Shockwave Therapy (SWT)
What is Shockwave Therapy?
Shockwave therapy is a therapeutic modality used to treat various chronic musculoskeletal conditions. It involves high-pressure sound waves penetrating into the injured tissues causing growth of new blood vessels which promotes healing and reduces pain.
Benefits Of Shockwave Therapy
Promotes healing
Non-surgical treatment to chronic conditions
Covered through most insurance companies under physiotherapy
Conditions treated by SWT
Plantar fasciitis with or without heels spurs
Shoulder pain
Chronic neck and back pain
Tennis and Golfer’s elbow
Knee pain
Shin splints
TMJ/Jaw pain
Stress fractures
Trigger points
Non healing ulcers
Shin splints
TMJ/Jaw pain
Stress fractures
Trigger points
Non healing ulcers
Shockwave Treatments
Treatment sessions typically last anywhere between 10-30 minutes depending on the conidition being treated. A sensation of light pain or numbess is usually the reported over the area that is being treated. 3 to 5 treatments are generally necessary for most coniditions and on average there are 3 to 5 days between each treatment. Healing continues to occur for up to 12 weeks after the initial treatments are completed. Light activities are recommended after each treatment.
Success Rate Of Shockwave Therapy
Results vary among individuals but the evidence states:
90% improvement in plantar fasciitis pain (Journal of Orthopedic Research, 2005)
91% improvement in calcific tendonitis (Journal of American Medical Association, 2003)
77% improvement in tennis elbow pain (Journal of Orthopedics, 2005)
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Laser Therapy
Life Coaching
Massage Therapy
Men’s Health
Orthotics
Pelvic Health
Physiotherapy
Shockwave Therapy (SWT)
TMJ Rehabilitation
Traction And Decompression
Vestibular Rehabilitation
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