Shockwave therapy  is a non-invasive therapy that is used by many disciplines (i.e. chiropractic, physiotherapy, orthopaedics, sports medicine etc.) to accelerate healing in various acute and/or chronic pain conditions. The main benefit of shock wave therapy is its ability to reduce pain rapidly and promote healing.

What is Shockwave therapy? 

Shockwave therapy (radial shockwave therapy) utilises a device that generates shock waves (acoustic pressure pulses) generated by an air compressor.  It uses a powered handpiece that generates radial shockwaves.  The focal accelerated force is transmitted to the site of the injury ( soft tissue) through a conducting gel.  

The high pressured acoustic shockwaves that travel through the skin to provide pain relief, enhance blood circulation and tissue repair by breaking down scar tissue and adhesions. The shockwave machine emits short bursts which penetrates tissue and stimulates the cells that are responsible for tissue healing.  

The treatment session uses 2000-3000 pulsed shockwaves into the affected area and lasts approximately 3-10 minutes. Most patients will notice some pain relief immediately after therapy, others can take up to 4-5 sessions to achieve significant pain relief.

The body’s natural healing process continues after the prescribed course of shockwave therapy. Part of the treatment  plan will also include advice on how to manage your condition and rehabilitation to strengthen the area, which will minimise the risk of re-injury.

What conditions suits Shockwave therapy?:

Shockwave therapy can be used for all tendonitis, muscular, ligament and other soft tissue injuries. Such conditions include, but are not limited to:

• Shoulder pain (rotator cuff pathology)

• Arm pain (tennis elbow, golfer’s elbow, carpal tunnel)

• Plantar fasciitis (heel pain), achilles tendonitis, 

• Buttock, groin, hip and leg pain (sciatica, hamstrings strains, calf tightness/spasms)

• Knee pain (osteoarthritis, patella/knee tendonitis)

Up to 92% of patients report significant improvement in their tendon pain after a course of shockwave therapy.

To book yourself in for your Shockwave therapy session book an appointment with us!