Your Chronic Pain shockwave therapy treatment package:
1 x 15 minute initial assessment BOOK NOW
4 or 5 x 15 minute treatments (1 per week)
1 x 15 minute follow-up (4 weeks after your final treatment)
Pricing is discussed during the initial assessment. Financing is available.
Additional treatments may be suggested depending on the severity of your condition.
Most of your frequently asked questions can be found here.
Setup your CONSULTATION by clicking BOOK NOW
or send us an email at info@focuswaveclinic.com
or simply call us at 613-422-9283.
Shockwave Therapy can treat:
Bursitis
Calcific Tendonitis (calcareous shoulder)
Epicondylitis (Tennis or Golfer's elbow)
Epicondylopathy radialis / Ulnaris
Forearm Muscle pain
Tendinitis
Thumb basal joint Arthritis
Shockwave Therapy can treat:
Achillodynia (Chronic pain syndrome of Achilles tendon)
Insertion Tendonopathy
Hip Pain
Morton' s Neuroma
Plantar Foot Muscles
Plantar Fasciitis (heel spur)
Patellofemoral Syndrome / Achillodynia
Patellar Tendonitis (Jumper's Knee)
Stress Fractures
Tibial Stress Syndrome (Shin splint)
Tibialis anterior Syndrome
Shockwave Therapy can treat:
Bursitis
Cervical Syndrome (chronic nape pain)
Dorsalgia (chronic back pain)
Impingement Syndrome
Lumbago (lower back pain)
Periarticular Shoulder Pain
Shockwave Therapy can treat:
Chronic Inflammation
Myofascial Pain Syndrome
Osteoarthritis
Tendon calcifications
What exactly is Shockwave Therapy?
Shockwave Therapy is a modern, non-invasive therapeutic procedure which was first used to perform lithotripsy - the disintegration of kidney stones, via acoustic waves, without the need for surgery.
Today, electromagnetic shockwaves are applied to painful parts of the body to accelerate the healing process, stimulate cell growth and neovascularization (generation of new blood vessels), promote decalcification, eliminate blockages, and help repair damaged tissue.
You will see many terms used for shockwave therapy, including ESWT (Extracorporeal Shockwave Therapy), Acoustic Wave Therapy, Radial Shockwave Therapy, Focused/Linear Shockwave Therapy (F-SW).
But not all shockwave treatments are created equal!
What is the difference between FocusWave Shockwave Therapy and the treatments offered at other clinics?
Most Ottawa health clinics are offering low cost, acoustic wave/radial shockwave therapies which only reach the tissues of your issues – and thus can result in a painful, ineffective treatment.
For treatment of certain conditions, only a FOCUSED shockwave device is approved for use by the regulatory body.
FocusWave Clinic uses the Industry Standard Focused Shockwave device that reaches the cellular level of your condition. No numbing creams, no pain, non invasive, and very limited side effects, if any.
Click here to download The Art of the Shockwave, written by the Industry Leader in Shockwave Therapy, and note the difference between the treatment device offered by FocusWave Clinic and other local centres.
Don’t fall for the bait and switch – Come to FocusWave Clinic and get the revolutionary treatment that is proving successful all over the world.
What are the benefits of Shockwave Therapy?
With 80-90% success rate, Shockwave Therapy is quickly becoming the Chronic Pain Therapy of choice for anyone seeking relief. The benefits include:
No Pain
No Invasive Surgery
No Anaesthetic
No Risk of Infection
No Scars
No Pills or Drugs
No Downtime
80-90% Efficacy
Is there proof that Focused Shockwave Therapy works?
There are no sure things in this world - and we highly recommend running full speed the other way should someone guarantee you results. We will not make any claims that you will be running or jumping like you were when you were 20 years old.
That being said - there are reams of studies that show amazing results for orthopaedic injuries from Shockwave Therapy, including more than 30 peer review studies - see them by clicking here
Take note that the vast majority of the successful studies use FOCUSED shockwaves (what we use here at FocusWave Clinic) - and NOT radial.
Who should NOT have Shockwave Therapy?
The following are contra-indications to Focused Shockwave Therapy:
Coagulation disorders (haemophilia)
Use of anticoagulants (especially Marcumar)
Thrombosis
Pregnancy
Cortisone Therapy (up to 6 weeks before 1st treatment)
Can you describe the Consultation?
The Free consultation will last approximately 30 minutes.
Our staff will evaluate your medical and surgical history thoroughly.
It's very important to be clear and honest with our staff during the consultation. Not everyone is a promising candidate for Shockwave Therapy - we are a private clinic and this is an elective procedure. If it has been determined that you are a candidate for FocusWave Therapy, we can schedule you in immediately for your first treatment.
How long are the treatments and how many treatments will I need?
For Chronic Pain, there will be 4 or 5 treatments (depending on the treatment).
1 per week for 4 or 5 consecutive weeks.
Treatments are 20 minutes in and out the door.
