Shockwave Therapy
When rest and stretching have not fixed it, shockwave can be that breakthrough.
If you've been carrying the same nagging pain for months — heel pain that won't settle, elbow pain that flares with every grip, a shoulder that's stopped responding to normal treatment — shockwave therapy is often the next step. It's a non-invasive, drug-free treatment that kickstarts your body's own healing response in tissue that's stopped healing on its own.
THE PROBLEM
Some injuries don't heal on a normal timeline — they get stuck.
Most soft tissue injuries improve steadily with rest, stretching, and progressive physiotherapy interventions. But some — particularly chronic tendon injuries like plantar fasciitis/fasciopathy, Achilles and patellar tendinosis or tendinopathy, golfers or tennis elbow — settle into a chronic, degenerative state rather than healing. At that point, more rest and more stretching won't move things forward, because the tissue itself has stopped repairing.
Shockwave therapy is specifically designed for this stuck-and-stalled category of injury. It delivers targeted acoustic wave pulses into the affected tissue to stimulate blood flow and reactivate the body's natural healing and repair process — often in cases that haven't responded to weeks or months of conventional treatment.
THE PROGRAMME
What shockwave treatment involves
1. Assessment & Diagnosis
Confirming shockwave is the right treatment for your specific condition and stage of injury — not every case is suitable, so this step matters before treatment starts.
2. Targeted Shockwave Sessions
Focused pulses delivered directly to the affected tissue — most conditions respond over a course of several sessions, typically spaced a week apart.
3. Combined Rehabilitation
Shockwave works best alongside — not instead of — targeted exercise and load management, so your plan includes the rehab work needed to support lasting recovery, not just the passive treatment.
4. Progress Review
Reassessing pain, function, and tissue response through the course of treatment, adjusting the plan as needed.
WHY MOMENTUM
Why clients choose Momentum for shockwave therapy
Delivered by physiotherapists, not a stand-alone device operator — shockwave is prescribed and monitored as part of a full clinical assessment, not a walk-in, one-size-fits-all treatment
Paired with active rehab, not used in isolation — the passive treatment is combined with the active exercise and load-management work that gives it the best chance of lasting
A genuine option for injuries that haven't responded elsewhere — if previous treatment has stalled, shockwave is one of the most evidence-supported next steps available for chronic soft-tissue injuries like tendinosis and tendinopathies.
FAQ
What conditions is shockwave therapy used for?
It's most commonly used for chronic, stubborn conditions including plantar fasciitis, Achilles tendinopathy, tennis elbow (lateral epicondylitis), patellar tendinopathy, and calcific shoulder tendinopathy — conditions that often haven't responded well to rest or standard treatment alone.
Does shockwave therapy hurt?
Most people feel some discomfort during treatment, particularly over the most sensitive point of the injury, but it's brief and well tolerated by the large majority of clients. Your physiotherapist will adjust the intensity to a level you can manage.
How many sessions will I need?
This varies by condition, but most treatment courses involve 4-6 sessions spaced roughly a week apart. Every follow-up includes a review of the progression, and if it isn’t positively impacting your recovery as much as we expected, we will change your plan of care. Your physiotherapist will give you a clearer estimate after your assessment.
Is shockwave therapy suitable for everyone?
Not always — there are some conditions where it isn't recommended, including pregnancy, acute inflammation injuries, certain blood clotting disorders, and near pacemakers or other implanted devices. This is checked as part of your assessment before treatment begins.
Do I need a referral?
No — you can book directly with our team.