Shockwave Therapy

For tendon pain that hasn't moved. Shockwave therapy delivers focused acoustic pulses into damaged tendon and soft tissue, kickstarting a healing response in chronic injuries that have plateaued.

What it is

What is Shockwave Therapy?

Extracorporeal shockwave therapy uses a handheld device to send high-energy sound waves into injured soft tissue. The pulses break down old scar tissue and increase local blood flow, prompting the body to restart a repair process that has stalled.

It's most often reached for with chronic, stubborn injuries — the ones that haven't responded well to rest, stretching or standard manual therapy.

A session takes about 8 to 10 minutes: gel is applied to the area, and the applicator delivers pulses at an intensity your physiotherapist adjusts to your tolerance.

Most plans involve three to five sessions spaced roughly a week apart, sometimes paired with specific loading exercises between visits. Results build cumulatively rather than all at once, though some people notice a difference after the first session.

Who this helps

What Conditions Can Shockwave Therapy Treat?

Plantar fasciitis
Tennis elbow and golfer's elbow
Achilles tendinopathy
Patellar tendinopathy
Rotator cuff tendinopathy
Shin pain and hip or ankle tendon issues

Benefits

What Are the Benefits of Shockwave Therapy?

Targets chronic injuries that haven't responded to other treatment
Non-invasive alternative to injections or surgery
Short sessions with minimal downtime
Often shows improvement within the first few treatments
Can be combined with exercise-based physiotherapy

Is it for you

How Do I Know If Shockwave Therapy Is Right for Me?

Shockwave isn't suitable during pregnancy, for anyone under 18 near an open growth plate, over an area with a metal implant, active infection, tumour, or a bleeding/nerve disorder, or while on blood-thinning medication. Avoid strenuous activity on the treated area for about 48 hours afterward.

Good to know

Is Shockwave Therapy Safe?

Does shockwave therapy hurt?

It can feel uncomfortable during treatment, particularly over a very tender spot, but your physiotherapist adjusts the intensity to what you can tolerate. It shouldn't be unbearable.

How many sessions will I need?

Most courses run three to five sessions, spaced several days to a week apart, though this depends on how long you've had the injury and how it responds.

Who shouldn't get shockwave therapy?

It's not used during pregnancy, over a recent fracture site, near a tumour, over a metal implant, or if you're on blood thinners. Tell us about your full health history before we start.

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