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ORTHO REHAB ENERGY THERAPY POST-TREATMENT INSTRUCTIONS
 You have been treated with the Ortho Rehab Energy Therapy (ORET) protocol. This protocol uses the SIEMENS SonocurŪ Basic extracorporeal shock wave therapy (ESWT) system and is designed to give you the optimal treatment for your particular painful condition. Recent medical studies have found that for most conditions, a majority of those treated will have significant relief of their pain. However, some of those who undergo ORET may not improve. Prior to treatment, it is currently impossible to accurately determine who will respond and who will not. Many will find that they are much better immediately after treatment while others may not get maximum effect until twelve (12) weeks after their last treatment session. In order to maximize the possibility of successful treatment of your painful disorder, you should do the following:- Complete all prescribed treatments.
- Continue with any adjunctive treatment or regular therapy (medications, physical therapy, stretching, home exercises, braces, etc.).
- Although there are no specific limitations on what activities you may pursue after treatment, you should avoid activities that make the pain worse. The time to resumption of full activity will vary with your diagnosis, and with your speed of rehabilitation and level of conditioning.
- Return to your referring health care provider as scheduled or within twelve (12) weeks of your final treatment session.
ORET is associated with minimal side effects or complications. You may notice a reddened area or superficial discoloration of the skin overlying the treated site. Some may have mild tingling or a dull ache over the site for a short time, and occasionally, there is pain sufficient to require pain-relieving measures. If pain is troublesome, you may wish to do the following:- During the early post-treatment period, place an ice pack over the treated area for 15-20 minutes every 6-8 hours.
- Unless you have a known medical sensitivity, take acetaminophen (eg. Tylenol) or another over the counter anti-inflammatory drug such as ibuprofen (Motrin, Advil), or naproxen (Naprosyn, Aleve). Take only according to package or pharmacist's instructions.
Other than noted above, treatment imposes no limitations on your activities. You may eat, drink, drive, work, or go about any of the normal activities that you did prior to ORET treatment. If the ORET treatment fails to relieve your symptoms, you should consult your physician regarding other options.
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