In our previous article explaining the causes and symptoms of Achilles tendinopathy (click here if you haven't seen it yet!), we did not address treatment options for individuals suffering from particularly stubborn or severe cases of Achilles tendinopathy. If traditional treatment options or previous physiotherapy sessions have not helped to treat your injury, we believe we can help you here at Granville Physio.
We are excited to be able to offer our patients Shockwave Therapy, a newer treatment option that has shown incredible results in the treatment of Achilles tendinopathy, amongst other conditions. Intrigued? Read on below to learn how Shockwave therapy works, and what makes it so effective in treating Achilles tendinopathy. If you would like to book an appointment for Shockwave therapy, click here for access to our online booking system!
Shockwave Therapy - How Will This Help My Achilles Tendinopathy?
Shockwave therapy is a non-invasive treatment option, that involves transferring high-energy pulses into damaged/tight tissue. Acting much like a "biological jackhammer", it is extremely effective in breaking up calcifications, scar tissue, and drawing the body's natural healing mechanisms to the site of an injury.
Ultimately, this treatment strategy's primary objective is to accelerate the healing process in the Achilles tendon by stimulating the metabolism and enhancing blood circulation to repair damaged tissue. Additionally, it's highly successful at releasing muscles and lengthening facia. For a more detailed explanation of how Shockwave therapy works, please visit our website at www.shockwavetherapyvancouver.ca
Ultimately, this treatment strategy's primary objective is to accelerate the healing process in the Achilles tendon by stimulating the metabolism and enhancing blood circulation to repair damaged tissue. Additionally, it's highly successful at releasing muscles and lengthening facia. For a more detailed explanation of how Shockwave therapy works, please visit our website at www.shockwavetherapyvancouver.ca
As we described in our previous article on Achilles tendinopathy, the symptoms of this particular injury (swelling, stiffness, pain, and weakness) are caused when the Achilles tendon obtains microtrauma at a greater rate than the body is able to heal itself. Over time, this means that these micro-injuries accumulate and cause dysfunction.
Therefore, the ability of Shockwave therapy to increase the body's natural healing mechanisms and releasing the muscles and lengthening fascia are a direct answer to the underlying root cause of Achilles tendinopathy. By increasing the rate at which your body can target and heal the microscopic injuries obtained in your Achilles tendon, the tendon over time is able to repair itself, and the problematic symptoms associated with the injury are alleviated. Studies and scientific research have shown great success with this treatment option, but don't take their word for it! If you are experiencing Achilles tendinopathy pain and would like to see fast, effective results, book in with us at Granville Physio today.
Therefore, the ability of Shockwave therapy to increase the body's natural healing mechanisms and releasing the muscles and lengthening fascia are a direct answer to the underlying root cause of Achilles tendinopathy. By increasing the rate at which your body can target and heal the microscopic injuries obtained in your Achilles tendon, the tendon over time is able to repair itself, and the problematic symptoms associated with the injury are alleviated. Studies and scientific research have shown great success with this treatment option, but don't take their word for it! If you are experiencing Achilles tendinopathy pain and would like to see fast, effective results, book in with us at Granville Physio today.
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