Frequent Questions from Patients

When is MyACT used?

MyACT is used for treatment of the musculoskeletal system in which pain is the main symptom. Very often pain, for which no obvious cause can be found in medical examinations, is also linked to myofascial trigger points. This pain can be diagnosed and treated very successfully with TPST. Comprehensive knowledge of myofascial pain syndrome gained in special courses is essential to this specific treatment method.

How long does treatment take?

Treatment with PiezoWave2 takes between 10 and 20 minutes. Normally, 1-2 treatments per week are performed. A total of 3-5 treatments are  necessary before lasting improvement is achieved. With acute pain, a single session is often successful.

Are there known side-effects of MyACT?

No side-effects are known at the energy levels used in MyACT.

What is a trigger point?

Trigger points are local shortenings in the muscles that can cause referred pain in a zone that is typical for each muscle.

How does a focused acoustic wave work?

The therapeutic effects are:
• Alleviation of pain
• Muscle relaxation
• Improved blood supply
• Stimulation of tissue