Laser and Shockwave Therapy

East Toronto Orthopaedic is pleased to announce that we now offer these state-of-the-art specialised treatment services for the management of musculskeletal tissue pain syndromes.

Shockwave Therapy

Extra Corporal Shock Wave Therapy (ESWT) directs thousands of targeted shock wave pulses to the affected area. The shockwave is a physical shock not an electric one. ESWT causes a controlled micro-trauma at the lesion site. The body responds with increased metabolic activity around the site of pain. A mild inflammation ensues and scar tissue is broken down as well as calcification. This stimulates and accelerates the healing process.

Processes initiated by shockwave therapy include:

structural change of tissue
stimulation of bone growth
stimulation of the regenerative process of tissue
structural changes in calcium deposits followed by reabsorption of the calcium by the body

Benefits:

works without the use of xrays or drugs
stimulates the body’s natural self healing process
usually an immediate reduction of pain and improved movement
nonsurgical treatment approach
no significant side effects
accelerates healing
affordable and not time consuming
coverage is available from most insurance companies

Treatment Protocol:
A course of 3 treatments is necessary at weekly intervals. Treatment causes minimal discomfort and takes less than half an hour.

Indications:

Plantar Fasciitis
Achilles Tendonopathy
Tennis Elbow
Jumpers Knee
Stress Fractures
Calcific Rotator Cuff Tendinitis
Bursitis
Chronic Trigger Points
Non Healing Ulcers
Non Union of Fractures
Mortons Neuroma
Scar Tissue Treatment
Hallux Rigidus

Laser Therapy and Low Energy Photon Therapy

These forms of treatment use infrared and visible red light energy to stimulate tissue to encourage healing, reduce pain and restore painfree motion. They are commonly used in conjunction with rehabilitation exercise and manual therapy for optimal treatment effect.