock Wave Therapy (ESWT) over traditional surgical methods?
What are the advantages of Extracorporeal Shock Wave Therapy (ESWT) over traditional surgical methods?
- Less pain during the procedure and shorter recovery time
- Higher success rate and lower cost
- Reduced need for post-treatment rehabilitation
- Fewer potential complications and a faster return to normal activity (correct)
What happens to a shock wave as it propagates away from its point of origin?
What happens to a shock wave as it propagates away from its point of origin?
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What distinguishes Extracorporeal Shock Wave Therapy (ESWT) from Radial Shock Wave Therapy?
What distinguishes Extracorporeal Shock Wave Therapy (ESWT) from Radial Shock Wave Therapy?
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