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A guest article by Kirsten Häusler, small animal rehabilitation specialist Fractures in dogs, cats and other small animals are among the most common orthopaedic problems encountered in veterinary practice. With proper treatment, a fracture usually heals within a few weeks. However,...

High-energy magnetic pulses for the treatment of pain, injuries and degeneration Musculoskeletal disorders are the most common cause of pain worldwide. Extracorporeal Magnetotransduction Therapy (EMTT) offers doctors and patients a state-of-the-art treatment option based on the latest scientific findings. Discover what...

How STORZ MEDICAL brings human medical expertise into veterinary care Shock wave therapy has become an established treatment option in human orthopaedics and rehabilitation. With decades of experience in medical technology, STORZ MEDICAL AG has helped shape this field and brings...

Physiotherapist Paul Hobrough has worked with focused and radial shock wave systems for many years in elite sport and complex musculoskeletal practice. He teaches internationally, mentors clinicians worldwide, and was one of the first clinicians globally to receive the new MASTERPULS®...

Current state of research and perspectives for patients The treatment of neurodegenerative diseases poses major challenges for patients, their families, and the medical community. In addition to pharmacological therapies, non-invasive, complementary approaches are therefore gaining increasing importance. One of these approaches...

Between halfpipe and hotel room: Sports medicine in competition mode Major international winter sports events represent an exceptional situation – for athletes as well as for the medical team. Right in the middle of it all: Dr Sebastian Sinz, sports physician...

Whether it's climbing stairs, shopping, or sleeping through the night – for many people with knee, shoulder or back pain, these simple things are associated with discomfort. Chronic musculoskeletal symptoms are one of the most common causes of limitations in everyday...

What is insertional Achilles tendinopathy? Insertional Achilles tendinopathy is a common cause of pain in the back of the heel and it affects both recreational and professional sportspeople. While conservative therapies are often the most recommended, an operation may be necessary...

SWL for large urinary stones: Clinical insights into non-invasive treatment? The clinical experience with over 2,000 Extracorporeal Shock Wave Lithotripsy (SWL) procedures shows that modern shock wave technology like the MODULITH® SLX-F2 »FD21« can reliably fragment even dense or unusually shaped...

A cell study by Gerdesmeyer et al. reveals the biological effects of Extracorporeal Magnetotransduction Therapy (EMTT) on primary human osteoblasts (hOBs).1 All processes of osteogenesis – from differentiation to mineralisation – are accelerated and upregulated without causing an excessive effect. The...

Transcranial Pulse Stimulation (TPS) continues to advance as a promising non-invasive neuromodulation technique in neuroscience. With growing evidence of therapeutic benefits in Alzheimer’s disease — including improvements in memory, mood, and cognition — research is increasingly focused on uncovering the underlying...

According to the World Health Organization (WHO), musculoskeletal conditions affect more than 1.7 billion people worldwide.1 Extracorporeal Shock Wave Therapy (ESWT) can treat such conditions and has gained popularity in sports medicine, but experts remain divided on its optimal use, efficacy,...

Despite the advanced treatment options available, chronic wounds continue to pose a challenge in therapy. They often heal only incompletely and are susceptible to infection. Against this background, Extracorporeal Shock Wave Therapy (ESWT) has increasingly formed the focus of research. A new...

Parkinson's disease is not only the second most prevalent neurodegenerative disease after Alzheimer's disease, but also the fastest growing. With the number of cases steadily increasing, there is an urgent need for innovative therapeutic approaches. Scientists at the world-renowned Spaulding Rehabilitation...

Alzheimer’s disease (AD) continues to pose one of the greatest challenges in medicine, with progressive cognitive decline and limited treatment options. A recently published study by Cont et al., under the lead of Prof. Lars Wojtecki, explores the potential of Transcranial...

The field of urolithiasis treatment continues to evolve rapidly, balancing technological innovation with clinical outcomes and patient-centered care. Among available options, Shock Wave Lithotripsy (SWL) remains the only non-invasive treatment modality. Prof. Kemal Sarica, a globally recognised long-time advocate for SWL,...

Innovative Technologies Meet Top-Level Sports Performance. We are proud to announce our newest partnership with ratiopharm ulm, one of Germany’s most celebrated basketball clubs. This collaboration marks a significant milestone in STORZ MEDICAL’s commitment to elite sports and sports medicine. As...

