Shockwave Therapy in Victoria
Get help with tissue, bone and joint pain. With generally, 3 to 6 treatment sessions, with each session lasting approximately 15 minutes, Shockwave Therapy can help in the treatment of:
What is Shockwave Treatment?
Shockwave Therapy is a non-surgical treatment of soft tissue, bone, and joint pain. The practitioner applies a conductive gel on the area and moves the hand piece in a circular motion over the treatment area.
How it works:
- Extracorporeal Shockwave Therapy (ESWT) sends high-energy mechanical pulses to the treatment area.
- These high-energy mechanical pulses stimulate the breakdown of scar tissue and fibroblasts in the targeted area thus improving blood circulation in the area
- These pulses also initiate metabolic activity and an inflammatory response that promotes and stimulates healing.
Giving you more health care options
Diversified Health is one of the few clinics on Vancouver Island to offer this progressive therapy that effectively treats the most frequent causes of acute and chronic pain. It’s all part of giving patients more of say about your health care, and you want natural options — options that enhance health and prevent illness.
Conditions shockwave therapy is often used for
- Plantar fasciitis and heel pain
- Tennis and golfer’s elbow
- Achilles and other tendon pain, including running injuries
- Shoulder tendon problems, including calcific tendinitis
- Outer hip pain (bursitis and gluteal tendon pain)
Shockwave usually works best alongside an exercise program from our physiotherapists or chiropractors.
Shockwave therapy FAQs
Does shockwave therapy hurt?
It can be uncomfortable during the session, but it’s usually well tolerated and the intensity can be adjusted. Most sessions take about 15 minutes.
How many sessions will I need?
Most people need 3 to 6 sessions, usually about a week apart.
Is shockwave therapy covered by insurance?
Coverage depends on your plan. Call us and we can help you check what your extended health plan covers.
Book a shockwave therapy assessment online · Call (250) 382-0018 · 1063 Fort St, Victoria
