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With over 3 decades of utility since its inception into medicine, SWT has continued to extend its utility over multiple disciplines and has continued to be widely investigated by researchers globally. No two devices will produce the exact same stimulus, and this fact will have an influence and impact on clinical efficacy and outcomes. Therefore, the selection of appropriate technology, and the employment of effective assessment and application techniques is a pertinent fact for clinical success. The safety, noninvasive nature, and systemic neutrality of SWT makes it a unique interventional modality, and the expansion of its utility may provide a more sanative approach for the management of multiple pathologies. The increased utility of SWT has the potential to improve the quality of life and productivity across the lifespan, while reducing the burdens of global healthcare costs.