Shockwave Therapy Clinics in Canada
Extracorporeal shockwave therapy (ESWT) is a non-invasive treatment that delivers high-energy acoustic pulses to injured tissue to stimulate healing. It is highly effective for chronic tendon injuries, plantar fasciitis, calcific tendinitis, and other overuse conditions that have not responded to conventional physiotherapy. Shockwave therapy is offered at many Canadian sports and physiotherapy clinics.
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Calgary
Alberta · 83 clinics
Toronto
Ontario · 72 clinics
Edmonton
Alberta · 66 clinics
Mississauga
Ontario · 62 clinics
Surrey
British Columbia · 45 clinics
Brampton
Ontario · 45 clinics
Hamilton
Ontario · 34 clinics
Vancouver
British Columbia · 34 clinics
Oakville
Ontario · 33 clinics
Kelowna
British Columbia · 26 clinics
Richmond Hill
Ontario · 26 clinics
Victoria
British Columbia · 25 clinics
Burlington
Ontario · 24 clinics
Markham
Ontario · 24 clinics
Newmarket
Ontario · 24 clinics
Barrie
Ontario · 23 clinics
Windsor
Ontario · 23 clinics
Burnaby
British Columbia · 22 clinics
Guelph
Ontario · 21 clinics
Kitchener
Ontario · 19 clinics
London
Ontario · 18 clinics
St. Albert
Alberta · 17 clinics
Abbotsford
British Columbia · 17 clinics
Richmond
British Columbia · 17 clinics
Whitby
Ontario · 16 clinics
Vaughan
Ontario · 16 clinics
Coquitlam
British Columbia · 15 clinics
Oshawa
Ontario · 15 clinics
St. Catharines
Ontario · 14 clinics
Ottawa
Ontario · 14 clinics
CA
Ontario · 13 clinics
Moncton
New Brunswick · 13 clinics
Cambridge
Ontario · 13 clinics
Woodbridge
Ontario · 12 clinics
Aurora
Ontario · 11 clinics
Niagara Falls
Ontario · 11 clinics
Ajax
Ontario · 11 clinics
Thornhill
Ontario · 10 clinics
Pickering
Ontario · 10 clinics
Ottawa
Quebec · 10 clinics
Stoney Creek
Ontario · 10 clinics
Lethbridge
Alberta · 10 clinics
Winnipeg
Manitoba · 10 clinics
Milton
Ontario · 10 clinics
Nanaimo
British Columbia · 10 clinics
Peterborough
Ontario · 10 clinics
Waterloo
Ontario · 9 clinics
Whitchurch-Stouffville
Ontario · 9 clinics
Airdrie
Alberta · 8 clinics
Orléans
Ontario · 8 clinics
Saskatoon
Saskatchewan · 7 clinics
Port Coquitlam
British Columbia · 7 clinics
Courtice
Ontario · 7 clinics
Red Deer
Alberta · 7 clinics
Etobicoke
Ontario · 7 clinics
Greater Sudbury
Ontario · 6 clinics
Kingston
Ontario · 6 clinics
Dartmouth
Nova Scotia · 6 clinics
Halifax
Nova Scotia · 6 clinics
Maple
Ontario · 6 clinics
Sault Ste. Marie
Ontario · 6 clinics
Sarnia
Ontario · 5 clinics
Collingwood
Ontario · 5 clinics
Cambridge
Nunavut · 5 clinics
North York
Ontario · 5 clinics
Belleville
Ontario · 5 clinics
Woodstock
Ontario · 5 clinics
Gatineau
Quebec · 5 clinics
Laval
Quebec · 5 clinics
Sherbrooke
Quebec · 5 clinics
Welland
Ontario · 5 clinics
Medicine Hat
Alberta · 5 clinics
Regina
Saskatchewan · 5 clinics
Fonthill
Ontario · 5 clinics
Thorold
Ontario · 4 clinics
Scarborough
Ontario · 4 clinics
Ancaster
Ontario · 4 clinics
Fort Erie
Ontario · 4 clinics
Huntsville
Ontario · 4 clinics
Cornwall
Ontario · 4 clinics
Nepean
Ontario · 4 clinics
Georgetown
Ontario · 4 clinics
New Westminster
British Columbia · 4 clinics
Kamloops
British Columbia · 3 clinics
Wasaga Beach
Ontario · 3 clinics
Port Moody
British Columbia · 3 clinics
Windsor
Newfoundland and Labrador · 3 clinics
Montreal
Quebec · 3 clinics
Thunder Bay
Ontario · 3 clinics
North Bay
Ontario · 3 clinics
Cornwall
Prince Edward Island · 3 clinics
Midland
Ontario · 3 clinics
Québec City
Quebec · 2 clinics
Boucherville
Quebec · 2 clinics
Bowmanville
Ontario · 2 clinics
North Vancouver
Newfoundland and Labrador · 2 clinics
Chatham-Kent
Ontario · 2 clinics
Timmins
Ontario · 2 clinics
Sherwood Park
Alberta · 2 clinics
Vanier
Quebec · 2 clinics
Trenton
Ontario · 2 clinics
North Vancouver
British Columbia · 2 clinics
Blenheim
Ontario · 2 clinics
Dieppe
New Brunswick · 2 clinics
Saanichton
British Columbia · 2 clinics
Orillia
Ontario · 2 clinics
Beamsville
Ontario · 2 clinics
Bolton
Ontario · 2 clinics
Kenora
Ontario · 2 clinics
Saint-Lambert
Quebec · 2 clinics
Orangeville
Ontario · 2 clinics
Saint John
New Brunswick · 2 clinics
Rosemère
Quebec · 2 clinics
