This compact unit delivers radial shockwave by the handheld applicator and is ideally suited to treating relatively superficial pathologies such as Plantar Fasciitis & heel spur pain, Achilles Tendonitis, Jumpers Knee, Tibial and Peroneal Tendonitis.

Radial Shock Wave Therapy is prescribed for patients who have experienced discomfort and pain from conditions such as plantar fasciitis for an extended period - three months or more - and have not benefited from other conservative treatments.

The brief procedure lasts about 10 minutes and is performed without local anaesthesia.

Strong pressure waves are directed at the heal to penetrate the area to stimulate a healing response by the body.

Generally, three to five treatments are required, although in recalcitrant conditions, up to ten sessions can be delivered.  Most patients will have good symptomatic relief in only three or four treatments.

This therapy is a safe and effective alternative treatment for heel, foot and other joint pain and only requires a short recovery time.

If biomechanical dysfunctions are not addressed, the underlying cause of the tendonitis or chronic soft tissue strain will re-occur, and the condition is likely to return. Reducing the immediate cause of pain is the first step; we must then endeavour to prevent the reoccurrence of the condition by educating our patients to change their functional biomechanics and, if necessary, assist with orthopedic devices such as custom-made foot orthotics.

Shockwave Therapy is a simple, effective intervention that can be applied on its own or used safely combined with other therapies.