Focused shockwave delivers acoustic energy to a precisely targeted treatment area. Following assessment, it may be used alongside load management and progressive rehabilitation for suitable persistent tendon and soft-tissue presentations.
Conditions commonly considered
Suitability depends on diagnosis, symptom history and individual assessment.
- Plantar heel pain and plantar fasciopathy
- Achilles and patellar tendinopathy
- Calcific shoulder tendinopathy
- Tennis elbow
- Selected persistent tendon and soft-tissue conditions
What treatment involves
Your physiotherapist identifies the treatment area, explains the expected sensation and adjusts the treatment settings according to the condition and your response.
Integrated rehabilitation
Shockwave therapy is not used as a stand-alone promise. It is combined with education, appropriate activity modification and progressive exercise to address capacity and long-term recovery.
Information on this page is general and does not replace individual medical or physiotherapy advice. Your clinician will explain the most appropriate options after assessing you.