Shockwave Therapy in Dieppe | Sportmed Max Physiotherapy

When Pain Keeps Coming Back, You Need More Than Rest

You've tried stretching. You've rested it. You've iced it, compressed it, maybe even had other treatments. But the heel pain that flares every morning, the shoulder that never fully recovered, the knee that limits every run: it's still there. Chronic tendon injuries and soft tissue conditions are frustrating precisely because they don't resolve the way acute injuries do.

The reason is biological. Tendons and certain soft tissue structures have limited blood supply, which means the inflammatory response that triggers healing is slow to arrive and easy to stall. Without the right stimulus, the body's repair process simply plateaus. That's where shockwave therapy changes the equation.

Radial shockwave therapy delivers focused acoustic energy into the affected tissue, jumpstarting the biological process that drives real healing. It's not masking the pain; it's addressing the underlying reason it hasn't gone away.

What Is Shockwave Therapy?

Shockwave therapy is a non-invasive treatment that uses high-energy acoustic waves to stimulate healing in injured or degenerated soft tissue. At Sportmed Max, we use the STORZ MASTERPULS R-SW, a clinical-grade radial shockwave device that delivers precise, controlled energy to the treatment area.

Radial shockwave works by increasing blood flow, breaking down calcifications, and stimulating collagen production in tendons and surrounding tissue. The result is a renewed healing response in tissue that had stopped recovering on its own. Most patients complete three to five sessions, spaced one week apart.

Shockwave Therapy at Sportmed Max

The STORZ MASTERPULS R-SW, is one of the leading radial shockwave devices used in clinical physiotherapy settings across Canada. Our physiotherapy team applies shockwave as part of a broader treatment plan: your physiotherapist will assess the root cause of your injury, integrate shockwave where it's clinically indicated, and build a recovery program around it.

Common conditions we treat with shockwave therapy include:

Plantar fasciitis and chronic heel pain
Achilles tendinopathy
Rotator cuff tendinopathy and calcific tendinitis
Patellar tendinopathy (jumper's knee)
Lateral epicondylitis (tennis elbow)

What to Expect at Your Shockwave Treatment

Step 1: Assessment

Your physiotherapist will evaluate your injury, confirm that shockwave therapy is appropriate for your condition, and discuss what to expect from the treatment course.

Step 2: Treatment

Each shockwave session takes 15 to 20 minutes. The device is applied directly to the treatment area with a coupling gel. You may feel a deep pulsing sensation during the session; this is normal and typically well tolerated.

Step 3: Recovery and Progression

Most patients notice improvement after two to three sessions. Your physiotherapist will monitor your response and adjust the treatment plan as needed, including any complementary exercises or manual therapy.

What Shockwave Therapy Can Do for You

Patients who complete a course of shockwave therapy at Sportmed Max typically experience:

Reduced chronic pain: targeted stimulation of the healing response in tissue that hadn't been responding to conventional treatment
Return to activity: getting back to running, sport, and daily movement without the limitations that chronic tendon pain creates
Fewer sessions than you'd expect: most patients complete three to five treatments, making it a time-efficient option for people who've already spent months dealing with a nagging injury

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Frequently Asked Questions About Shockwave Therapy

Does shockwave therapy hurt?

Most patients describe the sensation as a deep pulsing or mild discomfort during treatment. The intensity is adjustable, and your physiotherapist will work within your tolerance. Any soreness after a session typically settles within 24 to 48 hours.

How many sessions will I need?

Most conditions respond well to three to five sessions, spaced approximately one week apart. Your physiotherapist will give you a more specific estimate after your initial assessment based on your injury and how your tissue responds.

Is shockwave therapy safe? Are there side effects?

Radial shockwave therapy has a strong clinical safety record. Temporary redness, minor bruising, or mild swelling at the treatment site are possible but uncommon. Your physiotherapist will review any contraindications at your assessment.

Who is shockwave therapy not suitable for?

Shockwave is not appropriate for everyone. Contraindications include active infections at the treatment site, certain blood clotting conditions, pregnancy, and treatment over growth plates in children. Your physiotherapist will screen for these at your initial visit.

Do I need a referral to access shockwave therapy at Sportmed Max?

No. In New Brunswick, you can access physiotherapy directly without a doctor's referral. Simply book an assessment and mention that you are interested in shockwave therapy.

Ready to Treat the Source of Your Pain, Not Just the Symptoms?

If a chronic tendon injury or soft tissue condition has been holding you back, shockwave therapy at Sportmed Max may be exactly what your recovery has been missing. Our team in Dieppe is ready to assess whether shockwave is the right fit for your injury and build a plan around it. Serving Dieppe, Moncton, Riverview, Shediac, and the Greater Moncton area.

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Shockwave Therapy in Dieppe: Faster Relief for Stubborn Pain and Tendon Injuries

When rest, stretching, and other treatments haven't resolved your pain, radial shockwave therapy offers a non-invasive path forward for chronic tendon injuries and soft tissue conditions.