Shockwave Therapy
Effectiveness based on clinical trials and treatment statistics
How Shockwave Therapy Works
"Shockwave therapy accelerates the healing process in the body by stimulating the metabolism and enhancing blood circulation to regenerate damaged tissue. Strong energy pulses are applied to the affected area. These pulses occur for short periods of time, creating micro-cavitation bubbles that expand and burst. The force created by these bubbles penetrates tissue and stimulates cells in the body that are responsible for bone and connective tissue healing. In many instances, shockwave therapy is most effective in cases where the human body has not been able to heal itself on its own." -shockwave canada inc.
Shockwave initializes your body's natural healing process by creating a controlled inflammatory response and vascularization (increased blood flow) to the treated area. Treatment typically consists of three sessions no more than 1 week apart, but some cases could require additional sessions. Shockwave is especially effective for people suffering from chronic pain conditions that won't heal on their own such as chronic back pain, whiplash,knee pain, shoulder pain, hip pain, elbow pain and TMJ pain. When conditions become chronic, your body's natural healing process may have been stalled for various reasons. Shockwave jump starts the healing process by triggering the repair sequence to begin again. The force emitted from the hand held devise penetrates tissue and stimulates osteoblast (bone cells) and fibroblast (connective tissue cells) which are responsible for healing. Shockwave is also highly effective and indicated for treatment of calcium deposits, such as calcific tendinitis of the achilles or rotator cuff tendons.
What are the Benefits of Shockwave Therapy?
Shockwave therapy has been used successfully by healthcare providers that treat musculoskeletal disorders such as Chiropractors, Athletic Therapist and Certified Shockwave Practitioners. Compared to other treatment methods, the advantages are:
Indicated for Treatment of:
TREATMENT OF TENDINOPATHIES & TENDINITIS
MYOFASCIAL TRIGGER POINTS ( A very common cause of back pain, neck pain and headaches)
BURSITIS
HALLUX RIGIDUS (Arthritis if the big toe joint)
SCAR TISSUE
JUMPERS KNEE (patellar tendonitis is an overuse injury that results in pain at the front of the knee)
SHOULDER PAIN (rotator cuff tendinitis, trigger points, calcific tendinitis)
PLANTAR FASCIITIS/HEEL SPUR
SHIN SPLINTS
ENHANCEMENT OF BONE HEALING
Shockwave Therapy is covered by most insurance plans. You are welcome to book a free 15 minute consult to discuss whether shockwave therapy is an appropriate treatment for you and what your other treatment options are.
- Improvement for Calcific Tendinitis 91%
- Improvement for Calcific Tendinitis of the shoulder specifically 83%
- Improvement for Achilles Tendinopathy 76%
- Improvement for Plantar Fasciitis 90%
- Improvement for Patellar Tendinitis/Achillodynia 88%
- Improvement for Myofascial Trigger Points 80%
How Shockwave Therapy Works
"Shockwave therapy accelerates the healing process in the body by stimulating the metabolism and enhancing blood circulation to regenerate damaged tissue. Strong energy pulses are applied to the affected area. These pulses occur for short periods of time, creating micro-cavitation bubbles that expand and burst. The force created by these bubbles penetrates tissue and stimulates cells in the body that are responsible for bone and connective tissue healing. In many instances, shockwave therapy is most effective in cases where the human body has not been able to heal itself on its own." -shockwave canada inc.
Shockwave initializes your body's natural healing process by creating a controlled inflammatory response and vascularization (increased blood flow) to the treated area. Treatment typically consists of three sessions no more than 1 week apart, but some cases could require additional sessions. Shockwave is especially effective for people suffering from chronic pain conditions that won't heal on their own such as chronic back pain, whiplash,knee pain, shoulder pain, hip pain, elbow pain and TMJ pain. When conditions become chronic, your body's natural healing process may have been stalled for various reasons. Shockwave jump starts the healing process by triggering the repair sequence to begin again. The force emitted from the hand held devise penetrates tissue and stimulates osteoblast (bone cells) and fibroblast (connective tissue cells) which are responsible for healing. Shockwave is also highly effective and indicated for treatment of calcium deposits, such as calcific tendinitis of the achilles or rotator cuff tendons.
What are the Benefits of Shockwave Therapy?
Shockwave therapy has been used successfully by healthcare providers that treat musculoskeletal disorders such as Chiropractors, Athletic Therapist and Certified Shockwave Practitioners. Compared to other treatment methods, the advantages are:
- Quick pain relief
- Accelerates healing
- No side effects
- No risk of allergies
- Avoids surgery and anesthesia
- Effective for chronic conditions
- No medication is needed
- Cost effective
Indicated for Treatment of:
TREATMENT OF TENDINOPATHIES & TENDINITIS
- Tennis Elbow
- Bicep, Hamstring or Achilles Tendinitis
- Calcific Tendinitis of the Shoulder/Rotator Cuff
MYOFASCIAL TRIGGER POINTS ( A very common cause of back pain, neck pain and headaches)
BURSITIS
HALLUX RIGIDUS (Arthritis if the big toe joint)
SCAR TISSUE
JUMPERS KNEE (patellar tendonitis is an overuse injury that results in pain at the front of the knee)
SHOULDER PAIN (rotator cuff tendinitis, trigger points, calcific tendinitis)
PLANTAR FASCIITIS/HEEL SPUR
SHIN SPLINTS
ENHANCEMENT OF BONE HEALING
Shockwave Therapy is covered by most insurance plans. You are welcome to book a free 15 minute consult to discuss whether shockwave therapy is an appropriate treatment for you and what your other treatment options are.
Remedy Wellness Centre214-852 Fort St.
Victoria, BC V8W 1H8 |
HoursM-F: 8am - 7pm
S: 9am - 3pm |
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