One follow up telemedicine aftercare call will be made to determine your progress.
Additional treatments may be suggested, depending on the severity of your injury.
Is the treatment covered by private insurance or OHIP?
FocusWave Clinic is a private practice. Although we do not accept third party insurance, we can provide you with necessary documentation in such cases when your insurance may cover treatment.
What is the cost of the complete series of treatments?
Call us at 613-422-9283 or book your consultation by clicking here.
You can also email us at info@focuswaveclinic.com
What are my payment options?
FocusWave Clinic accepts credit cards, cash, or cheque.
After your free consultation with us, if it has been determined that you qualify for focused shockwave therapy, you may submit full payment or a deposit which will cover your first two treatment.
The balance will be required at the start of the 3rd treatment.
We can also arrange financing based on your credit and other factors.
Will it hurt?
NO! Depending on your sensitivity, there might be minor redness that lasts under 24 hours, but you should be able to resume activities immediately.
How long is each treatment?
~15 minutes
Do I need to bring anything?
Nothing at all but we do ask that you come to the clinic prepared, and as hygenically as possible so as to be able to start your appointment on time. Due to the current COVID-19 Pandemic, we ask that you bring your own mask.
Can I engage in physical activity after the treatment?
YES! You should be able to return to your activities immediately.
How long after treatment should I see improvement?
Some patients see immediate improvement, but often times it will take a few sessions to see any measurable results. Don't be discouraged if you don't achieve immediate gratification.
It takes time for the body to produce the changes needed to improve your condition
What if I don't see any positive results?
The vast majority of patients see a marked improvement in their condition following the complete series of treatments. That being said, there are no guarantees that this will work for your condition.
Is the treatment covered by private insurance or OHIP?
FocusWave Clinic is a private clinic but coverage may be available through your 3rd party insurance.
What are my payment options?
FocusWave Clinic accepts credit cards, cash, or cheque.
After your free consultation with us, if it has been determined that you qualify for focused shockwave therapy, you may submit full payment or a deposit which will cover your first two treatments.
The balance will be required at the start of the 3rd treatment.
We can also arrange financing based on your credit and other factors.
What is the cost of the complete series of treatments?
Please discuss with our clinician the specifics as each patient will have different needs.
Some see excellent results with the 4 treatment standard - others might need additional treatments.
Call us at 613-422-9283 or request to book your consultation by clicking here.
A phone call between you and our staff is required to confirm your consultation.
You can also email us at info@focuswaveclinic.com
Extracorporeal shock wave therapy versus other therapeutic methods for chronic plantar fasciitis
Elastosonographic Evaluation After Extracorporeal Shockwave Treatment in Plantar Fasciopathy
Physical treatment options with impact on bone healing (Article only in German)
Extracorporeal Shock Wave Therapy for Patients Suffering from Recalcitrant Osgood-Schlatter Disease
Effectiveness and Safety of Shockwave Therapy in Tendinopathies
The Role of Extracorporeal Shockwave Treatment in Musculoskeletal Disorders
Extracorporeal Shock Wave Therapy Accelerates Regeneration After Acute Skeletal Muscle Injury.
Radial Soundwave for Sesamoidopathy in Athletes: A Pilot Study.
Radial extracorporeal shockwave therapy for the treatment of finger tenosynovitis (trigger digit).
Extracorporeal Shock Wave Therapy Accelerates Regeneration After Acute Skeletal Muscle Injury
Repetitive shock wave therapy improves muscular microcirculation.
Two emerging technologies for Achilles tendinopathy and plantar fasciopathy.
Extracorporeal shockwave therapy for avascular necrosis of femoral head.
Vibration and pressure wave therapy for calf strains: a proposed treatment.
Shockwave treatment for medial tibial stress syndrome in athletes; a prospective controlled study
Raman study of the shockwave effect on collagens.
Calcific tendinitis of the shoulder (Article in German)
Extracorporeal shock wave therapy in pillar pain after carpal tunnel release: a preliminary study
Extracorporeal shockwaves versus surgery in the treatment of pseudoarthrosis of the carpal scaphoid
Shock waves in the treatment of stress fractures
Extracorporeal shock-wave therapy compared with surgery for hypertrophic long-bone nonunions
A neural model for chronic pain and pain relief by extracorporeal shock wave treatment
Extracorporeal shock wave therapy in the treatment of chronic tendinopathies
Extracorporeal shock wave therapy without local anesthesia for chronic lateral epicondylitis
Shock wave therapy for chronic Achilles tendon pain: a randomized placebo-controlled trial
Effects of shock waves on the microcirculation in critical limb ischemia (CLI) (8-week study)
Shockwave Therapy is not for everyone. Schedule a CONSULTATION to see if this treatment will be effective for your chronic pain condition
Ottawa's Shockwave Therapy Clinic
2249 Carling Ave, Suite 201, Ottawa, Ontario K2B 7E9
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