MASTERPULS R-SW

With the »Active-tip-control« display, you benefit from precise control and a high level of operating comfort. All key parameters – such as intensity, frequency and number of pulses – can be set directly on the handpiece, allowing for uninterrupted work with maximum efficiency.

Thanks to its wide intensity range from 0.3 to 5.0 (MASTERPULS® R-SW100), the FALCON® handpiece is suitable for both pain-sensitive patients and high-energy applications in deeper areas of the body. 
 

Advantages at a glance

• »Active-tip-control« display for control directly from the handpiece
• Intensity can be finely adjusted
• Integrated operation: Pulse counter, frequency control and intensity regulation
• Ergonomic handpiece design with non-slip, elastic handle and vibration absorption 
• Compatible with all radial transmitters from STORZ MEDICAL
• Easy to maintain and reliable

Radial transmitters for all standard indications
The radial transmitters cover a wide range of classic shock wave indications. Different materials and shapes are suit-able for different anatomical structures and therapeutic target regions.

PERI-ACTOR® transmitters for fascia therapy
The four PERI-ACTOR® transmitters according to Swart/Di Maio were specially developed for fascia treatment. Their shapes and material properties, which are adapted to the musculature and tissue structures, enable the targeted release of fascial restrictions and ensure noticeably improved mobility.

SPINE-ACTOR® transmitters for the spinal muscles
The three SPINE-ACTOR® transmitters with their charac­teristic »double tip« shape are designed for use in the paravertebral region. They allow precise treatment along the entire spine for targeted treatment of the muscles. SPINE-ACTOR® transmitters are ideally used for back pain, muscular imbalances or functional complaints in the spinal area.

PERI-ACTOR® transmitters

SPINE-ACTOR® transmitters

Basic physical principle
In addition to focused shock waves, radial shock waves are also used in modern medicine. These can be generated by the collision of solid bodies.

The operating principle of radial shock wave devices, such as the MASTERPULS® devices from STORZ MEDICAL, is based on a projectile accelerated by compressed air striking a transmitter. The transmitter, which is attached to the handpiece, is brought into direct contact with the body surface above the painful area to be treated.

This produces two effects:

• The impulse transmission triggers a movement of the transmitter, which is visible and clearly perceptible as a deflection of the transmitter. This macroscopic movement is also described as an acoustic pressure wave. 
• The transmitter is stimulated to vibrate at its natural frequency, resulting in a high-frequency wave generated through coupling with ultrasound gel on its surface, which then propagates throughout the body.

Both effects have in common that they spread radially from the surface of the transmitter; hence, the term radial shock wave.

Ballistically generated shock waves have their highest energy density at the surface of the transmitter, decreasing with increasing depth.

Transmission of the radial shock wave into the tissue with the MASTERPULS® handpiece

It is applied directly to the skin, either over a large area or at specific points, using specially developed transmitters. The vibrations stimulate mechanoreceptive structures in the tissue, promote local metabolism, improve microcirculation through compression and decompression, and help to release muscular tension even in deeper tissue regions.

Metabolic products are transported away via the blood and lymph. The V-ACTOR® stretches the fasciae and muscle fibres, promoting the normalisation of muscle tension by alleviating shortening and rigidity.

During treatment at 50 Hz, a stretching reflex occurs 50 times per second, causing the muscle to contract continuously. This reflex activity is also known as the tonic vibration reflex (TVR).

Holistic treatment concepts can be realised, especially when combined with the radial FALCON® handpiece – addressing the root cause of pain and supporting functional aftercare. 

»Deep Vibration« V-ACTOR® transmitters

Advantages and effects

• Muscle and connective tissue relaxation, loosening of adhesions
• Improvement of microcirculation
• Stimulation and acceleration of metabolic activities 
• Improvement of neuromuscular performance
• Improved mental wellness through increased hormone release (serotonin)
• Stress reduction through lowering cortisol levels
• Revitalisation

»Deep Vibration« V-ACTOR® facts 

• Effective stimulation of deep tissue layers
• Quick change between radial shock wave and vibration therapy (only with the R-SW100) 
• High patient satisfaction thanks to pleasant application and lasting effects
• 1–50 Hz high-frequency vibration therapy 
• Intensity: 1–5 for superficial and deep tissue zones as well as for large muscle areas

Carlo Di Maio, orthopaedic surgeon
»The V-ACTOR® is particularly suitable for pain-sensitive patients. Its wide frequency range enables strong desensitisation of the tissue – ideal for preparing for radial or
focused shock waves. I use it primarily for chronic pain, sports injuries, scar adhesions and muscle soreness (DOMS).«

Paul Hobrough, sports physiotherapist
»Patients find the V-ACTOR® comfortable, which increases their willingness to undergo follow-up shock wave treatments. I appreciate its versatility, both as a stand-alone method and as a support for more intensive radial shock wave therapy.«

Peter Heckert, Olympic Training Centre Frankfurt/Germany
»We are increasingly incorporating vibration therapy with the V-ACTOR® into our daily work. We, the therapists and athletes, have accepted this form of therapy as an ideal complement to shock wave therapy.«

Jens Lundgren, Sweden
»I prefer to use the V-ACTOR® over shock wave treatments for patients with increased sensitivity to pain.«