CLINIQUE TAGMED · MONTRÉAL & TERREBONNE
ShockwaveUne technologie médicale de pointe qui fait littéralement exploser les calcifications gênantes
Shockwave therapy is a safe and effective medical alternative for the treatment of chronic injuries that are resistant to physiotherapy, medication and cortisone injections.

01 · COMPRENDRE
What is shockwave?
The shockwave (Shock Wave Therapy) is a state-of-the-art technology that was developed from lithotripsy, a technique used for over thirty years to treat kidney stones by making them explode. Shockwave is based on the same principle: by bringing a strong increase of pressure in the tissues to be treated. This increase in pressure will trigger a series of physical and chemical transformations at the cellular level of the treated area. The main effect of shockwave is a direct mechanical force that occurs at the cellular level when the energy wave passes through the treated tissue. These waves cause a controlled impact on the tissue in question. The result is a biological reaction in the cells of that tissue that causes an increase in blood flow, which triggers a chain of reactions that accelerates the body's natural healing processes.
Shockwave has proven to be an effective treatment option for these conditions. It is unique in its ability to treat conditions that have become chronic, where other more traditional therapies have not been as effective.
Most patients treated with Shockwave Therapy frequently report immediate relief or significant reduction in pain and significant improvement in mobility after their first treatment.
02 · CONDITIONS
Conditions treated with shockwave
- Painful trigger points
- Myofascial pain syndrome
- Chronic tendonitis with or without calcification
- Shoulder tendonitis (with or without calcification)
- Painful restriction of shoulder movement
- Calcific tendonitis (calcific tendinopathy)
- Calcific bursitis or calcific bursitis
- Bursitis (with or without calcification)
- Patellar syndrome and achillodynia
- Anterior tibial syndrome
- Epicondylitis (Tennis elbow or Golfer elbow) - painful irritation of the elbow
- Heel - Heel spur (Lenoir spur)
- Painful inflammation under the heel or foot
- Plantar fasciitis
- Patellar tendonitis ? pain just below the knee cap
- Trochanteric bursitis (hip)
- Tendonitis of the patellar tendon
- Achilles tendonitis
- Scar tissue
- Stress Fractures
- Calcific tendinitis of the rotator cuff
For all these conditions, the application of shockwave has been studied and documented with great success, which largely underlines the wide range of application of this easy-to-use therapeutic procedure, which opens the way to many other applications.
03 · LE DÉROULEMENT
Application of shockwave therapy
The scientific protocol recommends that patients receive three treatments with one week between each. Each treatment consists of approximately 2,000 shocks to an area the size of a dollar coin.
04 · LES SÉANCES
Duration of shockwave treatment
The treatment of shockwave is generally made on the basis of one visit per week and it takes, on average, 3 to 6 visits to regulate the inflammatory conditions and 6 to 10 visits for calcifications.
05 · VOTRE CONFORT
Is the shockwave treatment painful?
Treatments performed with first generation devices, which were put on the market 3 to 10 years ago, do cause a lot of pain to patients during treatment. However, we use the latest generation of equipment, which is more effective and especially less painful. However, there are some areas that are much more painful than others, such as when treating calcification in the shoulder or Achilles tendon. In these situations, we will apply ice about 15 minutes before the shockwave treatment to minimize your discomfort.
06 · À PRENDRE EN COMPTE
Contre-indications au traitement par ondes de choc (shockwave) :
- Treatments at the site of passage of nerves or large blood vessels
- Poorly localized and non-palpable pain
- Pregnancy
- Risk of bleeding, such as in hemophilia, in anticoagulated patients, or in cases where the blood platelet count is less than 50,000
- Pulmonary and cardiac region
- Open scar on the area to be treated
- Presence of infection or acute inflammation at the site of the lesion to be treated
- Growing bones
- Weakened tissues, for example by bone metastases or by prolonged intensive corticosteroid therapy.
07 · NOS CLINIQUES
Liste des cliniques offrant la thérapie par ondes de choc (Shockwave) :
08 · L’ACCOMPAGNEMENT
Votre professionnel
Please note that a member of a licensed professional association will administer the shockwave treatment.
