Shockwave therapy delivers high-energy acoustic pulses directly into problem tissue, reigniting healing in tendons that have been 'stuck' for months. It's a game-changer for stubborn sports injuries.
Best candidates: chronic plantar fasciitis, tennis and golfer's elbow, calcific shoulder tendinitis, patellar tendinopathy (jumper's knee), and Achilles tendinopathy — especially cases that have plateaued after 6-8 weeks of good exercise therapy.
A typical course is 3-6 sessions, spaced about a week apart. Each session is 10-15 minutes. Most patients describe it as intense but tolerable — a deep, pulsing pressure. Mild soreness for 24-48 hours afterward is normal.
Shockwave works best combined with the loading program your physiotherapist prescribes. Think of it as a catalyst that gets tissue ready to respond to rehab — not a replacement for it.