Healthview Journal

We have just ordered the new spine actor heads for our popular Shockwave Therapy.  We hope to have them for next week. The new Spine-Actor heads are fork shaped and come in three sizes for different parts of the spine. This transmitter can be used as a stand alone treatment but is more commonly incorporated into a more complete therapy session. Treatment is primarily used with patients who are sub-acute or chronic.
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The simple explanation is that it helps mobilize tissue and stimulate normal physiological behaviour. In theory, the therapy will assist in healing and improve soft tissue properties and in turn, function. The treatment sessions are measured relative to the clinical responses of individuals.

​A few things we like about shockwave therapy is that it is safe and non-invasive.  In addition we can determine if this therapy is beneficial after just a few sessions. Below is information from the Shockwave site.

I recently read a piece on the AlterG and was impressed with the technology and excited about the possibilities of this treadmill system. Initially I knew little about this particular advanced rehabilitation option. As a healthcare and technology geek new equipment is exciting and as I learned more, I found myself suddenly wanting an AlterG treadmill.   

This unit as it is today does has a few challenges in certain markets and clinic types primarily due to its cost. On the other hand I personally see great potential with increased rehabilitation options for patients. Furthermore I know other healthcare geeks (Healthview staff) who would be as excited as myself to see one of these treadmills arrive at our door.

This NASA technology was originally designed to recreate the effects of gravity for astronauts in space. 

We have had our  Shockwave Therapy Ultra mp100 for over two months now and the practitioners have done over 100 treatments. As with most therapies we are skeptical until we have all had the opportunity to use the tool and compare notes. The general consensus among the staff is positive and it has replaced the therapeutic ultrasound machine as a modality of choice for certain conditions.

The patients have responded well to Shockwave treatment and the feedback has been amazing. The tool has surpassed staff and patient expectations. For most the protocol consists of 3 treatments one week apart. In our experience most patients are asymptomatic by this time or show significant improvement. It's important to note that if the patient has had only minor or no improvement by this point, the patient should be reassessed and treatment options discussed.

Shockwave has been a fantastic new tool and has helped us improve our outcomes with some generally challenging conditions. We have treated some of the common problems and used the tool as an adjunctive option for some less common problems to improve recovery times. On the right I listed some common issues we have used Shockwave Therapy for. It is best to contact Healthview for information and/or talk with one of our professionals to see if Shockwave is for you.

Therapy has proven useful for: 

• Plantar Fasciiitis
• Bursitis
• Achilles Tendinitis
• Patella Tendinitis
• Calcific Tendinitis

Dr. Robert Muir BSc., D.C
Clinic Director
Healthview Therapy Centre

Our new Flexion Distraction Table has arrived. This table is typically used by the Chiropractor and allows for a new gentle technique option. On the right are pictures of the new table. You can click on the images and enlarge.

Below is a video of Dr. Cox who is a pioneer in this treatment method.  This video is more for practitioners but it will give you a good idea as to the actions and gentleness of this method.

As you watch the video you can see that this method is different from the more traditional adjusting techniques.  We use numerous methods and this is one more option that may be suited for your specific condition and tolerances.

Be sure to ask the front desk or any of the staff if you have questions and they will be glad to help. We look forward to integrating this new method into the list of techniques, modalities and exercise tools we currently utilize at Healthview.