Shockwave therapy
A long-term pain relief and mobility restoration.
Shockwave therapy has gained significant interest in rehabilitation medicine over the last 25years. Based on scientific support, shockwave therapy has helped patients eliminate their problems where conventional therapy has failed.
Shockwave is an acoustic wave which carries high energy to the painful spot. This energy provokes healing, regenerating and reparative processes of the bones and soft tissue. The therapy is an ideal solution with no side effects for various indications causing chronic pain.
Shockwave therapy can be used to treat many conditions, such as Bone and Joint Conditions, Tendon Disorders, Muscle Disorders, Nerve Impairment and Spasticity, and Post Traumatic and Post Surgical Conditions. Chronic pain from conditions like tendonitis, golfer’s elbow, tennis elbow or plantar fasciitis are effectively treated with shockwave.
What to Expect During Your Shockwave Treatment
If you have sustained an injury or suffer from pain related to an ongoing concern, Shockwave Therapy is the right service for you.
Your therapist will do a thorough assessment including ROM (range of motion) testing and palpation of the soft tissues. High or low acoustic energy waves may be used. High energy waves may cause some discomfort. The shockwaves cause the body to produce an inflammatory response – helping your body heal.
A typical treatment plan can range from 3 to 6 treatments depending on the concern.
+ Does the treatment hurt?
There might be a slight feeling of discomfort during the treatment, however, treatments are short and last only about five minutes. As well, the intensity of the Shockwave can be adjusted to make the patient more comfortable.
+ How many treatments will I need?
The number of treatments will vary depending on each person, but the effects of each treatment are cumulative. Most people will not need more that 3-6 treatments per area. Many people will notice an improvement after their first treatment.
+ How often will the treatments occur?
Most patients will be treated 1 to 2 times per week depending on their response to the treatment and their tolerance for the treatment.
+ Will there be additional pain after a treatment?
Most patients experience immediate pain relief following a treatment, however within 2-4 hours after the treatment, there may be some soreness in the area.
+ Are there any restrictions after treatment?
It is recommended that a patient refrain from intense physical activity, particularly any activity that would heavily rely upon the treated area for 48 hours post each treatmen
+ Would there be any reason why I shouldn’t get shockwave therapy?
Shockwave therapy can not be performed if:
- the application area has had corticosteroids injections.
- on patients who are pregnant or has thrombosis.
- if the area has implants or around growth plates in kids.
- acute injuries and inflammation.
- you are taking blood thinning medications.
Always consult your therapist prior to booking a shockwave treatment.
Shockwave Services
Shockwave therapy: This therapy uses acoustic pulses that pass through the skin and into the tissue to reduce hypertonicity in the muscle and stimulate a regeneration process. Hands on assessment and treatment techniques are also performed along side the shockwave treatment.
| Initial 45 mins | 110 |
| Follow up 30 mins | 100 |
Shockwave Therapy with Massage: A therapeutic massage treatment using multiple techniques focusing on the concerned area. Shockwave therapy will be applied to the concerned area during the massage treatment. (Must book an Initial Shockwave treatment first)
| 60 mins | 170 |
| 90 mins | 205 |
Direct Billing Available
We currently provide direct billing for most major extended health benefits insurance providers. Billing is submitted under your Massage coverage or Physiotherapy coverage depending on who you are booked with. Just come in with your benefits card and let us get the payment applied while you are in your treatment.
Use Your Massage Benefits
Katie Brown RMT, ERYT200
or
Use Your Physiotherapy Benefits
Anna Migorska PT, PhD, CAFCI, RYT