Shockwave Therapy

Shockwave Therapy’s main benefits are fast pain relief and healing of acute, chronic or stubborn soft tissue injuries. It is an ideal therapy to speed up recovery and improve conditions related to tendons, ligaments and muscles.

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Why Ascent?

The Ascent Approach

Our /Approach starts with getting you out of pain quickly, we then help you gain mobility and control so you can move better, after that we focus on building injury resilience so you can stay active for the long term.

We utilize shockwave therapy in our treatment toolbox to help treat chronic and sub-acute conditions.

What Is Shockwave Therapy?

Shockwave therapy, or extracorporeal shock wave therapy (ESWT), is an acoustic wave which carries high energy to painful spots and myoskeletal tissues with subacute and chronic conditions. During a shockwave treatment the energy promotes regeneration and reparative processes of the bones, tendons and other soft tissues.

What Can Shockwave Treatments Help With?

These are some of the conditions commonly treated by shockwave therapy:

Plantar Fasciitis and heel spurs
Achilles Tendonitis/tendonopathy
Retrocalcaneal Bursitis
Lateral Epicondylosis (Tennis Elbow)
Medial Epicondylosis (Golfer’s Elbow)
Calcific Tendonitis (supraspinatus tendon, etc.)
Patellar Tendinosis (Jumper’s Knee)
Morton’s Neuroma
Chronic Stress/Non-union Fractures
Shin Splints
IT Band Syndrome

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Practitioners

Dr. Scott Fisher

Chiropractor

Scott’s passion is creating and finishing a plan with a patient that inspires them to take on new challenges and learn how strong, resilient and capable their bodies can be. Outside of the clinic he l …
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Dr. Ryan Boyd

Chiropractor

Ryan is an avid soccer player and passionate golfer. As a competitive athlete, Ryan understands the power of quality chiropractic care, proper fitness training, and rehabilitation methods to be able t …
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Chad Piper

Physiotherapist

Chad believes that active participation from both therapist and patient is essential to rehabilitation and injury prevention and is looking forward to helping people on their journey back to the mount …
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Chelsea Darrach

Physiotherapist

Chelsea always played competitive sports, and since moving to Alberta has become passionate about ski-mountaineering, rock climbing, and mountain biking. She draws on her knowledge of these activitie …
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Natasha Lohues

Physio & Pelvic Health

Natasha is a big believer in the power of movement and loves to help people achieve their goals, no matter how big or small! …
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Anthony (Tony) Sousa

Physiotherapist

Tony has been a sports enthusiast since his early years, enjoying soccer, mixed martial arts, and gymnastics. His active participation in sports led him to be well-prepared to assist individuals with …
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Dr. Nicole Laird

Chiropractor

Dr. Nicole Laird believes that if you want to move well, the answer is simple – you need to move. She has always had a passion for exercise and sport. Her personal interests include climbing, hiking, …
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Our Team

Why Ascent?

“A great friendly team of chiro and massage practitioners. I’ve always received a thorough evaluation and treatment and instructions on how to resolve and mitigate my issues/injuries moving forward. I highly recommend this group of people. When you find the right fit you know it and share.”

Justin

“Excellent experience, staff was very organized and efficient. I felt very comfortable with all Covid protocol measures in place. I see Dr. Roger Menta, he’s fantastic! I would highly recommend him. He’s very well versed and really knows what he’s doing.”

Lisa

“Dr. Fisher has been my trusted chiropractor for years. He is diligent, observant and knows exactly how to treat my injuries. His emphasis is on getting you back to your activity and he advices on how best to strengthen or stretch to prevent reoccurrence of the injury. The Ascent facilities are impeccably maintained, extremely clean and comfortable, The staff is very professional and friendly. Highly recommended.”

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FAQ

This is my first appointment, where do I start?

The first step is to book an appointment with one of our Calgary physiotherapists or chiropractors. They will assess your injury and discuss the treatment options, which can include shockwave as a stand alone treatment or as part of a broader treatment plan.

Does Shockwave Therapy hurt?

Well, it’s not comfortable. It is common to experience some discomfort during the treatment which typically lasts a few minutes per area of treatment. The therapist has control of the intensity of the shockwave and can tailor to your comfort levels.

Will I be sore afterwards?

You can expect to have soreness in the treatment area for 1-3 days afterwards – this is a good thing! It is the body doing its healing and it’s important to allow this to occur. You do not need to restrict activity based on this soreness.

How many Shockwave treatments are required?

Treatments follow the body’s inflammatory and healing stages. Shockwave is designed to create local inflammation in the tissue which boosts the body’s subsequent healing response. This local inflammation typically lasts 1-3 days. Then in days 4-7 the body is actively healing the area and will respond especially well to the targeted exercises provided to support this healing. We typically recommend shockwave treatments to be done every 6-8 days to capitalize on this healing process. Most patients experience significant improvements in as little as 3-5 sessions.

Can I exercise afterwards?

The simple answer is yes. Unless your therapist identifies reasons to hold back from a particular activity, shockwave treatment should improve your tolerance for exercise and activity and improve your mobility even after the first visit.