A non-invasive treatment used for selected persistent tendon and soft-tissue conditions, provided alongside appropriate rehabilitation where clinically suitable.
Shockwave Therapy is a non-invasive treatment that uses targeted acoustic waves applied to the affected area.
It may be considered for selected persistent tendon and soft-tissue conditions and is usually provided alongside an appropriate rehabilitation programme.
Your clinician will assess whether Shockwave Therapy is suitable for your condition before recommending treatment.
Your clinician will assess your condition and confirm whether Shockwave Therapy is appropriate for you.
Shockwave Therapy may be considered when a suitable tendon or soft-tissue condition has persisted despite appropriate rehabilitation, activity modification or other conservative treatment.
It is not appropriate for every condition.
Your clinician will assess your symptoms, medical history, previous treatment and the area being treated before confirming whether Shockwave Therapy is suitable.
Persistent pain does not automatically mean Shockwave Therapy is the right treatment.
Your clinician will assess the problem, explain the available treatment options and help determine the most appropriate approach for your individual condition and goals.
Depending on the findings, this may include Shockwave Therapy, Physiotherapy, rehabilitation or another appropriate pathway.
review your symptoms and progress;
confirm the area being treated;
confirm Shockwave Therapy remains appropriate;
explain the treatment before starting;
apply treatment using a handheld device;
adjust the intensity according to tolerance and clinical requirements;
review rehabilitation and activity advice where appropriate.
Shockwave Therapy can feel uncomfortable during treatment, but the intensity can be adjusted according to your tolerance. Your clinician will explain what to expect and provide appropriate aftercare advice.
Shockwave Therapy is provided as part of a wider rehabilitation approach rather than as a standalone treatment.
Depending on your condition, your rehabilitation may include progressive exercise, strength work, activity modification and advice to support your recovery and return to normal activity.
Shockwave Therapy emits acoustic waves that carry energy through tissues, generating both mechanical and biological responses. These waves create direct mechanical forces on the target tissue and induce cavitation, forming gas bubbles that implode at high velocity. This process enhances the mechanical impact and therapeutic potential of the treatment, leading to pain relief, improved blood flow, and tissue regeneration.
Shockwave Therapy is not suitable for everyone.
Your clinician will assess your condition, medical history, medication and the area being treated before confirming whether treatment is appropriate.
Some people may experience temporary soreness, redness, bruising, swelling or altered sensation around the treated area following Shockwave Therapy.
Your clinician will explain what to expect and provide appropriate advice following treatment.
Shockwave Therapy is provided by appropriately trained Physiozen clinicians following assessment of your condition and treatment needs.
Three Shockwave Therapy treatment sessions for suitable conditions where a three-session pathway is clinically recommended.
Six Shockwave Therapy treatment sessions for suitable conditions where a longer treatment pathway is clinically recommended.
Private/self-pay Shockwave appointments are 45 minutes. Insurance Shockwave appointments are 30 minutes.
If you have a persistent tendon or soft-tissue problem, we can assess whether Shockwave Therapy is appropriate and help you understand the treatment options available.
