{"id":16233,"date":"2026-06-10T15:13:25","date_gmt":"2026-06-10T19:13:25","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/physioextra.ca\/expertise\/therapie-ondes-de-choc\/"},"modified":"2026-06-17T11:15:17","modified_gmt":"2026-06-17T15:15:17","slug":"shockwave-therapy","status":"publish","type":"expertise","link":"https:\/\/physioextra.ca\/en\/expertise\/shockwave-therapy\/","title":{"rendered":"Radial Shockwave Therapy for Pain Relief (SWT)"},"content":{"rendered":"<h2>Radial shockwave therapy in physiotherapy<\/h2>\n<p>Radial shockwave therapy (SWT) in physiotherapy is a non-invasive solution used to treat persistent pain and stimulate tissue healing. Through targeted mechanical impulses, it promotes cellular repair and helps restore mobility and comfort. This approach is particularly effective when recovery is slow or incomplete.<\/p>\n<h2>Why consult for shockwave therapy?<\/h2>\n<p>Shockwave therapy, also known as <strong><em>shockwave physiotherapy<\/em><\/strong>, is a modern, non-invasive approach used to effectively treat various painful conditions.<\/p>\n<p>It involves applying targeted mechanical impulses to a painful area to stimulate the body\u2019s natural healing mechanisms.<\/p>\n<p>It is especially recommended when pain becomes persistent or recovery slows down.<\/p>\n<h2>When is shockwave therapy used?<\/h2>\n<p>It can be used to treat several conditions:<\/p>\n<div class=\"accordeons\">\n<ul>\n<li>chronic tendonitis (shoulder, elbow, Achilles tendon)<\/li>\n<li>plantar fasciitis<\/li>\n<li>epicondylalgia (tennis elbow)<\/li>\n<li>calcific tendonitis<\/li>\n<li>persistent muscle pain<\/li>\n<li>injuries that are slow to heal<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>It is particularly helpful when conventional treatments provide limited results.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<h2>How does it work?<\/h2>\n<p>Radial shockwaves act directly on tissues by:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>stimulating blood circulation<\/li>\n<li>activating cellular repair<\/li>\n<li>reducing pain<\/li>\n<li>restarting the healing process in chronic tissues<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>This approach is especially relevant in cases of persistent pain in <a href=\"https:\/\/physioextra.ca\/en\/service\/physiotherapy\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">physiotherapy<\/a> where tissues are no longer healing effectively.<\/p>\n<h2>What are the benefits?<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li>Significant pain reduction<\/li>\n<li>Improved mobility and function<\/li>\n<li>Accelerated tissue healing<\/li>\n<li>Reduced need for injections or medication<\/li>\n<li>Non-invasive alternative to certain procedures<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>What happens during a session?<\/h2>\n<p>A typical treatment includes:<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>Physiotherapy assessment<\/li>\n<li>Precise identification of the area to treat<\/li>\n<li>Application of a conductive gel<\/li>\n<li>Delivery of shockwaves<\/li>\n<li>Adjustment of intensity based on your tolerance<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>The treatment usually lasts between <strong>5 and 10 minutes<\/strong> and is integrated into a comprehensive treatment plan.<\/p>\n<h2>When should you consult?<\/h2>\n<p>When pain becomes persistent, tissues are no longer healing effectively, or conventional treatments do not provide the expected results.<\/p>\n<h2>Frequently asked questions (FAQ)<\/h2>\n","protected":false},"featured_media":15236,"template":"","class_list":["post-16233","expertise","type-expertise","status-publish","has-post-thumbnail","hentry"],"acf":[],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO Premium plugin v27.8 (Yoast SEO v27.8) - https:\/\/yoast.com\/product\/yoast-seo-premium-wordpress\/ -->\n<title>Radial Shockwave Therapy for Pain Relief (SWT) | PhysioExtra<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"Discover radial shockwave 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