Plantar fasciitis is one of the most common causes of heel pain, affecting millions of people around the world. According to a study published in the Journal of Foot and Ankle Research, the prevalence of plantar fasciitis is estimated to…
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.…
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…
What is Frozen Shoulder? Frozen shoulder is a condition that develops over time and often starts with pain in the shoulder joint during basic movement; it is also diagnosed as adhesive capsulitis. Many people do not realize they have this…
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…
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…
Get back in the Game: Treating Tennis Elbow with Physiotherapy Despite the connotation to Tennis, many common physical activities can lead to what medical professionals call “lateral epicondylitis,” or tennis elbow. The condition is felt as a sharp or recurring…
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…
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…