Unlocking the Science Behind Spark Wave® Therapy
– For Better Health and Quality of Life
At MTS Medical, we recognize that medical progress is rooted in scientific knowledge. This platform provides access to the scientific foundations of Spark Wave Therapy (MTS Electrohydraulic Shockwave Therapy) – covering the underlying physics, the biological mechanisms involved and the clinical evidence reported in various fields of application.
Our aim is to offer a reliable resource for researchers, clinicians and healthcare professionals. By documenting and sharing ongoing research, we support the continuous development of Spark Wave Therapy and contribute to a deeper understanding of its potential within modern medicine.
MTS Science serves as a resource for:
Research insights into the fundamental physics and biological mechanisms
Clinical reviews summarizing applications and outcomes across medical disciplines
Expert perspectives on current research and future developments
From Physics to Biology and Clinical Impact
Physical Background
Spark Wave Therapy is based on the electrohydraulic principle. A high-voltage discharge between electrodes submerged in water generates a plasma-driven spark, releasing a powerful shockwave.
MTS Medical has refined this process for precision and stability, directing shockwaves through an elliptical / paraboloidal reflector to a focal zone.
This results in broad treatment volumes, high-energy shockwave generation and no need for narrow targeting during application.
The resulting advantages of
the electrohydraulic principle are:
Plasma-Driven Initial Shockwave
Wide and Broad Treatment Volume
Energy Tailored to Requirements
No Need for Narrow Targeting
During Treatment
Biological Mechanism
When shockwaves interact with tissue, they create mechanical stimulation that cells sense through mechanoreceptors in their membranes. This signal is converted into a cascade of biological responses, including gene expression changes and activation of regenerative pathways.
Key effects include:
Cell Proliferation
Protein Expression
Stem Cell Migration
Enhanced Cell Metabolism
Clinical Effectiveness
The activation of these biological processes leads to clinically measurable benefits. Extracorporal shockwave therapy (ESWT) has been associated with pain relief, reduced inflammation, improved blood supply and tissue regeneration. Evidence continues to grow across multiple specialties, including musculoskeletal medicine, dermatology and urology.
Spark Wave Therapy supports:
Improved Blood Supply
Promoting new blood vessel formation and
increasing tissue oxygenation
Pain Relief
Modulating nerve activity, lowering pain-related substances and desensitizing affected areas
Reduced Inflammation
Optimizing local inflammatory responses to
enhance wound healing
Tissue Formation & Regeneration
Supporting wound closure through increased
collagen production and tissue regeneration
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