Shockwave therapy and ultrasound therapy are two major modalities for pain-management in physiotherapy clinics to treat various musculoskeletal conditions such as chronic pain, tendonitis, and plantar fasciitis. Both treatments use energy waves to stimulate the healing process and reduce pain. However, there are distinctive differences between the two in terms of the type of energy […]
Shockwave Therapy For Tennis Elbow
What is tennis elbow? Tennis elbow, also known as lateral epicondylitis, is a condition in which the outer part of the elbow becomes painful and sensitive. It is usually caused by overuse of the muscles and tendons in the forearm that attach to the lateral epicondyle, a bony bump on the external region of the […]
Shockwave Therapy, Maybe The Best Option for Your Rotator Cuff
ShockWave Therapy in the Treatment of Rotator Cuff A rotator cuff is a group of tendons and muscles that surround the shoulder joint. The muscle and tendons are tasked with keeping the upper bone of your arm within the shoulder socket. All these muscles are connected and originate from the scapula. When you have a […]
Shockwave Therapy for Frozen Shoulder
Frozen shoulder, also referred to as adhesive capsulitis, is a painful condition which causes stiffness and a limited range of motion in the shoulder. Shoulder pain from this condition can be caused by an injury due to overuse of the shoulder muscles. Frozen shoulder can also be a result of medical conditions such as diabetes […]
Shockwave Therapy for Plantar Fasciitis
Plantar fasciitis is a common condition characterized by painful heels that can take the pep out of your step. This painful condition can keep you from fully enjoying your life. Fortunately, there are ways to help including extracorporeal shockwave therapy (ESWT) at Pro Fusion Rehab Physiotherapy clinics in both Pickering and Milton, Ontario. What is […]
Shocking Technology
It’s a lovely Thursday at Pro Fusion Rehab, with a familiar zapping noise crackling from the back of the clinic as a patient undergoes Extracorporeal Shockwave Therapy or ESWT for a shoulder condition. The technology is actually pretty astounding; other clinical practices use shockwave therapy to break down the calcium in kidney stones so patients […]