Shockwave Therapy
Shockwave Therapy
This technology shoots ultrasound or mechanically generated waves at injured tissue.
The literature is currently reporting anywhere from 70-90% improvements in various
conditions such as Plantar Fasciitis, Achilles, Tendinopathy, Tennis Elbow Jumpers Knee,
Stress Fractures and Calcific Rotator Cuff Tendinitis. It also appears to have a role in
treating stubborn Bursitis, Trigger Points, Non Healing Ulcers, Non Unions, Morton’s Neuromas,
Scar Tissue Treatment and early Hallux Rigidus (stiff first toe). Shockwave can be a first
or second line treatment, and continues to establish itself as the last resort before surgery
in many of these conditions. Angiogenesis (new blood vessel formation) in the injured tissue,
documented with good research, is thought to be a significant contributor to healing. A typical
treatment cycle requires three sessions of 2000 shocks each, done one week apart.
Local anaesthesia is not required for most patients. Many insurance companies may offer
coverage for this treatment.
Benefits
- Non surgical treatment
- No side effects
- Accelerates healing
- Affordable
- Coverage available from many insurance companies
Success Rates
- 91% improvement for Calcific Tendinitis ( Journal of American Medical Association 2003)
- 77% improvement for Tennis Elbow ( The Journal of Orthopedics’ 2005)
- 90% improvement for Plantar Fasciitis ( Journal of Orthopedic Research 2005)
New Medical Advances
- Promising results in promoting the recovery of non-healing ulcers
Table Of Contents
- TORONTO SEMI
- Acupuncture
- Sports Medicine
- Orthopaedic Surgical Consultation
- Sport Physiotherapy
- Sport Massage Therapy
- Shockwave Therapy
- Prolotherapy
- Platelet Rich Plasma (PRP) Injections
- Biodex
- Pilates
- Sport Podiatry
- Naturopathy
- Sport Psychology
- Mobile Services
- Electronic Medical Records
For most of my adult life I have dealt with the discomfort of Chondromalacia Patella and Patello-femoral Syndrome. These two conditions effectively ended my competitive cycling and skiing careers. It ultimately became so painful that I thought surgery was the only solution. But thanks to the team of excellent doctors and therapists at Toronto SEMI, I have finally overcome these difficult knee problems without surgery. I am now performing in both cycling and skiing better then I have in years.
