Radial Shockwave Therapy at Nepean Sports Medicine & Physiotherapy Centre

Radial Shockwave Therapy or Extracorpeal Shockwave Therapy is a relatively new treatment for chronic and sub-acute tendinitis. Radial Shockwaves are high-energy acoustic waves that are transmitted through the surface of the skin and spread radially into the body. In effect they reinjure the area on a cellular level and break up the scarring or calcific deposits that may have penetrated tendons and ligaments. The controlled reinjuring of tissue allows the body to regenerate new healthy tissue, which leads to faster healing and return to activity.

Radial Shockwave Therapy is also effective in eliminating pain by stimulating the release of substances that help to block pain. Excellent results have been obtained treating plantar fasciitis, illio tibial band syndrome, tennis elbow, rotator cuff tendinitis, and achilles tendinitis.

The treatments last from five to ten minutes and the number of treatments depends on the severity of the condition and the length of time that it has been present.

Dan Ziniuk, a member of The National Capital Runner’s Association, has been treated with Radial Shockwave Therapy at the Nepean Sports Medicine and Physiotherapy Centre for chronic achilles tendinitis. When Dan first came to the clinic he was unable to run due to the pain and thickening of both achilles tendons. He is now back to running 10km pain free and hopes to resume training for a fall marathon.


		What is Radial Shockwave Therapy? Radial Shockwave Therapy or Extracorpeal Shockwave Therapy is a relatively new treatment for chronic and sub-acute tendinitis. Radial Shockwaves are high-energy acoustic waves that are transmitted through the surface of the skin and spread radially into the body. In effect they reinjure the area on a cellular level and break up the scarring or calcific deposits that may have penetrated tendons and ligaments. The controlled reinjuring of tissue allows the body to regenerate new healthy tissue, which leads to faster healing and return to activity. Radial Shockwave Therapy is also effective in eliminating pain by stimulating the release of substances that help to block pain. Excellent results have been obtained treating plantar fasciitis, illio tibial band syndrome, tennis elbow, rotator cuff tendinitis, and achilles tendinitis. The treatments last from five to ten minutes and the number of treatments depends on the severity of the condition and the length of time that it has been present. Dan Ziniuk, a member of The National Capital Runner’s Association, has been treated with Radial Shockwave Therapy at the Nepean Sports Medicine and Physiotherapy Centre for chronic achilles tendinitis. When Dan first came to the clinic he was unable to run due to the pain and thickening of both achilles tendons. He is now back to running 10km pain free and hopes to resume training for a fall marathon.	Our Location The Nepean Sportsplex 1701 Woodroffe Ave, Nepean, Ont (613) 727-5755 Now Availabe Articles Available
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