What Is Shockwave Therapy?

Shockwave Therapy (also known as Extracorporeal Shockwave Therapy or ESWT) involves the application of high-energy acoustic waves to targeted areas of the body. These waves stimulate the body's natural healing processes at the cellular level, promoting tissue regeneration, increased blood flow, and pain modulation.

Unlike ultrasound, which uses lower-frequency sound waves, shockwave therapy penetrates deeper and has been clinically shown to break down calcified tissue and stimulate metabolic activity in chronic tendon and fascia injuries.

How Does Shockwave Work?

Shockwave therapy triggers biological effects that support healing through:

• Stimulation of neovascularisation – encouraging new blood vessel formation

• Increased collagen production – helping repair damaged tendons and ligaments

• Breakdown of calcium build-up – useful in conditions like calcific tendonitis

• Pain modulation – altering nerve activity to reduce pain perception

• Cellular regeneration – enhancing tissue repair at the molecular level

Treatments are generally brief (5–10 minutes), and a typical course includes 3–6 sessions depending on your condition.

What Conditions Can Shockwave Therapy Help With?

Shockwave Therapy is highly effective for treating both acute and chronic injuries, particularly in areas with limited blood supply. Common conditions we treat include:

• Plantar fasciitis and heel spurs

• Achilles tendinopathy

• Patellar tendinopathy (“jumper’s knee”)

• Shoulder calcific tendinitis

• Tennis elbow and golfer’s elbow

• Gluteal tendinopathy

• Hamstring and adductor tendinopathies

• Shin splints

• Chronic muscular tightness and trigger points

Benefits of Shockwave Therapy

Shockwave Therapy can offer fast and lasting relief with minimal side effects. Benefits include:

✅ Rapid reduction in pain

✅ Accelerated soft tissue repair

✅ Non-invasive and drug-free

✅ Improved mobility and function

✅ No downtime – resume daily activities immediately

✅ Clinically proven results for stubborn, chronic conditions

Is Shockwave Therapy Right for You?

Shockwave Therapy is ideal for patients who have not responded to traditional treatments such as rest, manual therapy, or corticosteroid injections. Your physiotherapist will assess your condition and determine if shockwave is suitable as part of your tailored treatment plan.