Radial shockwave therapy

Radial shockwave therapy (RSWT) is a non-invasive treatment that uses acoustic pressure waves to stimulate healing in chronic soft tissue conditions.

Who this may help

Shockwave therapy may be appropriate for people with chronic tendon or soft tissue conditions that have not responded to other treatments.

Conditions commonly assessed

• Plantar fasciitis
• Achilles tendinopathy
• Patellar tendinopathy
• Tennis elbow (lateral epicondylalgia)
• Calcific shoulder tendinopathy

What happens during an appointment

Following assessment to confirm suitability, a course of shockwave therapy is applied to the affected area. Most courses involve several sessions.

Treatment approaches

• Radial shockwave application
• Combined rehabilitation programme