Shockwave Therapy
Strong sound waves that kick-start healing in tendons that have stopped getting better. Used alongside a loading programme, it's one of the best-researched treatments for long-term tendon pain.
Session length
20 min
Price
From $70
Typical course
3–6 sessions
Insurance
Most insurers
How it works
For tendons that won't settle.
Shockwave sends pulses of energy into the sore tendon. It can feel uncomfortable for a few minutes, but there's no downtime and you can usually train the same day.
How a course works
One short session a week for three to six weeks
A loading programme to do between sessions
A progress check at every visit
Most people feel a difference by week four
Helps with
Plantar fasciitis
Achilles and patellar tendon pain
Tennis and golfer's elbow
Calcific shoulder tendon pain
What to bring
Loose clothing over the sore area
Any scans of the tendon
A list of your medicines
Your insurance policy number
More treatments
Often combined with.
All treatments
Book an appointment
Same-week appointments. No referral needed.
Book a 60-minute initial assessment online. Most insurers are billed directly, so you only pay the excess.
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A diagnosis on day one
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A written recovery plan
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Rehab you can do at home
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