Shockwave Therapy
A non-invasive treatment shown to shorten recovery times
Our most requested treatment!
SHOCKWAVE THERAPY
A Non-Invasive Treatment to Bring you Back to Your Health Sooner.
Shockwave Therapy is a highly effective treatment used to accelerate rehabilitation in tissue that are having difficulty healing or have a tendency to heal slowly or incompletely. It is an advanced non-surgical technology that is currently one of the only “technology-based therapies” that clinical research studies report as effective.
The Shockwave Difference
Research has shown, by using double blind, randomized controlled studies, that Shockwave technology reports a 91% success rate across a number of treatments.
What is Shockwave Therapy?
And how does it have a shorter recovery time?
Shockwave Therapy (SWT) uses rapid high frequency acoustic pressure waves (travelling faster than the speed of sound) that are transmitted to the body tissue and specifically, to the painful area via a gel medium. It was initially developed for the treatment for kidney and gallstones.
Shockwave therapy accelerates the healing process by stimulating the metabolism and increasing blood circulation to regenerate the damaged tissue. Strong energy pulses are applied to the affected area for short bouts of time, creating bubbles micro-cavitation that expand and burst. This force that is created by the pulses stimulates cells that are involved in bone and connective tissue healing. It helps to heal chronic inflammation, initiate collagen production, breaks up calcium deposits and facilitates bone growth and more.
The Proof is in the Science
The effectiveness of shockwave therapy has been evaluated through double blind, randomized controlled studies for several conditions.
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Improvement for Plantar Fasciitis
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Improvement for Shoulder Calcification Tendonitis
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Improvement in Tennis Elbow (Lateral Epicondylitis)
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Improvement for Achilles Tendonitis(osis)
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Improvement for Tennis & Golfer's Elbow
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Improvement for Patellar Tendinitis (Jumper’s Knee)
How Does Shockwave Therapy Work?
1. Cellular Level Changes:
There is an increase in free radicals that are created to stimulate the release of metabolites that help reduce pain and resolve inflammation.
2. Reduction in Muscle Spasms:
Studies have shown that there is a reduction in contractile activity of the muscle and neuro-cognitive pain patterns which results in a decrease in myofascial trigger points and muscle spasms.
3. Improved Blood Flow:
SWT stimulates angiogenesis (new capillary activity) in the targeted tissue, causing a redirection of local blood flow to initiate healing and healthier tissue.
4. Pain Reduction:
The shockwaves use a ‘Gate Control Theory’, whereas they act on interneurons in our A-β nerve fibers. This reduces pain levels by blocking the communication of pain to our brain.
Benefits of Shockwave Therapy
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Non-invasive Treatment
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Accelerates Healing
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Non-surgical Treatment
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Quicker Pain Relief
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Proven Effective (60-90% chance of healing their injury)
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Shortens Recovery
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Initiates Delayed Healing
Conditions Treated with Shockwave Therapy
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Plantar Fasciitis/Heel Pain
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Patellar Tendinitis
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Trigger Points
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Metatarsalgia
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Shin Splints
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Patellar Tendonitis (Jumper’s Knee)
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Achilles Tendonitis
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Calcific Tendinitis
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Tendinopathy
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Bursitis
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Hallux Rigidus
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Scar Tissue
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Frozen Shoulder
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Non-union Fractures
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Tennis Elbow
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Golfer’s Elbow
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Stress Fractures
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Myositis Ossificans
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Slow Bone Healing
Shockwave Therapy (SWT)
Frequently Asked Questions
What conditions is it good for?
SWT can treat a variety of conditions but is most suited for people who have chronic injuries (i.e. greater than six weeks) which haven’t responded to your traditional treatments.
What is involved in a session?
You will be assessed by the physiotherapist at your initial visit to confirm that you are a candidate for shockwave therapy. They will educate you on your condition and what to do in conjunction with your shockwave therapy.
What is involved in my Shockwave Visits and Treatment Plan?
Depending on your condition Shockwave may be performed no more than one time per week. It is usually performed once a week for 3 to 6 weeks, depending on your results. Most treatments take 4-6 minutes to complete.
Does Shockwave Therapy Hurt?
The treatment may cause some mild discomfort, but it is short term and usually only last 4 to 5 minutes, and your clinician can’t adjust the intensity as per your feedback.
How many sessions what I require?
With acute injuries, most patients require 3 to 6 sessions. In chronic cases, it may take a few additional sessions.
When am I able to resume regular activity?
There is no downtime for recovery, you can return to regular activities the same day.
Is there side effects?
There are no shockwave therapy Affects. Treatments are not invasive and promote recovery of the injured tissue bone or joint pain. Shockwave should not be used if there is any history of cancer, pregnancy or pacemaker.
Is it covered under my benefits?
As our SWT is performed by a Physiotherapist and/or a PTA it can be covered under your Physiotherapy benefits.