Shockwave Therapy in Edmonton
Success Rates
- 91% improvement for Calcific Tendonitis Journal of American Medical Association 2003
- 77% Improvement for Tennis ElbowThe Journal of Orthopeidics 2005
- 90% improvement for Plantar Fasciitis Journal of Orthopeidics Research 2005
Radial pressure waves are an excellent noninvasive treatment for conditions that are normally very difficult to treat. These shockwaves reduce pain and improve function through tissue remodeling in 80% of patients treated.
What is Shockwave Therapy?
Radial shockwave therapy is a safe and non-invasive advanced technology that uses a wand-like device to emit acoustic impulses that then transmit into the underlying tissues, treating an injuared area which:
- Breaks up scar tissues and calcific build upon tendons and ligaments.
- Creates an environment for cellular repair and tissue healing to begin.
- Decreases sensitivity of pain receptors.
- Increases local blood flow.
- Reverses chronic inflammation to the acute stage of healing.
- Stimulates the body’s natural ability to heal.
Pain Reduction
The patient experiences a reduction of pain, explained by the Gate Control theory. Intensive pulses from the transmitter into the tissue create a strong nociceptor activation of the A-B fibers, which affect interneurons that inhibit the transmission of the pain signals.
What Conditions can Shockwave treat?
At Leverage Health Shockwave therapy sessions can be used effectively to treat a variety of painful conditions, These include:
- achilles tendonitis
- bursitis
- frozen shoulder
- calcific tendonitis
- gluteal tendinopathy
- patellar tendinitis
- scar & connective tissue
- medial epicondylitis
- rotator cuff tendinitis & shoulder pain
- groin strain
- hamstring tendinopathy
- heel spurs/heel pain
- myositis ossificans
- iliotibial band syndrome (it band syndrome)
- myofascial trigger points in muscle
- knee pain & patellar tendonitis (jumpers knee)
- tennis elbow and golfer’s elbow
Revascularization
Repeated shockwaves to the affected area create a revascularisation effect, with the new blood flow in the area promoting tissue healing and regeneration.
Reduce Muscle Tone
The “vicious circle”, as well as the strong pathological association between pain and muscle tone, will be broken and lead to restoring a normalized muscular tone.
How Successful Is Shockwave Therapy?
After only 2 or 3 sessions, over 80% of patients report painlessness or significant pain reduction.
How Is Shockwave Therapy Performed?
The doctor or physiotherapist localizes the trigger points in the painful region and discusses the findings with you. A skin gel is then applied to the treatment area to allow the shockwaves to be introduced into the body almost painlessly and without any loss of energy. After these preparations, shockwaves are released as the shockwave applicator is moved over the pain region in a circular motion.
Duration and Frequency?
The therapy session takes between 15 and 20 minutes depending on the disorder to be treated. "In general, an average of 4 to 6 therapy sessions are necessary at weekly intervals dependent on the condition treated and its chronicity.
