The Power of Shockwave: How Much Pressure Do the Units Give?
How important is the power level of a shockwave therapy device? There’s a lot of misinformation on the topic, so we wanted to clear this up and offer clarification on how much power you need for truly effective treatment. Radial shockwave therapy (also known as pressure wave therapy) and extracorporeal shockwave therapy (ESWT, also known […]
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 Accessories: Needleless Acupuncture, Vacuum Cupping, and More!
When you want to take your shockwave device to the next level, look no further than available accessories. Shockwave accessories extend the versatility of pressure wave machines. They enable practitioners to offer more and performed focused treatment, depending on the indication. We are fortunate that Storz Medical performs cutting-edge research and we reap the rewards […]
7 Reasons Why You Should Integrate Shockwave Therapy into Your Chiropractic Clinic
Shockwave therapy is a highly effective — and lucrative — addition to any chiropractic clinic! It provides major results for both your patients and your practice. Today on the blog, we’re sharing seven reasons why chiropractic clinics should integrate shockwave therapy technology. Read on to discover why it’s a must-have. Science The science proves it […]
Shockwave Therapy for Calcific Tendonitis
Calcific tendonitis is one of the most common causes of shoulder pain, affecting millions of people worldwide. The forms of calcific tendonitis treatment vary with the mildest cases requiring physical therapy and the most severe ones needing surgery. But there is another calcific tendonitis treatment you might be missing out on that is non-invasive, non-surgical, […]
The Most Powerful Vacuum Cupping Therapy for Athletes Available
Remember that photo of Michael Phelps from the 2016 Olympics with circular marks on his back? That was from vacuum cupping therapy – a popular treatment among Olympians, athletes, and anyone suffering from muscle pain. And with Shockwave Canada’s devices, vacuum cupping has never been easier, or more effective. If you purchase or lease the […]
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 […]
Save Your Hands! How Shockwave Canada’s Vibration Therapy Limits White Finger Syndrome
Save your hands! If you’re a medical practitioner that uses vibration therapy in your practice, then you know how paralyzing using it for too long can be — pain, tingling, numbness, and more. There’s a term for that: white finger syndrome. Shockwave therapy is no stranger to white finger syndrome. Because of the vibrations involved […]
‘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 […]
Shockwave Therapy for Plantar Fasciitis Treatment
Plantar fasciitis is one of the most painful and widespread ailments in modern society. According to Meta-Analysis of High-Energy Extracorporeal Shock Wave Therapy in Recalcitrant Plantar Fasciitis, published in Swiss Medical Weekly, about 10% of people will be affected with this disease in their lifetime. If you’ve been one of that number, you know just […]