Alzheimer’s disease (AD) is clinically characterized by progressive cognitive decline, affecting memory, language, orientation, and behaviour. Neural oscillations, also known as brain waves, are integral to cognitive processes but become dysregulated in AD, contributing to network dysfunction and memory impairments. Targeting...

STORZ MEDICAL was on hand at this year’s Snowboard, Freestyle and Freeski World Championships in Engadin – with proven medical technology to support international elite athletes. From 17 to 30 March 2025, medals were contested at the highest level at venues...

C. L. looks back on an exciting career. The former French wrestler from Ribeauvillé in Alsace, France became European wrestling champion in 1977, won races as a cyclist, and worked in Germany as a documentary filmmaker and photographer. But C. L....

With the successful launch of our new »my STORZ MEDICAL« customer portal, we are offering our customers improved, more direct and more efficient access to key information, exclusive services, and specialist expertise. But what exactly does this mean for you as...

A new administration building and an additional warehouse have been constructed at STORZ MEDICAL's headquarters in Tägerwilen on the Swiss side of Lake Constance. The two high-quality buildings were constructed by METHABAU and offer state-of-the-art working conditions for our employees. The...

A new milestone in TPS research for Alzheimer’s has been achieved! For the first time, scientists have conducted a detailed animal study on healthy and transgenic mice with Alzheimer’s to explore the effects of Transcranial Pulse Stimulation (TPS). This study, a collaborative...

A new cell study by Gerdesmeyer et al. reveals for the first time the biological effects of Extracorporeal Magnetotransduction Therapy (EMTT) on primary human osteoblasts (hOBs).1 All processes of osteogenesis – from differentiation to mineralization – are accelerated and upregulated without...

Transcranial Pulse Stimulation (TPS) uses short, repetitive shock waves with the potential to provide a wide range of vascular, metabolic, and neurotrophic changes. Among the positive features of TPS are good spatial precision in the stimulation of brain regions and the...

Extracorporeal Magnetotransduction Therapy (EMTT) with the new MAGNETOLITH® ultra+ is based on advanced technology, which uses high-energy magnetic pulses for non-invasive treatment of chronic musculoskeletal conditions such as lower back pain, tendinopathies and osteoarthritis. Thanks to its patient-friendly, exceptionally easy handling,...

In August 2024, STORZ MEDICAL proudly celebrates the grand opening of its subsidiary in Japan. Established in February 2024, STORZ MEDICAL Japan Co., Ltd. (ストルツメディカル・ジャパン株式会社) comprises a dedicated team of 18 professionals who specialize in the sales and maintenance of STORZ...

The new radial MASTERPULS® ultra+ shock wave device expands the product portfolio of the successful MASTERPULS® »ultra« line. It is perfect for entering the arena of radial shock wave therapy and combines advanced technology with high reliability. The integrated touch screen...

For orthopaedic specialists Dr Rudolf Lassel and Dr Suchung Kim from Berlin, Extracorporeal Shock Wave Therapy (ESWT) is a fundamental component of their everyday work – particularly in the field of orthopaedic sports medicine. A current case report written by them...

The Royal Spanish Football Federation (RFEF) has signed a collaboration agreement with STORZ MEDICAL for the European football competition in Germany, with the aim of having innovative technological equipment to aid the players’ post-match recovery process.  The agreement, which once again...

Transcranial Pulse Stimulation (TPS) as a non-invasive brain stimulation method is now accessible in over 43 countries worldwide. The availability of TPS in a growing number of countries reflects its increasing relevance as an add-on treatment option for patients with Alzheimer’s...

In recent years, Extracorporeal Shock Wave Therapy (ESWT) has established itself as a non-invasive and innovative method for treating a variety of musculoskeletal disorders. We sat down with Paul Hobrough, a seasoned physiotherapist with over 15 years of experience in shock...

STORZ MEDICAL AG celebrated another event in its company history on Wednesday, 21 February 2024. With its festive topping-out ceremony, the company celebrates construction of the new warehouse and administration building at its headquarters in Tägerwilen, Switzerland. This step underlines the...

We would like to present two very interesting randomised controlled studies that investigated the effect of ESWT in the treatment of indications in the field of sexual medicine. The first study1 evaluated the effect of ESWT in the treatment of dyspareunia...

