Shockwave therapy is an innovative technology used to accelerate the healing process in the body. This is achieved by stimulating the metabolism and enhancing blood circulation to regenerate damaged tissue.

Shockwave technology delivers strong energy pulses that are applied to the affected area for short periods of time. It works by producing an acoustic pressure wave that is transmitted to the body’s tissue. This stimulates cells in the body that are responsible for bone and connective tissue healing. Worth noting, shockwave therapy has been proven to heal both acute injuries, such as a pulled hamstring, and chronic conditions, such as plantar fasciitis.

Within the realm of shockwave therapy, clinicians can use either radial or focused shockwave therapy to treat patients.

There are many conditions for which shockwave therapy is the right choice of treatment. These include:

  • Plantar fasciitis
  • Achilles tendinopathy
  • Retrocalcaneal bursitis
  • Lateral epicondylitis (tennis elbow)
  • Medial epicondylitis (golfer’s elbow)
  • Calcific tendonitis (supraspinatus tendon, etc.)
  • Patellar tendinosis (jumper’s knee)
  • Morton’s neuroma
  • Chronic stress/non-union fractures

Shockwave therapy has the unique ability to regenerate on the cellular level, thus is able to heal even the more stubborn conditions.

The benefits of shockwave therapy are numerous, for both clinicians and patients. For the latter, shockwave therapy is an effective alternative to surgical intervention. This modality allows patients to resume their quality of life quickly and without the potential complications associated with surgery. It is also almost entirely painless.

Shockwave has proven results. This therapy produces a 91% improvement and an 84% success rate according to randomized, double-blind trials.

Patients who undergo shockwave therapy do not require medication. Meanwhile, the therapy itself provides an analgesic effect, often providing pain relief.

For clinicians, the benefits are also worth noting. Implementing shockwave therapy into your clinical offerings has the potential to expand your client base and can improve your competitiveness. There is a growing demand for shockwave therapy, so using this in your clinic helps fill that need.

Benefits for clinicians can also include:

  • Expanded client base: Shockwave therapy can treat a range of injuries and afflictions commonly faced by athletes. As shockwave treatment is covered by most insurance plans, you will also be able to serve patients who might otherwise not be able to afford treatments.
  • Enhanced Competitiveness: With a growing percentage of clinics using shockwave therapy, implementing this technology in your clinic helps meet consumer demand.

When considering implementing this technology in your practice, there are a wide variety of shockwave machines to choose from. Shockwave Canada is the exclusive, authorized distributor of Storz Shockwave Therapy Machines in Canada and provides machines for lease as well as for sale. This option allows clinicians who might be on the fence about investing in shockwave therapy to try it for themselves and see the results before committing to buying. Shockwave Canada can help you enhance your clinic affordably.

For more information about shockwave therapy, or for inquiries related to purchasing a Storz Shockwave Therapy Machine, please visit: shockwavecanada.com.