Not All Shockwave Is Created Equal
Feature
- Wave Type True unfocused electrohydraulic
- Treatment Zone Broad + Deep (7cm x 12cm)
- FDA 510(k) Cleared Yes — multiple clearances
- Published Studies 300+
- Anesthesia Required No
- Treatment Time 5–10 minutes
- Applicator Longevity 100K–500K pulses
- Daily Maintenanc None (closed-loop system)
SoftWave TRT
- Wave Type Focused piezoelectric
- Treatment Zone Narrow focal point
- FDA 510(k) Cleared Varies
- Published Studies Limited
- Anesthesia Required Often
- Treatment Time 15–30 minutes
- Applicator Longevity ~50K pulses
- Daily Maintenanc Varies
Focused Shockwave
- Wave Type Pressure wave
- Treatment Zone Superficial only
- FDA 510(k) Cleared Rarely
- Published Studies Limited
- Anesthesia Required No
- Treatment Time 10–20 minutes
- Applicator Longevity Varies
- Daily Maintenanc Gel/cleaning
| Feature |
SoftWave TRT |
Focused Shockwave |
Radial “Shockwave” |
| Wave Type |
True unfocused electrohydraulic |
Focused piezoelectric |
Pressure wave |
| Treatment Zone |
Broad + Deep (7cm x 12cm) |
Narrow focal point |
Superficial only |
| FDA 510(k) Cleared |
Yes — multiple clearances |
Varies |
Rarely |
| Published Studies |
300+ |
Limited |
Limited |
| Anesthesia Required |
No |
Often |
No |
| Treatment Time |
5–10 minutes |
15–30 minutes |
10–20 minutes |
| Applicator Longevity |
100K–500K pulses |
~50K pulses |
Varies |
| Daily Maintenanc |
None (closed-loop system) |
Varies |
Gel/cleaning |
SoftWave’s patented parabolic reflector delivers broad, unfocused electrohydraulic shockwaves that
distribute energy across a larger treatment area. This allows clinicians to stimulate multiple tissues at once rather than concentrating energy on a single narrow focal point.
As a result, SoftWave TRT creates a deeper and wider therapeutic zone compared to focused devices. It
also holds multiple FDA 510(k) clearances, supporting benefits beyond pain relief, including connective tissue activation, improved blood flow, and enhanced healing responses.
SoftWave has been the single best addition to my practice in the last 5 years. We added over $150K in new revenue in the first 9 months, and the patients absolutely love it. It’s non-invasive, fast, and the clinical results speak for themselves.
Dr. Sarah Chen
Chiropractor, 12 years in practice