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Shockwave Therapy
Radial shockwave therapy used selectively for certain persistent tendon and soft-tissue conditions.
About this service
Care that starts with your goals.
Radial shockwave therapy delivers controlled acoustic pressure waves through the skin to the treatment area. It is most often considered when a tendon or nearby attachment has remained painful despite appropriate activity changes and progressive rehabilitation.
Shockwave is not a stand-alone solution. When it is appropriate, it is combined with education, load management and a progressive exercise program that addresses the demands of work, sport or daily activity.
Common reasons to visit
Shockwave may be considered for
- Plantar fasciopathy and persistent heel pain
- Achilles tendinopathy
- Patellar tendinopathy
- Lateral elbow tendinopathy
- Selected rotator-cuff or calcific shoulder presentations
- Selected gluteal or proximal hamstring tendinopathy
Your care plan
A treatment visit may include
- 01Assessment to confirm the likely pain source
- 02Screening for precautions and contraindications
- 03Selection of treatment area and dosage
- 04An explanation of the expected sensation
- 05Radial shockwave application
- 06A matched loading and exercise plan