Targeted acoustic-wave therapy for stubborn tendinopathies — a powerful add-on inside your physiotherapy treatment plan.
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Shockwave therapy uses focused acoustic pulses to stimulate blood flow, break down calcified tissue, and re-engage the body's healing response in chronic tendinopathies. We use it as a precision add-on inside physiotherapy treatments for plantar fasciitis, tennis elbow, achilles issues, and other stubborn cases that haven't responded to manual therapy alone.
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Shockwave therapy uses high-energy acoustic pressure waves delivered through a handheld applicator into damaged tissue. The mechanical pulses break up scar tissue and calcific deposits, trigger a fresh inflammatory healing response, and stimulate new blood-vessel formation in chronically inflamed tendons. It's particularly effective for stalled, stubborn injuries that haven't responded to rest or other therapies.
Honestly — it can be uncomfortable, especially over inflamed tendons or bony areas. Most patients describe a sharp tapping that's tolerable for the 3 to 5 minutes the wand is applied. We start at a lower intensity and ramp up to a level that's effective but bearable, and you can always ask us to dial it back.
It's most effective for chronic tendinopathies — plantar fasciitis, Achilles tendinopathy, tennis and golfer's elbow, jumper's knee, rotator cuff calcific tendinitis, and trochanteric hip pain. It also works well for stubborn trigger points and certain bone-stress conditions. If a tendon or fascia issue has been around for more than 3 months without improving, shockwave is usually worth considering.
Most patients need 3 to 6 sessions, scheduled about a week apart. Some shorter-term issues resolve in 3 visits; tougher, long-standing tendinopathies sometimes need 6 to 8. We reassess after the third session, and if there's no measurable improvement we look at why instead of just prescribing more.
The shockwave portion itself is usually 3 to 5 minutes — that's roughly 2,000 to 3,000 pulses delivered to the target tissue. Add a short pre-treatment assessment and exercise review, and the appointment runs 20 to 30 minutes. When shockwave is added to a physiotherapy session, it adds about 10 minutes to your usual visit.
Many patients report initial pain relief within a few days of the first or second session. The bigger structural changes happen over 6 to 12 weeks as the tissue actually remodels — so progress continues well after the last appointment. It's a slow-and-steady response, not an instant fix.
No real downtime — you can walk out and carry on with your day. We do recommend avoiding heavy loading of the treated area, anti-inflammatory medications, and ice for 24 to 48 hours afterwards, because the goal is to let the body's natural healing response do its work. Some mild redness or aching for a day is normal.
Shockwave isn't suitable during pregnancy, over the heart or lungs, near a pacemaker, on bleeding disorders or while on blood thinners, over active infections or open wounds, or directly over a cancer site. We screen for all of this at your initial assessment so the treatment is only used where it's clearly safe and appropriate.
No. Ultrasound uses low-energy sound waves to warm tissue, and TENS uses electrical current to modulate pain. Shockwave delivers high-energy mechanical pulses that physically remodel chronically damaged tissue. It's a much stronger stimulus aimed at structural change rather than symptom management, which is why it works on cases the gentler modalities don't move.
When shockwave is delivered inside a physiotherapy or chiropractic appointment it's covered under those benefits — and we direct-bill Manulife, Sun Life, Canada Life, Green Shield, Desjardins and more. Standalone shockwave coverage varies by plan; we confirm with your provider before booking so there are no surprises.
Yes — and we strongly recommend it. Shockwave works best as part of a complete rehab plan that includes manual therapy, progressive loading exercises, and education on the activity that caused the issue. Stand-alone shockwave is rarely the answer for chronic tendinopathy; the combination of shockwave plus a structured strength programme is.
Before: avoid anti-inflammatory medications (Advil, Aleve) for a few days beforehand if your doctor permits — they blunt the healing response we're trying to provoke. After: skip ice and NSAIDs for 24 to 48 hours, avoid heavy loading of the area for the rest of the day, and stay hydrated. Continue your prescribed exercises as instructed.
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