Brandon
Manitoba · 2 clinics
Boisbriand
Quebec · 2 clinics
Fredericton
New Brunswick · 2 clinics
Delta
British Columbia · 2 clinics
Bracebridge
Ontario · 2 clinics
Tottenham
Ontario · 2 clinics
Aldergrove
British Columbia · 1 clinic
Pitt Meadows
British Columbia · 1 clinic
Dorval
Quebec · 1 clinic
Wellington
Ontario · 1 clinic
Unionville
Ontario · 1 clinic
Dundas
Ontario · 1 clinic
Carlisle
Ontario · 1 clinic
Ladysmith
British Columbia · 1 clinic
Picton
Ontario · 1 clinic
Campbellford
Ontario · 1 clinic
West Vancouver
British Columbia · 1 clinic
Acton
Ontario · 1 clinic
Oakville
Yukon · 1 clinic
Parksville
British Columbia · 1 clinic
Nanoose Bay
British Columbia · 1 clinic
Innisfil Beach
Ontario · 1 clinic
Chatham Township
Ontario · 1 clinic
Stratford
Prince Edward Island · 1 clinic
Elora
Ontario · 1 clinic
Kanata
Quebec · 1 clinic
Coaldale
Alberta · 1 clinic
Virgil
Ontario · 1 clinic
Lake Country
British Columbia · 1 clinic
Lake Country
Yukon · 1 clinic
Sharon
Ontario · 1 clinic
Port Perry
Ontario · 1 clinic
Halton Hills
Ontario · 1 clinic
Waterdown
Ontario · 1 clinic
Dunnville
Ontario · 1 clinic
Midhurst
Ontario · 1 clinic
Gravenhurst
Ontario · 1 clinic
Maple Ridge
British Columbia · 1 clinic
Napanee
Ontario · 1 clinic
Powell River
Ontario · 1 clinic
Niagara-on-the-Lake
Ontario · 1 clinic
Quispamsis
New Brunswick · 1 clinic
Uxbridge
Ontario · 1 clinic
GTA Multiple Locations
Ontario · 1 clinic
Riverview
New Brunswick · 1 clinic
Sylvan Lake
Alberta · 1 clinic
Stayner
Ontario · 1 clinic
Enoch
Alberta · 1 clinic
Bedford
Nova Scotia · 1 clinic
Newcastle
Ontario · 1 clinic
Fort Saskatchewan
Ontario · 1 clinic
Oakville
Prince Edward Island · 1 clinic
East Gwillimbury
Ontario · 1 clinic
Aylmer
Quebec · 1 clinic
Brighton
Ontario · 1 clinic
West Kelowna
British Columbia · 1 clinic
Duncan
British Columbia · 1 clinic
Tecumseh
Ontario · 1 clinic
Georgina
Ontario · 1 clinic
Emerald Park
Saskatchewan · 1 clinic
Holland Landing
Ontario · 1 clinic
Manotick
Ontario · 1 clinic
Grimsby
Ontario · 1 clinic
Lincoln
Ontario · 1 clinic
Brooklin
Ontario · 1 clinic
Port Colborne
Ontario · 1 clinic
Pembroke
Ontario · 1 clinic
Binbrook
Ontario · 1 clinic
Leamington
Ontario · 1 clinic
Chatham
Ontario · 1 clinic
FAQs — Shockwave Therapy Clinics in Canada
What conditions does shockwave therapy treat?
Shockwave therapy is most commonly used for plantar fasciitis, Achilles tendinopathy, patellar tendinopathy (jumper's knee), rotator cuff calcific tendinitis, lateral epicondylitis (tennis elbow), and chronic muscle pain. It is particularly effective for conditions that have failed to improve with conventional treatment.
How many shockwave therapy sessions are needed?
Most patients require 3–5 sessions spaced one week apart. Results often continue to improve for several weeks after the final session as tissue remodelling occurs. Your clinician will assess your response and recommend additional sessions if needed.
Does shockwave therapy hurt?
Shockwave therapy can be uncomfortable, particularly over sensitive areas. Discomfort typically subsides quickly after each session. Most patients tolerate it well, especially knowing that the temporary discomfort often leads to significant pain relief.
Is shockwave therapy covered by insurance?
Coverage varies by plan. Some extended health benefit plans cover shockwave therapy when administered by a physiotherapist or physician. Check your benefits, as it may be billed under physiotherapy. Ask the clinic about coverage before booking.
Who provides shockwave therapy in Canada?
Shockwave therapy is administered by physiotherapists, chiropractors, sports medicine physicians, and registered massage therapists who have completed specialized training in ESWT. Many multidisciplinary sports clinics offer it alongside other treatments.
Can shockwave therapy be combined with kinesiology tape?
Yes. Many clinicians apply kinesiology tape after shockwave sessions to reduce post-treatment soreness and support the treated area during healing. The combination is common in sports clinic settings.
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