SHockwave THERAPY
CURAVITA offers a wide range of physiotherapy healthcare services. If you have an injury or illness that is limiting your mobility, movement and quality of life, our team of highly-trained physiotherapists are here to help and provide you with a care plan, uniquely tailored to meet your needs and get you back in motion.
Patient-centered, holistic, personalized physiotherapy care, to help restore your function, movement and quality of life!
What is Shockwave Therapy?
Shockwave Therapy is a non-invasive treatment that uses low-energy acoustic wave pulsations, applied with a gel medium to the injured area, to stimulate the body’s natural healing process. While there may be slight discomfort during the treatment, the therapy is designed to promote healing from within.
Treatment Process and Expectations
The number of Shockwave Therapy sessions varies depending on the condition and tissue response. Since the treatment’s effectiveness is cumulative, multiple sessions are typically required, with most conditions needing 3-6 treatments spaced 3 to 10 days apart. After treatment, you might experience temporary soreness, tenderness, or swelling for a few days, but you can generally return to most regular activities immediately.
Shockwave Therapy has been proven effective in treating a range of conditions, including:
– Tennis Elbow
– Golfer’s Elbow
– Calcific Tendinosis of the rotator cuff muscles
– Patellar Tendinitis
– Bursitis
– Shin Splints
– IT Band Friction Syndrome
– Plantar Fasciitis
– Heel Spurs
– Achilles Tendinitis
Insurance Coverage
In Ontario, most personal healthcare plans cover the cost of Shockwave Therapy when administered by a Physiotherapist. Be sure to check with your insurer to confirm your coverage.