Shockwave Therapy | What is it?

Shockwave therapy is an advanced, non-invasive treatment modality that accelerates the body’s natural healing abilities.  Its effects include enhancing local blood circulation, increasing cellular metabolism and supporting the repair and regeneration of damaged or injured tissues.

Shockwave therapy works by using high energy sound/pressure waves and transmitting the energy into the target tissue, triggering the desired biological responses.  Shockwave therapy is extremely effective in dealing with conditions or injuries where the body struggles to heal independently, chronic pain, and persistent musculoskeletal conditions. 

Shockwave therapy is effective with treatment for the following conditions: 

  • Plantar fasciitis
  • Heel pain
  • Patellar Tendonitis (jumpers's knee)
  • Achilles tendonitis
  • Rotator cuff tendonitis
  • Tennis/Golfers Elbow (epicondylitis)
  • Myofascial trigger points
  • Bursitis
  • and MORE
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Frequently Asked Questions

During your session, shockwave therapy typically takes between 5-10 minutes depending on the area being treated.  We schedule sessions for 20 minutes as we like to add in other treatments as well as discussed in our recovery plan.

Generally, patients require between 3-6 shockwave treatments to achieve desired results.  For more chronic/lonstanding conditions it may take more.

Shockwave therapy may be uncomfortable but should not hurt.  The settings of the machine are adjusted to patient tolerance to minimize discomfort.  However it is common to have some lingering soreness in the area of treatment for up to 48 hours post treatment.

You are not a candidate for shockwave therapy if you:

  • If you are pregnant
  • If you have a blood clotting disorder (including thrombosis)
  • If you are taking oral anti-coagulants
  • If you have received a Steroid injection within 6 weeks
  • If you have a Pacemaker fitted
  • If tumours are present at the treatment site
  • If you have an infection or skin abrasion at the treatment site
  • If you are Under 18 (if treatment is over an open growth plate)