A pioneering study captures the experience of patients undergoing radial shock wave therapy as a non-invasive treatment to reduce hypertonia and improve motor functionality.
Applied research with a clinical and human perspective
The Aspace Catalunya Foundation has participated in an innovative qualitative study published in the scientific journal Rehabilitación (Elsevier, 2025), focused on the experience of people with cerebral palsy undergoing radial shock wave treatments to address hypertonia.
Hypertonia is one of the main clinical challenges in the treatment of cerebral palsy, and this study explores how the patient experiences this therapeutic intervention , asserting their voice, pain perception, mobility and quality of life. Through semi-structured interviews with 27 patients selected from a total of 79 treated, their condition is assessed before, after and six months after treatment.
Promising results: less spasticity, less pain
The results indicate that patients perceive a reduction in spasticity, muscle tension and pain , especially in the lower limbs. Functional improvements in gait have also been observed , although the effect on the upper limbs has been more limited. In the long term, some participants have experienced a partial reappearance of symptoms , which opens new lines for the evaluation of its sustained effectiveness.
In the words of Tamara Biederman , director of the Health Area of Aspace Catalunya:
“This study allows us to incorporate the voice of patients into clinical assessment and validate emerging therapeutic options that can mark a turning point in the treatment of hypertension.”
Clinical innovation with a vision for the future
Radial shockwave therapy , used in this study as a non-invasive tool, has been well tolerated by most patients and is perceived as a useful and innovative approach. This commitment to applied research confirms Aspace Catalunya's commitment to the continuous improvement of clinical practice, the incorporation of therapeutic technology and personalized care in contexts of high neurological complexity.
Scientific reference
"Experiences with shock waves in the treatment of hypertension in people with cerebral palsy: a qualitative perspective"
📎 Article: https://authors.elsevier.com/c/1lOqpB4scyadW
