Tendonitis can result when a tendon — the soft tissue connecting muscles and bones — becomes inflamed or irritated. Typically occurring in the shoulder, elbow, knee or Achilles’ tendon, it can result in long-term pain and swelling as well as stiffness in these joints. Tendonitis is often caused by overuse, repeated strain, or acute damage to the tendon, making simple actions difficult.
What Is Shockwave Therapy?
Shockwave therapy is a noninvasive treatment that uses high-energy sound waves (acoustic/pressure waves) to accelerate healing in musculoskeletal tissues. These waves boost blood flow, break up scar tissue and stimulate the production of cells that regenerate damaged tendons better than rest alone.
How Shockwave Therapy Helps Tendonitis
At Bramalea Physiotherapy and Wellness Centre, we typically recommend shockwave therapy to people who have long-standing tendon pain. Here’s how it can help:
Pain Reduction: Shockwaves relax the nerve endings, causing immediate pain relief.
Enhances Healing: Induces the production of collagen to repair tendon fibres.
Enhanced Mobility: Reduces inflammation, tissue damage, and scar tissue, giving you more freedom of motion.
Non-Invasive: A painless option for those who want to avoid needles or surgery.
Shockwave Used for the Following Indications
Tennis elbow (lateral epicondylitis)
Golfer’s elbow (medial epicondylitis)
Rotator cuff tendonitis
Achilles tendonitis
Patellar tendonitis (jumper’s knee)
Plantar fasciitis (pain in the heel, often associated with tendon strain)
What to Expect During Treatment
It takes 15–20 minutes for each session. A gel is applied to the treatment area to conduct the shockwaves, and a hand-held device better administers the therapy. A small portion of patients may experience some discomfort with the procedure, although it is relatively painless and there is no required downtime. Usually, 3 to 6 sessions one week apart work well.
Why Select Bramalea Physiotherapy and Wellness Centre?
At our practice, we integrate cutting-edge technology with personalized care. We have highly experienced physiotherapists who design each treatment programme, avoiding risks in healing by adapting exercises to the level of your condition. Whether you’re an athlete, an office worker, or dealing with overuse strain issues, we focus on helping you get mobile again and live pain-free.
Final Thoughts
Tendonitis can be extremely frustrating and inconvenient, but you don’t have to let it cause enduring pain. Shockwave therapy is a non-invasive, evidence-based solution to jump-start the body’s natural healing process, bringing immense relief and rapid restoration of healthy tissue.
Ready to start receiving the benefits of shockwave therapy for tendonitis?
Schedule an appointment at Bramalea Physiotherapy and Wellness Centre today and start on the road to recovery.