The aim of a new retrospective observational study1 by Spirito et al was to describe long-term outcomes of Extracorporeal Shock Wave Therapy (ESWT) in patients with acute Peyronie's disease. The large patient population (194) and the long mean follow-up time of...

Recovery following an operation on the anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) is a major challenge. A recent study¹ by Weninger et al. investigated the effect of Extracorporeal Shock Wave Therapy (ESWT) on the time to return to sport, the clinical results and...

During the »Best Presentation« abstract session at the GOTS Congress 2023 in Luxembourg (15 to 17 June), Professor Ludger Gerdesmeyer presented new results of a prospective, double-blind, randomized and placebo-controlled study on Extracorporeal Magnetotransduction Therapy (EMTT).¹ The findings show that EMTT...

Extracorporeal shock wave lithotripsy (SWL) was introduced for paediatric use as long ago as 1986.As a treatment option in children with urinary calculus (urolithiasis), this non-invasive technique is known to involve comparatively few side effects.A study has demonstrated the effectiveness of...

Benoy Mathew is a specialist lower limb physiotherapist and a musculoskeletal sonographer. He works for the British National Health Service (NHS) at Guy’s and St. Thomas’ Hospital in London as an advanced practice physiotherapist and in private practice. He has a special...

As a country, Germany loves sport. Whether it’s handball, football or tennis, millions enjoy playing sports every day. The handball branch of the TV Konstanz sports association founded in 1923, »HSG Konstanz«, continually offers thrilling matches in the German 2nd Bundesliga...

A recent in vitro study by Gerdesmeyer et al. provides new findings from basic research relating to Extracorporeal Magnetotransduction Therapy (EMTT).1 The objective of the study was to determine the cell-stimulating effects of EMTT on bone marrow mesenchymal stem cells and...

A guest article from Prof. Ludger Gerdesmeyer He is considered one of the greats in cycling: the former German top athlete Marcel Wüst. In 2000 he was forced to end his professional career after a serious accident. Since then he has...

Indergaard Physiotherapist is a specialist musculoskeletal clinic in Leeds. Owner and clinical director Ove Indergaard has been using shock wave therapy for more than 8 years. He now teaches shock wave both in the UK and internationally. How did you start...

Prof. Dr Ulrich Sprick (Head Physician of the Outpatient Centre at Alexius/Josef Hospital in Neuss, Germany) spoke in a live webinar organised by STORZ MEDICAL on the topic of »Transcranial Pulse Stimulation (TPS) – an innovative method for treating symptoms of...

Don't miss out on this exciting Reviewer's Choice Webinar, now available on the STORZ MEDICAL website. In this 60-minute webinar (in English language) international experts discuss the challenges for selecting the best intervention for urinary stones based on the study »Shockwave...

Several studies by a research team at the Medical University of Vienna, Department of Neurology, have already shown that patients with symptoms of Alzheimer’s dementia report an increase in cognitive abilities (measured by CERAD test) after TPS and also report a...

In mid-May 2022, a team of eleven from the organisation »Children's Urology Team Austria for Eritrea« flew to Asmara, the capital of Eritrea. The team included STORZ MEDICAL employee Thomas Koob. He accompanied the group of volunteer physicians and nurses from...

With several million people affected worldwide, erectile dysfunction (ED) is a widespread condition with a variety of causes. Along with stress, psychological distress and high blood pressure, reduced blood circulation is one of the main organic causes. Here, Extracorporeal Shock Wave...

James has been using shock wave therapy for nearly 10 years and has been teaching and podcasting about it since 2017. He mentors beginners through to advanced practitioners using STORZ MEDICAL radial and focused devices. James runs two multi-disciplinary clinics in...

In early 2021, pro triathlete Caroline Livesey and her husband Mark headed to Costa Rica in search of a gravel cycling adventure. They embarked on a challenge to ride across the country from the Caribbean Sea to the Pacific Ocean in...

»New hope for Alzheimer's patients: Patient's memory improves«*: On 22 April 2022, the front-page lead story of Germany's highest-circulation daily newspaper BILD (reach 7.62 million predominantly older readers) was about Transcranial Pulse Stimulation (TPS) with the NEUROLITH®. The full TPS article...