Musculoskeletal Shockwave Therapy
STATE-OF-THE-ART SHOCKWAVE THERAPY
At the Shockwave Therapy Clinic Vancouver Island, we take pride in offering the Central Island community the latest technology that is backed by medical literature to help us provide the best possible care for our patients. For our shockwave therapy treatments, we only use the acoustic shockwave, which is one of the most powerful shockwave therapy delivery systems on the market today.
What is Shockwave
Shockwave therapy is quickly becoming a popular evidence-based solution to address chronic conditions that are slow to respond to other treatments. Shockwave therapy delivers high-energy low intensity acoustic sound-waves to damaged musculoskeletal tissue which induces biological mechanisms that help assist in the regeneration and repair bones, tendons and soft tissue as well as providing pain relief.
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Shockwave therapy can help improve a multitude of issues, in providing pain relief and expediting the healing response. Most frequently it is used for chronic and sub-acute soft tissue problems that haven’t yet responded adequately to other rehabilitation interventions.
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Plantar fasciitis
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Rotator cuff and shoulder problems
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Achilles issues
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Heel spurs
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Shin splints
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Knee pain
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Stress fractures
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Strains and sprains
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Muscle aches
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Back and neck pain
What are the Medical Benefits of Shockwave Therapy?
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Decreases muscle tension & inhibits spasms by increasing blood flow to the affected area, along with lessening the pathological interactions between actin & myosin.
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Dissolves calcified fibroblasts
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Increases collagen production

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Accelerates the removal of nociceptive metabolites, and increases oxygenation
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Enhances dispersion of substance P (a pain mediator and growth factor). The reduction of its concentration reduces pain in the affected area and decreases risk of development of oedema.
Treatments are provided after a thorough assessment by one of our exceptionally trained Registered Nurses who work with your Primary Care Provider to develop the best treatment plan for you.