Shockwave Therapy – ESWT/Extracorporeal Shockwave Therapy at The Cambridge Physiotherapy
in Cambridge, Galt, Preston, Hespeler, Glenchristie, Doon South, Aikensville, Puslinch, Branchton and New Dundee, Ontario
What is Shockwave Therapy?
Shockwave therapy is a non-invasive treatment using high-energy sound waves that stimulate the healing of injured tissues. Promoting blood flow reduces inflammation and breaks down scar tissue.
- Extracorporeal implies outside the body, so Shockwave Therapy is non-invasive.
- Shockwave implies a remarkable, short-vitality electromagnetic wave that travels faster than the speed of sound.
How Does Shockwave Therapy Work?
Neo-vascularization and Healing: Shockwaves create a mechanical pressing factor that increases cell layer penetrability. Acoustic waves cause capillaries in tissue to burst, increasing the injured area’s growth factor. This makes neo-vascularization or a fresh blood supply, bringing more oxygen and increasing healing.
Breaks Calcification and Heel Spurs: Acoustic waves crush calcifications and stimulate osteoblasts for mending and new bone creation.
Reduces Pain: Acoustic waves cause hyperstimulation sedation. It blocks pain from travelling to the brain and helps manage and relieve pain.
Decreases Muscle Tone and Stiffness
Conditions We Treat with Shockwave Therapy in Cambridge
Shockwave therapy promotes faster recovery and pain relief for conditions such as:
- Plantar Fasciitis
- Heel Spurs
- Achilles Tendinopathy/Achillodynia
- Epicondylitis (Tennis Elbow and Golfer’s Elbow)
- Calcific Tendinopathy/Calcific tendinitis/Calcific Tendonitis of the Shoulder
- Patellar Tendinopathy/Runner Knee/Jumpers’ Knee
- Post-Traumatic Myositis Ossification
- Low Back Pain/Lumbago
- Trochanteric Bursitis
- Non-Union Fractures
- Trigger Point Therapy
- Frozen Shoulder
- Dupuytren’s Contracture
- DeQuervain Syndrome
- Intense Muscle Spasm
- Muscle Strain
- Chronic pain
- Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
- Sacroiliac Joint Pain
- Tibial Stress Syndrome
- Back Compartment Syndrome
FAQs about Shockwave Therapy
Is shockwave therapy painful?
Some shockwave therapy patients experience mild discomfort during treatment, but most don’t. Ask your physiotherapist to adjust the intensity to ensure your comfort. Still, any soreness usually disappears shortly after the treatment, within 24 hours. You will likely find the benefits outweigh any temporary discomfort.
How many shockwave therapy sessions will I need?
The number varies depending on your condition and severity, but most patients see significant improvement after 3 to 5 treatments. If you have tried everything for the pain, and nothing works, then your physiotherapist may recommend shockwave therapy.
What are the side effects of shockwave therapy?
Shockwave therapy is safe and has few side effects. Some patients have temporary soreness, redness, swelling, or bruising at the treatment site. These resolve quickly, so getting shockwave therapy requires no downtime, so you can resume your normal activities right after your appointment.
The Cambridge Physiotherapy and Massage Therapy in
Cambridge, Galt, Preston, Hespeler, Glenchristie, Doon South,
Aikensville, Puslinch, Branchton and New Dundee, Ontario
