Shockwave Therapy

Orthobiologics are everywhere, on social media, in patient questions, and in clinical marketing, but clear, evidence-based guidance is harder to find. Between exaggerated claims and inconsistent protocols, many clinicians are left wondering what actually works, for whom, and how orthobiologics should be responsibly integrated into patient care.

That is exactly what this webinar is designed to address.

Hosted by Chattanooga®, a brand of Enovis™ committed to education, clinical research, and advancing evidence-based rehabilitation, this discussion brings together an exceptional panel of nationally recognized experts to clarify the science, challenge misconceptions, and share clinical best practices.

Featuring an Expert Panel:

• Adam Tenforde, MD – Associate Professor, Harvard Medical School; Director of Shockwave & Running Medicine, Mass General Brigham Sports Medicine
• Joanne Borg-Stein, MD – Associate Professor & Associate Chair of PM&R, Harvard Medical School; Director of Regenerative Medicine, Mass General Brigham Sports Medicine
• Mark Callanen, PT, DPT, OCS – Director of Clinical Education, Enovis
• Ben England, DPT, FAAOMPT, OBH – Founder & CEO, Torrentia Medical Education; nationally recognized leader in regenerative rehabilitation

With decades of combined clinical, research, and educational leadership, including over 195 peer-reviewed publications between the Harvard faculty alone, this panel offers a rare, balanced perspective grounded in real-world practice.

What You'll Gain from This Webinar

• A clear, evidence-based understanding of orthobiologics for osteoarthritis and tendinopathies
• Insight into common myths and misleading claims, and how to address them with patients
• Practical guidance on patient selection, expectations, and rehabilitation considerations
• A clinician-focused discussion on integrating orthobiologics with rehab strategies, including extracorporeal shockwave therapy (ESWT) and photobiomodulation (PBM)
• Confidence to have informed conversations with patients, physicians, and interdisciplinary teams

Whether you are a physical therapist, chiropractor, athletic trainer, or a physician exploring non-operative musculoskeletal care, this session will help you cut through the noise and focus on what matters most, delivering informed, ethical, and effective patient care.

Why Chattanooga®

Unlock new revenue streams and help improve clinical outcomes by integrating laser and shockwave therapy into your practice with this insightful on-demand webinar. Hosted by Enovis™ and Breakthrough, this session is tailored for physical therapy and chiropractic clinic owners aiming to thrive amid reimbursement cuts and rising overhead costs.

Discover impactful strategies for implementing high-ROI cash services and learn how top-performing clinics are using evidence-based modalities to elevate care and boost profitability.

Key Takeaways:

• Explore why laser and shockwave therapy are ideal cash-based services with immediate revenue potential.
• Understand the market opportunity and evidence supporting these modalities in treating common musculoskeletal conditions.
• Learn how to overcome capital investment concerns with practical ROI models, financing options, and tax incentives.
• Access marketing blueprints and automation tools to attract past, present, and new patients.
• Hear real success stories from clinics that increased revenue and expanded patient volume using this system.

Learn more about the exciting advancements in shockwave therapy and how the technology combines with laser therapy to create a powerful treatment approach.

LightForce® has long been known for creating laser technology that uses focused light to stimulate a mitochondrial response called photobiomodulation in tissue at depth. Now as a member of the Chattanooga® team, LightForce® will offer the most effective technology for stimulating a response in dysfunctional tissue using sound waves through Chattanooga®'s shockwave devices¹. Together, clinicians will have access to the most advanced modalities to treat a broader range of musculoskeletal conditions.

¹ Reilly J, Bluman E, Tendorde A. Effect of Shockwave Treatment for Management of Upper and Lower Extremity Musculoskeletal Conditions: A Narrative Review. PM&R. 2018;10(12):1385-1403.

