Shockwave therapy waterloo

At Restore Life Physiotherapy & Wellness Waterloo Clinic, we have state-of-the-art equipment and tools to provide utmost care and treatment to residents of Waterloo. Shockwave therapy has been in use from past 4 decades and have been an effective treatment for a variety of conditions.

Shockwave therapy is non-invasive non-surgical treatment modality which is used to treat variety of musculoskeletal conditions. It uses mechanical energy with a pneumatic generator to deliver high-intensity sound waves or acoustic waves exposed directly to the injured area. These high-powered sound waves improve blood circulation, break up the calcium deposits, and speed up the healing process.

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Shockwave therapy is an effective treatment for which conditions?

Most of the chronic conditions that uses shockwave therapy as a treatment are related to large sized tendons and their insertions in bones. It also has beneficial effects on cartilage and surrounding tissues.

Some of the commonly treated conditions are:

Plantar fasciitis/ Heel Spurs
Achilles tendonopathy
Retrocalcaneal bursitis
Lateral epicondylosis (tennis elbow)
Medial epicondylosis (golfer’s elbow)
Morton’s neuroma.
Chronic stress/non-union fractures.
Shoulder pain
Big toe joint pain
Knee pain/ Osteoarthritis
Calcific tendonitis (supraspinatus tendon)
Patellar tendinosis (jumper’s knee)
Gout
Injuries caused by trauma
Athletic Injuries

Certainly, shockwave therapy is one important part of our comprehensive physiotherapy treatment plan to counter the condition. Our physiotherapists at the Waterloo clinic are experienced knowledgeable to determine whether shockwave therapy is a right choice for you! Book a consultation with one of our physiotherapists!

How many shockwave therapy sessions would I need?

Shockwave therapy has a quick healing rate therefore, you may only need a few sessions to see the difference. Most of our clients need 4-5 sessions. Depending on the intensity of your condition, your physiotherapist would book one session per week with a total of 3-5 sessions.

FAQs

? Is shockwave therapy safe?

Absolutely, just as other modalities shockwave therapy is a perfectly safe and effective treatment. Mild discomfort with mild swelling, bruise is common and expected inflammatory response of the therapy treatment.

? How much time does a shockwave therapy session takes?

Shockwave therapy is a quick treatment modality that takes up to 15 - 20 minutes per session after the first assessment of the patient’s condition.

? Is shockwave therapy painful?

Shockwave therapy is safe, effective, fast, pain free treatment.

? Are there any risks involved with shockwave therapy treatment?

Shockwave therapy is perfectly safe therapy for most patients. Our physiotherapists would be able to determine if this is the right choice for treating your condition.

? Is shockwave therapy same as Extracorporeal Shockwave Therapy (ESWT)?

Shockwave therapy is a commonly used term for Extracorporeal Shockwave Therapy (ESWT) and are the same modalities.

? Is shockwave therapy beneficial in plantar fasciitis?

Yes! Plantar fasciitis is one of the commonly treated condition with our physiotherapists including Physiotherapy, shockwave therapy and custom orthotics.