SHOCKWAVE THERAPY:
MARKHAM & NEWMARKET

Getting You Better With The Best Modalities

Shockwave Therapy: Markham & Newmarket

Shockwave therapy is a modality for the treatment of many types of musculoskeletal conditions. It is primarily used for chronic conditions (occurring for over 6 months) and focuses on the recovery of tendons.

It has been shown that shockwave therapy stimulates the body’s natural healing response and has an effect on nerve endings to reduce pain.

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We provide direct billing to insurance companies, so that you do not have to pay out of pocket.

A physiotherapist, is using shockwave therapy on a patient's calf. Shockwave therapy is a great treatment modalities used by chiropractors and physiotherapists to help with scar tissue, pain relief and inflammation reduction.

Conditions Treated With Shockwave

Plantar Fasciitis

This is sharp or burning pain in your heel which is usually the worst in the morning time after the first few steps off your bed

Tennis Elbow

Also known medically as lateral epicondylitis. A very common elbow condition which creates pain on the outside aspect of the elbow.

Golfer's Elbow

Also known medically as medial epicondylitis. A very common elbow condition which creates pain on the inside aspect of the elbow.

Jumper's Knee

Also known medically as patellar tendonitis. This occurs due to inflammation of the quadriceps tendon due to overloading.

Calcific Tendonitis

After a chronic injury, calcific deposits can be found in tendons. This limits range of motion and is mostly seen in the shoulder (supraspinatus)

Achilles Tendonitis

The Achilles can be quite inflammed and very tender to touch. This can also predispose you to an Achilles rupture or tear.

Trigger Points

Trigger points are hyperirritable spots located in a tense/tight band of muscle. They can refer pain and be quite difficult to pinpoint

Scar Tissue

After chronic injuries, scar tissue develops in muscles and tendons. This causes pain and reduced range of motion which can get worse

Your Shockwave Team

Dr. Marina Askander

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Dr. James Son

Mina Messeha

Dr. Michael Lehr

Kevin Ho

Akshay Misir

Chloe Yongco

Dr. Omar Abdulsattar

How Do I Get Started With Therapy?

Shockwave Therapy is currently being used by our in-house physiotherapists and chiropractors.

In order to start your therapy, you need to be thoroughly assessed by a physiotherapist or chiropractor to make sure that you would be a candidate for shockwave therapy. We also need to make sure that there are no contraindications to shockwave therapy.

More likely than not, your therapist would recommend shockwave therapy as part of your treatment plan that may also include rehabilitation exercises, soft tissue therapy, mobilizations or other forms of treatment.

Chris, a physiotherapist at Runway Health, is performing shockwave therapy on a patient's heel due to pain from plantar fasciitis.

Does Extended Health Insurance Cover It?

Your Shockwave Therapy will always be supervised by either a chiropractor or physiotherapist. As such, it is covered by extended health care coverage.

We provide direct billing to most insurances so you may not have to pay out of pocket. We work hard on your insurance claims so that you can focus on getting better.

To determine if you are a candidate for shockwave therapy, simply book an initial visit with one of our therapists and you will be on your road to recovery.