Shockwave Therapy

Shockwave Therapy uses acoustic waves to stimulate the body’s natural healing response. It is commonly used to treat persistent tendon and soft tissue pain that has not improved with exercise and other conservative treatments.

At Sportspinal Health, Shockwave Therapy is offered as a dedicated consultation. Following a thorough assessment, your clinician will determine whether it is appropriate for your condition. For tendon injuries, Shockwave Therapy is used alongside other evidence-based treatment techniques, including exercise rehabilitation and load management, to achieve the best possible outcomes.

Why EMS?

We use an EMS DolorCast® Shockwave Therapy system, a device that has been widely used in clinical research and sports medicine and considered the gold standard in Shockwave Therapy machines. This supports our evidence-based approach to managing persistent tendon and soft tissue injuries with much of the research conducted on Shockwave having used the EMS machine.

Conditions commonly treated

Shockwave Therapy may be beneficial for:

• Plantar fasciopathy (plantar fasciitis)
• Achilles tendinopathy
• Tennis elbow
• Golfer’s elbow
• Patellar tendinopathy
• Gluteal tendinopathy
• Rotator cuff tendinopathy
• Calcific shoulder tendinopathy
• Proximal hamstring tendinopathy

What to expect

Following an assessment, we generally recommend an initial course of three treatments, spaced one week apart. Depending on your response and the nature of your condition, additional treatments may be recommended if clinically appropriate.

During your consultation, your clinician will discuss whether Shockwave Therapy is suitable for your condition and answer any questions you may have.