Shockwave Therapy | Non-Invasive Relief for Tendon and Muscle Pain
Shockwave therapy is a safe, non-invasive treatment often used for stubborn tendon or muscle pain. It works by stimulating blood flow and cellular repair, helping resolve chronic conditions that haven’t responded to other therapies.
Shockwave therapy is an effective treatment for chronic muscle and tendon conditions. It promotes faster recovery, reduces pain, and helps break down calcification.
Treatment begins with a physiotherapist assessment to determine suitability. If appropriate, 6 to 8 sessions are typically recommended for noticeable improvement.
Recent research highlights several key benefits of shockwave therapy, including:
- Pain reduction by production of substance P and the hyper stimulation of pain sensors
- Regeneration of affected tissue:
- Improved blood perfusion and new vascularization
- Increases in growth factors
- Increases in mesenchymal stem cells
- Stimulation of the metabolism
- Mechanical effects:
- Breakdown of calcifications and fibroses
- Success rate of 80%:
- 6 to 8 treatment sessions needed on average
- Realistic alternative to surgery
We can treat following indications:
- Chronic tendinopathies and enthesopathies: Tennis elbow, plantar fasciitis, rotator cuff tendinopathy (with calcification), etc.
- Myofascial pain syndrome: Low back pain, neck pain, ‘trigger points’, tension headaches, etc.
- Sports indications: Proximal hamstring tendinopathy, adductor tendinopathy, peroneal tendinopathy. Medial tibial stress syndrome, ‘Jumper’s knee’, Osgood-Schlatter, etc.
- Muscular disorders: Muscle pain, hypertonia, spasms, cramps, muscle hardening, fibrosis, etc.
- And also: Dupuytren’s contracture, Ledderhose disease, acupuncture points, metatarsalgia, etc.
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Where you can find us
At Physio One, we’re proud to offer high-quality physiotherapy care across FIVE easily accessible Adelaide clinics:
Each location provides the same exceptional standard of care, with experienced physiotherapists, hands-on treatment, and personalised recovery plans tailored to your needs.
Whether you're recovering from an injury, managing chronic pain, or working to improve your mobility and strength, there’s a Physio One clinic near you ready to help.
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