Take a deep dive into the science behind shockwave therapy to understand what makes this modality the clinical treatment choice for addressing pain and inflammation in orthopaedic conditions.¹ Designed to activate connective tissue from the surface level to difficult-to-reach pathologies, learn how the new Intelect® RPW 2 helps to reduce wear and strain on the clinician’s hands and arms while addressing a wide range of conditions.^2,3,4,5

¹ Schmitz C. Efficacy and safety of extracorporeal shock wave therapy for orthopedic conditions: a systematic review on studies listed in the PEDro database. Br Med Bull. 2015;116:115-38. doi: 10.1093/bmb/ldv047. Epub 2015 Nov 18.

² Gerdesmeyer L. Current evidence of extracorporeal shock wave therapy in chronic Achilles tendinopathy.NCBINCBI Logo Int J Surg. 2015 Dec;24(Pt B):154-9. doi: 10.1016/j.ijsu.2015.07.718. Epub 2015 Aug 29.

³ Gerdesmeyer L. Current evidence of extracorporeal shock wave therapy in chronic Achilles tendinopathy.NCBINCBI Logo Int J Surg. 2015.

⁴ Nedelka T.Mechano-transduction effect of shockwaves in the treatment of lumbar facet joint pain.Neuro Endocrinol Lett. 2014

⁵ Ogden JA. Shockwave therapy for chronic proximal plantar fasciitis: a meta-analysis. Foot Ankle Int. 2002 Apr;23(4):301-8

Peer-reviewed researcher and owner of Donatelli Physical Therapy & Sports in Las Vegas, NV, Bob Donatelli, PhD, PT, shares insights from his experience as a sports physical therapist and the use of shockwave therapy in his clinic.

Donatelli has been working with athletes for 35 years and has incorporated innovative treatment technologies into his clinic to provide a results-focused approach for his patients. In this webinar, Donatelli discusses the application of shockwave therapy in his clinic, specifically examining focus shockwave treatment techniques for the shoulder. Using both shockwave technology and exercises, Donatelli shares how the combination of both techniques helps reach the ultimate goal of healing tissue.

As patients are seeking out treatment solutions to help accelerate their recovery, it is useful to know about technologies being implemented by other clinicians to help provide results.

In this webinar, Chattanooga® & LightForce® Therapy Lasers are joined by Dr. Michael Grossman of Grossman Chiropractic in San Jose, CA, to discuss the integration of laser and shockwave therapies in his clinic and how it has been a game changer for his patients.

KEY CONCEPTS IN THIS WEBINAR:
Cash-Pay Clinic, Package Plans, Plans of Care, Treatment Applications, Laser Therapy, Shockwave Therapy

Associate Clinical Director for Champion Sports Medicine in Birmingham, AL, and a leading authority in the world of sports rehabilitation, Kevin Wilk, PT, DPT, FAPTA, joins Chattanooga® and LightForce® Therapy Lasers to share insights from his experience as a clinical physical therapist for the past 37 years and the treatment technologies he has incorporated in the clinic.

In this webinar, Wilk discusses the use of laser and shockwave therapies in the clinic, specifically examining treatment techniques to help address shoulder and knee injuries. Join the discussion to hear from Wilk about the conditions he treats with each technology and how he has combined them to help provide results.

Extracorporeal Shockwave Therapy (ESWT) is a versatile modality that can be used to treat a variety of musculoskeletal dysfunctions. In this webinar, Dr. Pavel Novak, Director of Science and Technology at Storz Medical AG in Tägerwilen, Switzerland, provides insight that will help drive positive outcomes with this technology.

Dr. Novak has been involved with the design of shockwave equipment for the past 25 years in addition to conducting other biomedical research for almost 50 years. In that time, he has developed 90 patents and written more than 100 research papers and presentations. Dr. Novak's extensive experience with shockwave technology, biomedical research, and product development makes for an illuminating webinar discussion. Topics of discussion include the following:

• Identifying an inferior piece of ESWT equipment
• RPW vs. FSW
• Mechanisms behind treatment outcomes
• The future of ESWT technology