Ultrasound Wave Therapy Can Treat Erectile Dysfunction

Ultrasound Wave Therapy

CAN TREAT Erectile Dysfunction

by Rob Seals, DMS-c, PA-C, Salud Spa

Erectile dysfunction (ED) is a common problem that affects most men at some point in their lives. It can be frustrating and embarrassing to deal with; even mild episodes can affect intimate relationships and have far-reaching mental and physical consequences.

Alma Duo is a revolutionary ultrasound wave therapy developed by Alma

Lasers, a company based in Israel known for its advanced technologies. It specifically focuses lowintensity extracorporeal shock wave therapy to create angiogenesis, which is the building of new blood vessels and can break up plaque in existing blood vessels.

The treatment leads to improved function of the male reproductive system, restoring natural function.

Many patients report increased spontaneity and pleasure. Low-intensity extracorporeal shock wave therapy was first pioneered in the 1970s to treat kidney stones. At that time, clinicians realized that the treatment also resulted in the formation of new blood vessels. This technology has had implications in orthopedics, cardiology and now the treatment of ED. The Alma Duo treatment is painless, requires no topical anesthesia; it takes several treatments weekly for three weeks. Many patients report results lasting longer than one year. The shock wave therapy creates tissue stress that leads to tissue healing. The procedure itself feels like a light tapping. There is no downtime, the treatment lasts 15 minutes and patients can return immediately to regular activities. The Alma Duo treats the underlying cause of most ED, which is vascular blood flow. The Alma Duo is the only device FDA approved to treat ED. Many clinicians also treat patients simultaneously with the P Shot, which is a patented procedure developed by Dr. Charles Runnel. The P Shot procedure involves drawing the patient’s blood, spinning the sample in a centrifuge, and injecting the platelet rich plasma back into the affected tissue. This plasma contains the patient’s stem cells and growth factors, which promote healing, improve sensation by healing nerves and improve blood flow. If you are struggling with ED, it is important to seek help. Although it is not unusual to have random episodes of ED, ongoing ED should be appropriately diagnosed and treated. Men who have vascular-related performance issues are the best candidates for the Alma Duo treatment. The Alma Duo does not treat behavioral or psychological issues.