Shockwave Therapy
Non-invasive treatment to stimulate healing for plantar fasciitis, Achilles tendinopathy and other conditions.
- Evidence-based protocols
- Usually 3 sessions
- Return to activity plan
Shockwave Therapy at the Foot & Ankle Centre offers a highly effective, non-invasive treatment for chronic foot and ankle pain. Also known as Extracorporeal Shockwave Therapy (ESWT), this advanced technology delivers acoustic sound waves to targeted tissues, stimulating healing, reducing inflammation, and relieving pain in stubborn conditions that fail to respond to traditional treatment.
Shockwave therapy is clinically proven to treat persistent conditions such as plantar fasciitis, Achilles tendonitis, heel pain, shin splints, tendon injuries, and soft-tissue calcifications. The procedure is quick, safe, and requires no medication or downtime—making it ideal for active individuals or those seeking to avoid injections or surgery.
At the Foot & Ankle Centre, our clinicians use the latest medical-grade shockwave devices to deliver precise, effective therapy tailored to each patient’s condition. Most patients experience significant pain relief within 3–6 sessions, with improvements continuing as natural healing progresses.
Short sessions with minimal downtime; progressive improvement over weeks.
FAQs
Shockwave therapy (ESWT) uses acoustic pressure waves applied to injured tissue to stimulate healing, increase blood flow, break down scar tissue, and reduce chronic pain.
Plantar fasciitis, Achilles tendonitis, heel pain, metatarsalgia, shin splints, tendon injuries, chronic soft-tissue pain, and bony spurs or calcifications.
It increases blood circulation, stimulates cell regeneration, reduces inflammation, and breaks down scar tissue and calcium deposits to accelerate natural healing.
Mild discomfort can occur during treatment, but intensity is adjustable. Most patients tolerate it well and discomfort often lessens as tissue heals.
Most patients need 3–6 sessions, typically spaced one week apart. Chronic cases may require additional treatments.
Some notice improvement after the first session; significant relief usually follows 3–4 treatments, with healing continuing for weeks afterward.
Minimal side effects such as temporary redness, swelling, or soreness, which typically resolve within 24–48 hours.
No. Normal daily activities can resume immediately; high-impact sports may be paused for 24–48 hours.
Yes. It is clinically proven, FDA-approved, and widely used for musculoskeletal conditions—a safe alternative to injections or surgery.
Contact the Foot & Ankle Centre via our website, phone, or online enquiry form. Our clinicians will assess your symptoms and determine if shockwave therapy is right for you.