Shockwave Therapy Ottawa: Advanced Extracorporeal Shockwave Therapy Treatment for Chronic Pain Relief
Shockwave therapy can benefit you in the following ways:
- Improves your health
- Improves your mobility
- Improves your sports performance
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What is Shockwave Therapy?
Shockwave therapy, also known as Extracorporeal Shock Wave Therapy (ESWT), is a non-invasive treatment that uses high-energy sound waves to stimulate healing in various tissues of the body. This advanced therapy has shown remarkable results in treating chronic pain and improving mobility [1].
Research has shown impressive results for shockwave therapy:
| Condition | Success Rate | Study |
|---|---|---|
| Plantar Fasciitis | 84% improvement | Gerdesmeyer et al., 2008 |
| Rotator Cuff Tendinopathy | 91% improvement | Galasso et al., 2012 |
| Achilles Tendinopathy | 76% improvement | Rompe et al., 2007 |
Shockwave Therapy Ottawa: Kent Chiro-Med Wellness Clinic offers shockwave therapy treatments to enhance the healing process, fight inflammation, eliminate pain and tenderness, and prevent hip replacement surgery.
In 79% of patients with necrosis, Shockwave therapy or Pulsed Wave Therapy also improves osteonecrosis of the femoral head. The therapy can help those with sports or overuse injuries and can benefit those undergoing physiotherapy for a range of complaints.
We are one of the few chiropractic/physiotherapy care centers in Ottawa that provide Shockwave Therapy™ to patients.
Extracorporeal Shockwave Therapy is an evidence-based, healing accelerant that stimulates tissue through mechanotransduction and induces biological changes.
During your first appointment, your physiotherapist will start with a detailed assessment to determine if Shockwave therapy is an appropriate treatment choice for your complaint.
Common conditions that can be treated with shockwave therapy
Chronic tendinopathies, including but not limited to:
- Rotator cuff tendinopathy
- Lateral epicondylopathy of the elbow (tennis elbow)
- Medial epicondylopathy of the elbow (golfer’s elbow)
- Plantar fasciitis
- Achilles tendinopathy
- Patellar tendinopathy (jumper’s knee)
- Greater trochanteric pain syndrome (GTPS)
- Adductor tendinopathy
- Calcific tendinopathy
- Heel spurs
- Tendonitis
- Soft tissue injury
Extracorporeal Shockwave Therapy Treatment: Reduces Chronic Pain
The sensation of “pain” is modulated by the presence of “substance P”, a neurotransmitter in the nervous system that processes pain. A higher level of substance P is found in chronic pain patients. It can be dispersed through the help of Extracorporeal Shockwave Therapy. Shockwave treatment is used in orthopaedics, physiotherapy, sports medicine, and urology for fast pain relief and mobility restoration.
Stimulates Collagen
Heeling tissue also requires a certain type of foundation to thrive: collagen. Collagen is the gel that unites healthy tissues together. Without it, the surrounding structures collapse and scar tissue develops. Extracorporeal Shockwave therapy can accelerate pro collagen synthesis.
Dissolves Calcifications
Sometimes chronic tendinopathies can result in calcium deposits in the tendons of affected muscles, resulting in painful calcific tendinopathies, heel spurs, etc. The high amplitude sonic waves of Extracorporeal Shockwave therapy assist in treating these conditions by increasing the body’s ability to reabsorb calcium.
Creates New Blood Vessels
Damaged tissue requires oxygenated blood and necessary repair cells. The application of acoustic waves creates capillary microruptures and new blood vessel formation in tendon bone and muscle
Releases Inflammation
Releases Trigger Points
Benefits of Shockwave Therapy
Shockwave therapy offers numerous benefits:
- Pain Reduction: Rapidly decreases pain by reducing nerve sensitivity [2].
- Increased Mobility: Improves range of motion and flexibility [3].
- Accelerated Healing: Stimulates collagen production and tissue regeneration [4].
- Non-Invasive: No need for surgery or medication.
- Quick Treatment: Sessions typically last 15-20 minutes.
- Long-lasting Results: Effects can last for months or even years [5].
How does shockwave therapy work?
The powerful and brief, not electrical, energy surges are sent through soft tissues at fast, regular intervals. These surges affect the blood, cells, nerves, and muscles. The natural ability of the body to heal is thereby stimulated. Shockwave therapy is used to cause separation in adhesive or scarred tissue, abate muscular spams, and diminish pain. Shockwave therapy is a highly effective, non-invasive treatment for chronic conditions. During each treatment session, it can be combined with manual therapy to instigate the body’s own natural healing response. You may experience mild pain or discomfort. Your physiotherapist can adjust the intensity of the treatment according to the level of your comfort.
To learn more about how Shockwave Therapy works, visit the Shockwave Canada Inc. website. Images courtesy of Shockwave Canada inc.™
Why people choose us?
Our treatments are done in private rooms and not open spaces.
Case Study
Many of our patients have experienced significant improvements after undergoing shockwave therapy. For example, Leyly Galer, shares:
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Our Team
Dr. Maryam Hassanzadeh
Chiropractor
a.ka Mama Bear
Over 15 years of experience in chiropractic care
Specialized training in scoliosis-specific chiropractic techniques
Clinical Director at Kent Chiro-Med Wellness Clinic
Dr. Courtney Broadhurst
Chiropractor
a.k.a Sporty Spice
Certified chiropractor with extensive experience in treating musculoskeletal conditions
Graduate of the Canadian Memorial Chiropractic College, magna cum laude
Passionate about helping patients achieve their health and wellness goals
Dr. Abed Hamidi
Chiropractor
Passionate about helping individuals return to their daily routines and re-engage in activities they love
Extensive knowledge and experience from his own journey as an athlete
Committed to supporting patients in achieving their personal health goals
Ghaith Dhaidan
Physiotherapist
- Graduate from the Masters of Science in Physical Therapy program at the University of Toronto.
- Holistic Approach: Provides a holistic approach to enhancing quality of life.
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- Sports Injuries
- Ankle Sprains
- Hamstring Strains
- Shin Splints
- Back & Neck Pain Relief
- Headache Relief
- General Pain & Tingling
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- Chiropractic Adjustments
- Spinal Decompression
- Shockwave Therapy
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References
- Wang CJ. (2012). Extracorporeal shockwave therapy in musculoskeletal disorders. J Orthop Surg Res. Link
- Schmitz C, et al. (2015). Efficacy and safety of extracorporeal shock wave therapy for orthopedic conditions: a systematic review on studies listed in the PEDro database. Br Med Bull. Link
- Mani-Babu S, et al. (2015). The effectiveness of extracorporeal shock wave therapy in lower limb tendinopathy: a systematic review. Am J Sports Med. Link
- Chen YJ, et al. (2004). Extracorporeal shock waves promote healing of collagenase-induced Achilles tendinitis and increase TGF-beta1 and IGF-I expression. J Orthop Res. Link
- Gerdesmeyer L, et al. (2008). Radial extracorporeal shock wave therapy is safe and effective in the treatment of chronic recalcitrant plantar fasciitis: results of a confirmatory randomized placebo-controlled multicenter study. Am J Sports Med. Link
- Wang CJ, et al. (2003). Shock wave therapy induces neovascularization at the tendon-bone junction. A study in rabbits. J Orthop Res. Link
- Ramon S, et al. (2015). Effectiveness of shock waves treatment in heel pain. Acta Orthop Belg. Link
- Maier M, et al. (2003). Substance P and prostaglandin E2 release after shock wave application to the rabbit femur. Clin Orthop Relat Res. Link