Shockwave Therapy in Barrhaven, Ottawa
Shockwave therapy uses acoustic pressure waves directed at a specific area and may be considered for selected persistent tendon and musculoskeletal conditions that haven't fully responded to other treatment.
What Is Shockwave Therapy?
Shockwave therapy uses acoustic pressure waves directed at a specific area and may be considered for selected persistent tendon and musculoskeletal conditions that haven't fully responded to other treatment.
How Shockwave Therapy May Support Your Rehabilitation
This treatment is selected only when it fits your assessment, goals and overall rehabilitation plan.
- Provide a targeted adjunct for selected persistent tendon-related pain
- Support a broader loading and rehabilitation program
- Address a specific treatment area identified during assessment
- Track response over a short series rather than relying on a single session
How We Use Shockwave Therapy
- Focused or radial shockwave application
- Treatment area localization and assessment
- Combined use with exercise-based rehabilitation
- Progress tracking across a treatment series
Conditions This Treatment May Be Used For
Your assessment determines whether this treatment is appropriate. It may be considered for selected presentations such as:
What to Expect During Your Appointment
We confirm shockwave is an appropriate option based on your assessment.
The treatment area is located and prepared.
Shockwave pulses are applied to the target tissue; some pressure or discomfort during treatment is common.
We discuss expected response, any post-treatment soreness, and follow-up spacing.
After Shockwave Treatment
Temporary tenderness can occur after treatment. Your physiotherapist will explain what activity is appropriate that day and how shockwave fits with your exercises, loading program and the rest of your rehabilitation plan.
Is This Treatment Right for Me?
Suitability, frequency and whether this treatment is combined with other care depend on your assessment, health history, goals, preferences and response. Your physiotherapist will explain the reasoning before including it in your plan.
Shockwave Therapy FAQ
What is shockwave therapy?
Shockwave therapy delivers mechanical acoustic energy through a handheld applicator to a selected treatment area. It may be used for certain persistent musculoskeletal conditions.
What conditions may be considered for shockwave?
Depending on assessment, it may be considered for selected tendon-related conditions and plantar heel pain. Not every painful condition is appropriate for shockwave.
What does treatment feel like?
You may feel repeated tapping or pressure over the target area. Intensity can usually be adjusted based on your tolerance.
How many sessions will I need?
There is no single number that suits everyone. The number and spacing of sessions depend on the condition, response to treatment and the rest of your rehabilitation plan.
Do I still need exercises?
Usually yes. Shockwave is generally an adjunct. Progressive loading, movement work and activity modification are often important parts of recovery.
Other Services That May Be Part of Your Plan
Your care plan may combine or sequence services when they are appropriate for your presentation and goals.