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<channel><title><![CDATA[Charl de Kock Physiotherapist - Blog]]></title><link><![CDATA[http://www.physiohands.co.za/blog]]></link><description><![CDATA[Blog]]></description><pubDate>Sat, 11 Jul 2026 21:48:28 +0200</pubDate><generator>Weebly</generator><item><title><![CDATA[Shockwave Therapy for Erectile Dysfunction]]></title><link><![CDATA[http://www.physiohands.co.za/blog/shockwave-therapy-for-erectile-dysfunction]]></link><comments><![CDATA[http://www.physiohands.co.za/blog/shockwave-therapy-for-erectile-dysfunction#comments]]></comments><pubDate>Tue, 05 Sep 2017 13:39:03 GMT</pubDate><category><![CDATA[Uncategorized]]></category><guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.physiohands.co.za/blog/shockwave-therapy-for-erectile-dysfunction</guid><description><![CDATA[ &#8203;Under the influence of the acoustic waves generated by the shockwave therapy, tissue is affected at a cellular level. Acoustic waves generate biological responses leading to the release of angiogenic growth factors and endothelial cell proliferation factors:endothelial nitric oxide synthase (eNOS)vascular endothelial growth factor (VEGF)proliferating cell nuclear antigen (PCNA) Factors contribute to the formation of new blood vessels in the tissue and improve blood supply of the treated  [...] ]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<span class='imgPusher' style='float:right;height:0px'></span><span style='display: table;width:auto;position:relative;float:right;max-width:100%;;clear:right;margin-top:1px;*margin-top:2px'><a><img src="http://www.physiohands.co.za/uploads/7/9/8/9/79897330/editor/shockwave2-en-e1462215608728.png?1504619380" style="margin-top: 10px; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 10px; border-width:0; max-width:100%" alt="Picture" class="galleryImageBorder wsite-image" /></a><span style="display: table-caption; caption-side: bottom; font-size: 90%; margin-top: -10px; margin-bottom: 10px; text-align: center;" class="wsite-caption"></span></span> <div class="paragraph" style="display:block;">&#8203;Under the influence of the acoustic waves generated by the shockwave therapy, tissue is affected at a cellular level. Acoustic waves generate biological responses leading to the release of angiogenic growth factors and endothelial cell proliferation factors:<ul><li>endothelial nitric oxide synthase (eNOS)</li><li>vascular endothelial growth factor (VEGF)</li><li>proliferating cell nuclear antigen (PCNA)</li></ul> Factors contribute to the formation of new blood vessels in the tissue and improve blood supply of the treated area and as a result lead to renewed and better erection.<br />Ideal candidates: Erectile dysfunction existing for more than 6 months and/or one or more from the next criteria: metabolic syndrome, cholesterol, hypertension, diabetes, and atherosclerosis.<br /><br />This therapy is painless and could show results after the first treatment. The course of treatment can be completed over 6 weeks. Where there is extensive vascular problems contributing to the decrease in blood flow the therapy could take 3 months to start working. If you have good results, this effect could stay for 2-3 years.<br /><br />It is important, that all men who struggle with this condition, to have the confidence to explore and be open about the problem as there are many out there. It doesn't define who you are, but why be in despair if there could be a solution for you. Please phone for a consultation. We are there to help.<br /></div> <hr style="width:100%;clear:both;visibility:hidden;"></hr>]]></content:encoded></item></channel></rss>