Service · ARP Wave Therapy · Buford GA
A neurological stim therapy that pairs a patented high-frequency current with active movement. Used widely in pro sports for hamstring, quad, calf, and rotator cuff strains. Faster recovery for the right cases.
ARP stands for Accelerated Recovery Performance. The therapy uses a patented high-frequency direct-current waveform applied through electrodes over targeted muscles, paired with active patient movement. The combination overrides the protective inhibition that follows an injury and restores normal contractile function faster than passive recovery.
A typical session is 30 to 45 minutes. Most courses run 6 to 12 sessions over 2 to 4 weeks.
Best fit injuries
ARP isn't right for every injury. It's at its best on muscle and tendon work where protective inhibition is slowing recovery.
/01 Acute
The classic ARP application. Hamstrings carry strong protective inhibition after a strain, which is what causes the persistent guarding and re-injury risk. ARP overrides the inhibition while you actively load the tissue.
/02 Acute
Same mechanism as hamstrings: explosive sport injuries with strong post-strain inhibition. Sprinters, soccer players, basketball players, and CrossFit athletes are common patient profiles.
/03 Acute
Throwing athletes, swimmers, and overhead-sport players. ARP combined with manual therapy and active rehab tends to outperform passive modalities in our experience.
/04 Post-op
When a post-surgical patient can't engage a specific muscle and PT progress has stalled, ARP often unlocks the firing pattern. We coordinate with the surgical team and PT.
/05 Chronic
Chronic low back pain often involves long-standing inhibition of the multifidus and glutes. ARP can reset the pattern faster than rehab alone, especially when paired with decompression.
/06 Pre-injury
Athletes with a history of repeat hamstring or calf injuries often have persistent low-grade inhibition. ARP plus targeted strength work reduces recurrence.
How a session runs
/01 Setup
Electrodes are placed over the targeted muscle and the surrounding stabilizers. The unit is calibrated to your tolerance, then ramped up gradually as you adjust.
/02 Active loading
You move through specific patterns under the current. For a hamstring, that's eccentric lengthening, isometric holds, and progressive weight-bearing. The active component is what makes this different from passive stim.
/03 Reassess
After the session, we reassess range of motion, strength, and pain. Most patients leave with measurably better function than they walked in with.
FAQ
What is ARP Wave?
ARP stands for Accelerated Recovery Performance. ARP Wave is a neurological stim therapy that uses a patented high-frequency direct-current waveform paired with active movement to override protective muscle inhibition and accelerate soft-tissue recovery. It's used widely in professional sports for hamstring, quad, calf, rotator cuff, and other acute soft-tissue injuries, as well as for chronic muscle inhibition.
How is ARP Wave different from regular electrical stim?
Regular TENS uses alternating current at lower frequencies for pain modulation. NMES uses pulsed AC for muscle contraction. ARP uses a different waveform (patented high-frequency direct current) and is always paired with active patient movement, not used as a passive treatment. The combination is what produces the neurological effect: the muscle is forced to fire while you load it, which overrides the protective inhibition that often persists after an injury.
What injuries does it help most?
Acute soft-tissue strains (hamstring, quad, calf, hip flexor, rotator cuff) tend to respond fastest. Post-surgical rehab plateaus where the patient can't engage a muscle properly are another strong fit. Chronic injuries with persistent muscle inhibition often respond when other treatments have stalled. We'll tell you on the first visit whether your case is a likely fit.
Does it hurt?
It's intense. The sensation is strong electrical contraction paired with active movement. Most patients describe it as uncomfortable but not painful, similar to a hard workout. We start at low intensity and ramp up to your tolerance. If something is genuinely painful, we adjust or stop and reassess.
How many sessions?
Most courses run 6 to 12 sessions over 2 to 4 weeks. Acute injuries often resolve faster. Chronic cases sometimes need a longer course. We re-evaluate every few visits.
How much does it cost without insurance?
We're cash-pay. Specific fees depend on the case. Call (770) 614-6551 for an exact quote. We accept HSA, FSA, all major credit cards, and cash. Every visit comes with an itemized superbill you can submit for out-of-network reimbursement on your own. Pricing details →
If ARP Wave is right for your case, we'll say so. If something else is a better fit, we'll say that too.