dermaPACE® for Pressure Ulcers: Acoustic Energy in Action

Pressure ulcers—commonly referred to as bed sores—remain a painful and stubborn complication for individuals with limited mobility. These long-lasting wounds significantly reduce a patient’s comfort and quality of life, while also posing a persistent challenge for healthcare providers. Traditional treatments often fall short, especially when healing stalls. However, innovative solutions like dermaPACE® are paving a new path forward. By leveraging non-invasive acoustic energy, this cutting-edge therapy is redefining how clinicians approach the treatment of chronic pressure ulcers.

The Complex Nature of Pressure Ulcers

Pressure ulcers develop when sustained pressure cuts off circulation to the skin and underlying tissue, particularly over areas where bones are close to the surface—such as the hips, heels, or tailbone. Without adequate blood flow, the tissue becomes starved of oxygen and nutrients, eventually breaking down. These wounds often become chronic due to complicating factors such as infection, poor circulation, and persistent inflammation.

At the heart of successful wound healing lies proper wound bed preparation: removing non-viable tissue, managing moisture, and fostering an optimal healing environment. Unfortunately, conventional therapies often struggle to restart the body’s natural healing cycle once it has stalled.

Introducing dermaPACE®: Acoustic Energy for Advanced Healing

dermaPACE® offers a novel, science-backed approach to wound care. It uses pulsed acoustic shockwaves—high-energy sound waves that penetrate the skin without contact or heat. These waves stimulate the body’s intrinsic repair mechanisms, all while preserving healthy surrounding tissue.

This technology drives multiple healing processes:

• Boosted microcirculation, which improves the supply of oxygen and nutrients to damaged tissues
• Modulation of inflammation, helping rebalance the immune response
• Acceleration of cellular activity, including fibroblast and endothelial cell migration and proliferation
• Promotion of angiogenesis, the growth of new blood vessels critical for tissue repair.

Optimizing Wound Bed Conditions with dermaPACE®

For any chronic wound, preparing the bed is step one—and dermaPACE® plays a powerful role in this phase. By overcoming both mechanical and biological barriers, it sets the stage for improved healing outcomes.

Key benefits include:

• Support for debridement: The acoustic energy helps loosen necrotic tissue and disrupt biofilm colonies, making manual or enzymatic debridement more effective.
• Activation of dormant cells: Shockwave therapy stimulates crucial skin and vascular cells, effectively restarting stalled healing in chronic wounds.
• Patient comfort: As a non-invasive option, it causes minimal discomfort, making it especially well-suited for older adults or those with fragile skin.

Clinical Insights and Real-World Results

Evidence from both clinical studies and real-world use highlights the promise of acoustic therapy in managing persistent wounds. With dermaPACE®, patients have experienced faster wound closure, reduced risk of infection, and increased development of granulation tissue—all key milestones toward full recovery.

Importantly, this technology works best as part of a comprehensive treatment plan. When combined with standard practices such as offloading pressure, maintaining moisture balance, and supporting nutrition, dermaPACE® can significantly elevate the effectiveness of care.

Looking Ahead: Transforming the Future of Wound Care

The emergence of acoustic shockwave therapy marks a pivotal shift in the way clinicians treat chronic wounds like pressure ulcers. By tapping into the body’s own healing potential and pairing it with modern medical strategies, dermaPACE® brings new hope to a long-standing clinical challenge.

For healthcare professionals seeking more effective, patient-friendly options in wound care, incorporating dermaPACE® could be the game-changing innovation your practice—and your patients—have been waiting for.

Ready to See if Shockwave Therapy Is Right for You?

At Foundation Chiropractic, we offer PrecisionWave, our advanced Shockwave Therapy treatment designed to harness acoustic energy to support the body’s natural healing and recovery processes.

But we believe the first step shouldn’t be buying a treatment package or responding to a discounted “coupon chiropractic” offer.

We now offer complimentary consultations at no charge.

That means you can come into Foundation Chiropractic, sit down with our team, discuss what you’re experiencing, and find out whether our approach — including PrecisionWave Shockwave Therapy — may be appropriate for you before spending anything.

No $50 introductory bundle. No paying for multiple services just to find out whether we’re the right office for you.

Just an opportunity to get your questions answered and determine whether we can help.

Schedule your complimentary consultation today by calling Foundation Chiropractic at 813-578-5889.