Patients near the treatment center are typically treated one hour a day. It is important to note that multiple areas of the body may not be treated simultaneously, as this leads to a loss of effectiveness. In the event that more than one area must be treated, this must be performed consecutively. PST has been used successfully by prominent professional athletes, amateur athletes, seniors and other patients who have had their quality of life compromised by arthritis, sports-type injuries and repetitive stress injuries. It is irrelevant whether the patient is young or old or whether the defects result from age, injury, chronic degeneration or inflammatory disease.
Some patients are free of all symptoms following treatment.
Others find their symptoms greatly reduced. Many patients are able to cut back on their pain medication or discontinue it altogether. Patients have reported being able to return to normal routine activities, and many are able to again participate in their favorite sports. The biggest benefit for many patients is the ability to avoid the expense, pain and inherent risks of surgery. Compared to surgery or the ongoing use of prescription medications, PST treatment is a relatively inexpensive therapy.