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Shockwave therapy (ESWT)

Shockwave therapy is a fast and effective treatment for muscles and tendons helping to avoid surgery, cortisone injections or other medications.

Common conditions treated effectively with ESWT:

  • Achilles Tendinopathy
  • Runners Knee (patella tendinopathy)
  • Tennis Elbow
  • Shoulder Tendinopathy
  • Muscle Pain
  • Osgood Schlatters
  • Plantar Fasciopathy
  • Greater Throcanteric Pain Syndrome
  • Golfers Elbow
  • Peroneal Tendinopathy
  • Shin Splints

What is ESWT? 

Compressed air which creates kinetic energy which passes through the skin and causes oscillations in the tissue. This helps to stimulate metabolic activity and promote healing. Shockwave therapy is an excellent treatment option especially for chronic conditions which aren’t resolving with standard treatment. For more information click here.

Speak to one of our clinicians to find out more and to see whether this treatment may be appropriate for you. Click here to make a booking

Shockwave therapy (ESWT)

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