09 · POUR ALLER PLUS LOIN
Ressources sur le shockwave
To learn more, please visit our website specialized in shockwave: www.sosshockwave.com
10 · À TÉLÉCHARGER
Brochure sur le shockwave
You can also download our shockwave brochure:
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Conditions Treated
- Vertebra moved
- Treatment for Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
- Bulging disc treatment in Terrebonne
- Bulging disc treatment in Montreal
- Spinal stenosis treatment in Terrebonne
- Spinal stenosis treatment in Montreal
- Foraminal stenosis treatment in Terrebonne
- Foraminal stenosis treatment in Montreal
- Disc protrusion treatment in Terrebonne
- Disc protrusion treatment in Montreal
- Torticollis
- Calcific tendonitis
- Tendinitis
- Spinal stenosis
- Foraminal stenosis
- Spondylolisthesis
- Sciatica
- Disc Protrusion
- Disc space narrowing
- Morton's neuroma
- Back pain
- Neck pain
- Herniated disc
- Plantar fasciitis
- Medial epicondylitis (golfer's elbow)
- Heel Spur
- Lateral epicondylitis (tennis elbow)
- Pain between the shoulder blades
- Foot pain
- Knee pain
- Pain in elbow or wrist
- Pain in the neck, arm and shoulder blade
- Cruralgia
- Capsulitis
- Bursitis and Tendinitis
- Calcific bursitis
- Brachialgia
- Disc bulge
- Facet arthrosis
- Arthritis, Osteoarthritis, Osteoporosis
Frequently Asked Questions
shock wave therapy
Where can I receive shockwave treatment in Montreal and Terrebonne?
At the TAGMED Clinic, where qualified professionals use state-of-the-art equipment to provide the best possible treatment.
How much does a shockwave session cost?
Costs may vary depending on the clinic and region. It is best to contact the clinic for precise pricing information. At our Montreal and Terrebonne clinics, the fee for shockwave treatment of one body region is $140 per visit.
Is shockwave therapy effective for old injuries?
Yes, it can be effective in treating chronic conditions and old wounds by stimulating healing.
How should I prepare for my first shockwave session?
No special preparation is needed, but it is recommended that you bring your medical imaging results and discuss your medical conditions and medications with your practitioner.
What is the difference between shockwave therapy and laser therapy?
Shockwave uses acoustic waves to stimulate healing, while laser therapy uses light to treat tissue.
Can shockwave therapy be used on all parts of the body?
Yes, it can be applied to many parts of the body, depending on the condition being treated.
Can I exercise after shockwave treatment?
It is generally recommended that you avoid strenuous activities immediately after treatment to allow optimal healing.
Is shockwave therapy safe?
Yes, it is a safe, non-invasive treatment method with few known side effects.
Is shockwave therapy covered by insurance?
It depends on your insurance. We advise you to check directly with your insurer. Normally, the insurer reimburses for a type of health professional rather than for a specific treatment.
Can shockwave therapy be combined with other treatments?
Yes, it can be combined with other forms of therapy to improve healing outcomes.
References
Preparations for shockwave treatment
- Book your appointment online or contact our staff at the TAGMED clinic to book your appointment by phone.
- Before going to the TAGMED clinic in Montreal or Terrebonne for your first treatment, there are some things you should absolutely do. First, make sure you have your medical imaging reports (X-ray, MRI, or ultrasound) available.
- Also, make sure you are aware of the various possible risks and side effects associated with treatment at Tagmed Clinic. You should also take all necessary measures (ex. Apply ice to the inflamed area to ensure that your body is ready for further treatment.
- Also, make sure you are aware of the various possible risks and side effects associated with treatment at Tagmed Clinic. You should also take all necessary measures (ex. Apply ice to the inflamed area to ensure that your body is ready for further treatment.
- Finally, if you were unable to complete our form, as mentioned above, arrive 15 minutes before your appointment time to ensure you have enough time to discuss your condition, make the assessment and your treatment.
To be completed before your consultation at TAGMED clinic
TAGMED CLINIC
Terrebonne
1150 rue Levis, suite 200, Terrebonne, QC, J6W 5S6
(450) 704-4447
TAGMED CLINIC
Montreal
1140 ave Beaumont, Mont-Royal, QC, H3P 3E5
1-877-672-9060





