Shockwave Therapy in victoria

What Is Shockwave Therapy For?

These conditions have been very successfully treated with shockwave therapy . Our chiropractor, physiotherapist or athletic therapist can assess your symptoms to determine if shockwave therapy is the best treatment option for you. We’ve included the success rate percentage based on clinical trials.

• Bursitis
• Bunions (Arthritis if the big toe joint)
• Calcific Tendonitis of the Shoulder (91% success rate)
• Jumper’s Knee (Patellar Tendonitis)
• Plantar Fasciitis and Heel Spurs (94% success rate)
• Scar Tissue
• Shin Splints
• Tendonitis of the Bicep, Rotator Cuff, Hamstring or Achilles Tendons
• Tennis Elbow
• Trigger Points & Chronic Tension

The Treatment Protocol

Most shockwave therapy treatment plans will be 3-5 treatments, ideally 7-10 days apart. The healing process can take up to 3 months to complete, over which time you will also be doing rehab exercises to correct biomechanical issues that may have lead to the injury. 

This does vary slightly depending on what you are having treated, how long it’s been there and your tolerance for receiving the treatment. We will adjust the treatment intensity for your pain tolerance and try to make the experience as comfortable as possible, while still being therapeutically beneficial.

​For example, if we adjust the intensity to be lower in order to make it more comfortable for you, this may mean you need 5 treatments, rather than 3 treatments to get the desired affect.

The healing process after the last treatment is typically 3 months. You should avoid any other manual therapy or treatment directly to this area. You will also be given very specific exercises to do daily, which are an important part of the healing phase and will have a direct impact on your results.

Advantages of Shockwave Therapy

Shockwave therapy has been used successfully by healthcare providers that treat musculoskeletal disorders such as Chiropractors, Athletic Therapist and Certified Shockwave Practitioners. Compared to other treatment methods, the advantages are:

• Quick pain relief
• Accelerates healing
• No side effects
• No risk of allergies
• Avoids surgery and anesthesia
• Effective for chronic conditions
• No medication is needed
• Cost effective

Is Shockwave Therapy Covered By My Extended Health Benefits? 

Shockwave Therapy is likely to be covered by your extended health plan. Some plans will also allow direct billing for shockwave, others will require that you pay and submit your receipts. We recomment you contact your provider to find out, so you don’t have any suprises. 

Shockwave Therapy is offered with our Chiropractor or Physiotherapist or Athletic Therapist. You may want to check your extended health plan to ensure you are booking with a provider type that will cover the treatment. This will be different for each plan.