Shock Wave Therapy (SWT) stimulates deep tissue regeneration, repair and healing of both acute and chronic orthopaedic conditions. It is used by professional sports teams and elite athletes around the world. (Treatments are provided by Dr. Arthur)

 

• Shockwave treatment is non-invasive, painless and evidence-based.*

• It is covered as a chiropractic service in health benefit plans.

• Typically, 3 to 6 session are required at once or twice-a-week intervals.

• Each session takes the same time as a regular chiropractic treatment.

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Conditions helped: Plantar fasciitis, trigger points, shoulder bursitis, rotator cuff tendonitis, hip bursitis , knee pain, achilles tendonitis, tennis or golfers elbow, calcific tendonitis. 

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If you have an orthopaedic problem that is not listed here then please contact Dr. Arthur to see if Shockwave has been used for your condition, and if so, whether it helps.

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*Extracorporeal Shockwave Therapy Treatment in Upper Limb Diseases: A systematic review. J of Clinical Medicine. 2020; 9(453): 1-13.

**The effectiveness of extracorporeal shock wave therapy in lower limb tendinopathy: A systematic review.  Am J Sports Med. 2015 Mar; 43(3):752-61.