Shockwave Therapy

Shockwave Therapy has been shown to provide significant improvements for various musculoskeletal conditions

Shockwave Therapy involves the delivery of high intensity ultrasound waves through a hand-held device. There is no radiation associated with Shockwave Therapy.

Benefits of Shockwave treatment:

  • Alleviaties chronic pain

  • Stimulate the body's natural healing response

  • Promote tissue regeneration

  • Increase blood circulation

  • Restore mobility and functionality

Stimulation of these biological processes creates an optimal healing scenario.

Which Conditions is Shockwave Therapy ideal for?

Shockwave Therapy is a well-established treatment for various musculoskeletal conditions, including:

  • Rotator cuff pain

  • Calcified tendons

  • Proximal hamstring tendonopathy

  • Tennis elbow (lateral tendonopathy)

  • Golf elbow (medial tendonopathy)

  • Jumpers knee (patellar tendonopathy)

  • Greater trochanter pain (lateral hip pain)

  • Medial tibial stress syndrome

  • Achilles tendonopathy

  • Plantar fasciitis

  • Grade 1-2 muscle strains

How many treatments are required?

Normally the ideal number of treatments involves 4-6 sessions, in addition to you undertaking your physiotherapy rehabilitation program.