Eccentric Loading, Physiotherapy, and Shockwave for Treating Achilles Tendonitis

Achilles tendonitis is one of the most common physical ailments that bring patients to physiotherapy. Further, this injury frequently affects people who are already active – such as runners and other athletes – so when it strikes, it is not only painful, but it also removes a person’s ability to continue their sport of choice. […]
Shockwave Success Story: He Couldn’t Make a Fist Due to Arthritis…

Does Shockwave Treatment Work? Read On to Find the Answer… If you have to ask, you’re in the right place! At Shockwave Canada, we know our devices are the most effective out there. We know this because the manufacturer of our machines, Storz Medical, puts so much time and resources into research and development. There […]
Shockwave Therapy for Myofascial Release

Myofascial release, or trigger point therapy, is a popular treatment for healing muscle pain for everyone from desk jockeys to professional athletes. However, while trigger points can and do affect just about everyone, not everyone knows about an effective treatment option — shockwave therapy. According to double blind, randomized, controlled studies, shockwave therapy for myofascial […]
‘It Just Got People Better, Faster’: How One Toronto Chiropractor Uses Shockwave Therapy in His Practice

Dr. Lawrence Micheli, DC, ART, FDM, is a chiropractor working in a sports medicine clinic in downtown Toronto and Mississauga. He has been using shockwave therapy in his practice for about 12 years. He recently shared his experience with us. “Initially we used [shockwave] primarily on the different enthesopathies of tendon injuries, and we had […]