30/08/2026
Shockwave Therapy
Shock wave therapy has emerged as a possible treatment option for patients with chronic tendon problems. The procedure uses either pressurized air or electromagnetic pulses to delivers shock waves to the body to help treat a variety of chronic disorders, including: Plantar fasciitis. Calcific tendonitis.
What is shockwave therapy used for?
Shockwave therapy is an effective treatment modality for a variety of lower and upper limb conditions. These include:
• Bone injuries – Shin splints (MTSS), stress fractures and non-union fractures
• Calcific tendinopathy
• Tennis elbow (common extensor tendinopathy)
• Golfer’s elbow (common flexor tendinopathy)
• Greater trochanteric pain syndrome (also referred to as gluteus medius tendinopathy and/or trochanteric bursitis)
• Proximal Hamstring Tendinopathy (also referred to as high hamstring tendinopathy, or hamstring origin tendinopathy)
• Patella tendinopathy
• Insertional Achilles tendinopathy
• Mid-portion Achilles tendinopathy
• Plantar fasciitis
Contact for booking appintment massage this page or text 07761584579
ANDREA