Focused acoustic-wave treatment for stubborn tendon and soft-tissue problems that have not settled with rest or exercise alone.
Shockwave therapy delivers high-energy acoustic pulses into injured tissue through a handheld applicator. Those pulses increase local blood flow and stimulate a fresh healing response in tissue that has become chronically irritated.
It is most useful for long-standing tendon problems that have plateaued. Shockwave is rarely used alone, it works best alongside loading exercise, which is why it sits within a physiotherapy plan here.
Treatment is brief and intense rather than painful and most people describe a strong tapping sensation. Some tenderness for a day afterwards is normal and expected. Sessions are typically covered as part of a physiotherapy visit.
Shockwave is most effective for chronic tendon and fascial problems lasting longer than six weeks.
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We confirm shockwave is appropriate and rule out causes that need different care.
Your therapist palpates the exact area of tissue to be treated.
Gel is applied and the applicator delivers pulses for several minutes.
Specific strengthening follows, because the tissue needs stimulus and load.
Every plan is tailored to you. Depending on your assessment, your treatment may draw on a combination of these.
Each treatment takes roughly 15 to 20 minutes, including assessment and exercise review.
Most conditions respond over three to five sessions, spaced about a week apart.
Energy levels are adjusted to your tolerance and the tissue being treated.
Progressive loading runs alongside treatment and continues afterwards.
We reassess through the course rather than continuing on assumption.
Avoid heavy loading of the area for 24 to 48 hours after each session.
No injections, no medication and no recovery time after each session.
A genuine option when rest and exercise alone have stopped working.
Most people know whether it is helping within a few sessions.
Delivered alongside physiotherapy rather than as an isolated treatment.
Hands-on assessment and treatment to assess factors contributing to your pain and movement limitations.
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High-intensity laser to reduce inflammation and support healing.
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Our friendly team is happy to help. Reach us during clinic hours. We are open 8:00am to 8:00pm on Tuesday and Thursday, and 9:00am to 6:00pm on Monday, Wednesday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday.
Book an appointmentIt is intense but brief. Most people tolerate it well and intensity is adjusted to your comfort throughout.
Typically three to five, about a week apart. We reassess as we go rather than committing you to a fixed block.
No. You can return to normal activity immediately, though we ask you to avoid heavy loading of the area for a day or two.
It is usually delivered within a physiotherapy appointment, which most extended health plans cover.
Your recovery starts with a single conversation. Book online or call us and we’ll find a time that fits around your life.
