Shockwave Therapy

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How does Shockwave Therapy work?

Shockwave is an acoustic wave which carries high energy to painful areas and soft tissues with subacute, subchronic and chronic conditions. This energy promotes healing, regenerating and reparative processes. It’s a unique, non-invasive solution for pain associated with the musculoskeletal system. Just three to four treatments needed at weekly intervals.

What are the benefits of Shockwave Therapy?

  • Non invasive
  • Non addictive
  • Fast, safe and effective
  • Decreased pain and increased function
  • No incision; no risk for infection at the treatment site, no scarring
  • Future treatment options are not limited

List of conditions successfully treated with Shockwave Therapy

  • Treatment of tendinopathies
  • Frozen shoulder
  • Back & neck pain
  • Myofascial trigger points
  • Achilles tendinopathy
  • Bursitis
  • Hallux rigidus
  • Non-healing ulcers
  • Tendonitis
  • Wound healing
  • Scar tissue
  • Jumpers knee
  • Calcific rotator cuff tendinitis
  • Trigger point therapy
  • Non unions
  • Shoulder pain
  • Tennis elbow/golfer’s elbow
  • Patellar tendonitis
  • Plantar fasciitis & heel spur
  • Shin splints
  • Stress fractures
  • Enhancement of bone healing and many more.

Will Shockwave Therapy help me?Most patients with chronic pain problems have been through various unsuccessful types of treatments. Up to 80% of the same patients worldwide report that Shockwave therapy has helped them eliminate their problem.

Does the treatment hurt? There may be a slight feeling of discomfort during the treatment, depending on the level of pain the patient is already experiencing in the area . However, since the treatment lasts only about five minutes, most patients are able to tolerate this discomfort.

How many treatments will I need? The number of treatments varies depending on the indication and tissue response. The effect of the treatment is cumulative, so you will typically need more than one (3-5) treatment. Very often though, you will experience relief right after the first treatment.

How often will I need the treatment? Most indications require 3-5 treatments which are done 3-10 days apart, depending on the patient ‘s tolerance and their tissue response.

Will I feel any pain after the treatment? Most patients will experience an immediate pain relief following the treatment. However, within 2-4 hours after the treatment, they may experience some soreness in the treated area. This soreness has been reported as tolerable and not limiting.

Direct Billing

Please check with your company to find out if a prescription is required.

We can direct bill to the following companies for Massage, Physiotherapy and Acupuncture:

  • BPA – Benefit Plan Administrators
  • Canada Life (Great West Life)
  • Canadian Construction Workers Union
  • Chamber of Commerce Group Insurance
  • CINUP
  • Claim Secure
  • Cowan
  • Desjardins Insurance
  • First Canadian
  • GMS Carrier 49
  • GMS Carrier 50
  • Group HEALTH
  • Group Source
  • Industrial Alliance
  • Johnson Inc.
  • Johnston Group Inc.
  • LiUNA Local 183
  • LiUNA Local 506
  • Manion
  • Manulife Financial 
  • Maximum Benefit 
  • Sun Life Financial
  • TELUS AdjudiCare 
  • Co Operators
  • Equitable Life  
  • NexGen
  • Alberta Blue Cross
  • MEDAVIE BLUE CROSS
  • MANITOBA BLUE CROSS
  • Empire Life
  • Greenshield
  • Medic
  • SSQ
  • RWAM

We can direct bill the following companies for Osteopathy:

  • Co-operators
  • Nexgen
  • Equitable Life