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Does Shockwave Therapy Help Plantar Fasciitis?

 Every day, countless people throughout the Vancouver area needlessly suffer from the debilitating pain of Plantar Fasciitis. There are a number of treatments that may help reduce pain, improve function, and restore the quality of life. One such treatment provided here at Burrard Physiotherapy is

Shockwave Therapy.

What is Plantar Fasciitis?

Plantar Fasciitis

is pain and inflammation of the plantar fascia, which runs lengthwise along the bottom of the foot. Injury, ill-fitting or old shoes, prolonged running or standing, can all cause this type of heel and foot pain.  Biological conditions, such as flat feet, can also cause plantar fasciitis. Generally, the pain is worse in the mornings and after a long day. This pain can disrupt day to day life; thankfully, there are treatments that can help.Treatment Options for Plantar FasciitisThere are a number of treatment options that have been proven to help reduce the pain of plantar fasciitis. Often, more than one treatment type will be needed to achieve the best results. Depending on each individual and the cause of their problem, treatment may include:

Activity      Modification

Stretches      and Strengthening Exercises

Ultrasound      or Electrical Stimulation

Taping

Night      Splints

Shockwave      Therapy

How Shockwave Therapy Helps Relieve Plantar FasciitisIdeally, lifestyle changes and strengthening exercises will be able to relieve the symptoms of Plantar Fasciitis. However, when other treatment options provide little or no results, Shockwave Therapy may be able to help by stimulating the body’s natural healing abilities using targeted acoustic waves.These waves can reduce pain, reverse inflammation, stimulate regeneration, and break up calcification. People have noticed an improvement in their pain in as little as two treatments.Promising ResultsWhile no treatment can guarantee 100% effectiveness because everyone reacts to treatments differently, there is a high rate of success using Shockwave treatments.About 80% of people who undergo this therapy see long lasting pain relief with very few side effects and risks. The success rate for the more invasive and risky surgery is about the same, so it’s no wonder that more people are opting for this relatively new therapy.Burrard PhysiotherapyYou should not have to live with chronic foot pain, we can help. To learn more about how Shockwave Therapy can reduce plantar fasciitis pain,

please contact

the team at Burrard Physiotherapy today. Call our offices at (604) 684-1640 to set up an appointment to discuss treatment options.

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The 6 Benefits Of Shockwave Therapy At Burrard Physiotherapy

 When an injury leaves you in chronic pain, it can drastically reduce the quality of life. Sufferers reach for over the counter pain relief or even deal with the fog of stronger pain medications.The Shockwave Therapy offered here at Burrard Physiotherapy uses high energy acoustic waves to promote the body’s natural reparative processes, effectively reducing pain, improving function and providing these six major benefits.1. Stimulates New Blood Vessel FormationDuring treatment, the acoustic waves cause capillary micro ruptures at the site. These micro ruptures stimulate the body’s regeneration ability to remodel the arterioles and cause them to grow. New blood vessels are also formed and increase blood flow to the site, which promotes quicker healing.2. Reversal of InflammationInflammation is one of the leading causes of chronic pain and can cause damage to healthy tissues. Shockwave treatments stimulate the inflammation causing mast cells and other pro-inflammatory compounds. While this does cause an increase in inflammation at the site of treatment, it also helps to jumpstart your body’s natural healing abilities.3. Increases Collagen ProductionCollagen is one of the building blocks of our body’s and we simply cannot heal without enough of it. Shockwave Therapy stimulates the production of collagen and the waves cause the fibers to form longitudinal structures within the ligament or tendon. These structures help strengthen weakened areas.4. Breaks up CalcificationCalcified fibroblasts, often caused by trauma to the tendon, can hinder function and cause chronic pain. Shockwaves help decalcify the area, breaking up the paste like calcification into small enough particles for the body to absorb, which aids in improving the function and reducing the pain.5. Dispersion of Substance PSubstance P is a neurotransmitter that relays pain messages through the central nervous system. Those with chronic or severe pain have a higher concentration of Substance P. The acoustic waves reduce this substance in the body, which stops the pain and reduces inflammation.6. Releases Trigger PointsTrigger points are palpable nodules in muscle fibers, commonly consisting of calcium pulp, that block waste and cause additional pain and inflammation. Shockwave Therapy breaks these nodules down, restoring proper flow and reducing the pain.Shockwave Therapy provides chronic pain sufferers non-surgical, non-narcotic, pain relief. To learn more about the benefits of this therapy, or to schedule a consultation in the Vancouver area, please call Burrard Physiotherapy today at (604) 684-1640. http://burrardphysiotherapy.com/the-6-benefits-of-shockwave-therapy-at-burrard-physiotherapy/

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Physiotherapists Vancouver Burrard Physiotherapy

Burrard Physiotherapy located in Gastown Vancouver is an excellent choice if you are looking for physiotherapists or sports physio. To learn more call 6046841640, visit us at Suite 702-1190 Hornby St, Vancouver, BC, V6Z2K5 or check the url above.