Shockwave therapy for stubborn tendons and slow-healing tissue. Radial shockwave is an evidence-based adjunct for chronic tendinopathy and calcific injuries. We use it alongside your rehab plan when it's the right fit for your case.
Shockwave therapy (radial extracorporeal shockwave, rESWT) delivers mechanical acoustic pulses into soft tissue to stimulate the body's own healing response. For a specific set of chronic injuries, the evidence is strong and the results can be significant.
We use the BTL Easy Wave, a clinical-grade radial shockwave device used across sports medicine and physio practices. Settings are adjusted to your case.
At PRT, shockwave is always paired with active rehab. The pulses kickstart tissue remodeling. Your exercise program builds the capacity that actually gets you back to running, lifting, or training.
Focused acoustic pressure delivered directly to the problem tissue.
Stimulates local blood flow and triggers healing cascades.
Typically 3 to 6 weekly sessions for a complete protocol.
The mechanical stimulus is half the equation. Loading is the other half.
Shockwave has strong evidence for specific conditions, and much weaker evidence for others. We offer it for the things where it actually works.
Chronic heel pain that hasn't responded to rehab alone.
Mid-portion and insertional Achilles tendinopathy.
Jumper's knee that has lasted 3+ months.
Calcific tendinopathy of the rotator cuff.
Tennis elbow that hasn't resolved with rehab.
Golfer's elbow, similar chronic-phase use.
Chronic proximal hamstring tendinopathy.
Chronic lateral hip pain driven by gluteal tendinopathy.
When other conservative care has plateaued.
Shockwave is usually done as a short block of treatment within a broader rehab plan. First, you'll be assessed to confirm it's the right tool.
If you haven't been assessed yet, you'll book an initial with a chiropractor or physiotherapist. We confirm shockwave is the right fit before starting.
The area is identified, gel applied, and the handpiece delivers focused pulses to the tissue. 15 to 20 minutes, usually uncomfortable but tolerable.
Typically 3 to 6 sessions, one per week. Between sessions, you continue your exercise program.
At the end of the block, we reassess. Most improvement shows up in the weeks after the course ends, not during it.
Shockwave works when it's the right tool for the right problem and when it's paired with appropriate loading. If your issue is better served by another approach, we'll tell you.
We offer shockwave because it works for specific cases. The evidence is clear for what it treats, and we stay inside that.
Shockwave therapy at PRT is offered by chiropractors and physiotherapists trained in the technique. An assessment confirms it's the right fit before any treatment starts.
Meet the team →Shockwave therapy is available at both PRT locations. Practitioners and availability may vary; check the online booking calendar.
1400 O'Connor Drive, Suite 14
(416) 288-0875
2100 Ellesmere Road, Suite 120
(416) 439-1001