We have one of the most comprehensive shockwave kits in Winnipeg. We have numerous add-ons for treating conditions such as foot pain, spinal conditions, associated fascial dysfunction, and Temporomandibular Joint Dysfunction (jaw pain). Most importantly, our professionals have significant clinical experience using shockwave therapy.
The general principles are threefold. Firstly, that specific shock pulses act on tissues increasing blood flow, therefore, enhancing healing time. Secondly, the tool will increase the proliferation of mast cells necessary for the healing of tissue. Finally, it reduces substance P which is a protein that reacts with the nervous system causing pain.
For the clinician, stimulating healing and managing (reducing) the symptoms are important first steps in treating most conditions. Practitioners will often use shockwave as an adjunctive option for many other reasons where the general principles noted above could benefit the patient.
Healthview was an early adopter of shockwave therapy in the Winnipeg area. Since purchasing our first machine in 2014, it has become the preferred modality of all the therapists and doctors on the Healthview team.