Shockwave Therapy
Shockwave therapy is used as an evidence-informed treatment to help stimulate tissue healing, improve pain levels, and enhance function in chronic tendon, muscle, and plantar heel pain conditions. It works by delivering targeted acoustic waves into the affected tissue to promote cellular activity, improve blood flow, and support progressive rehabilitation alongside strength and load management strategies.
Evidence-Informed
Designed to support pain reduction, tissue healing and recovery in chronic tendon and fascia-related conditions.
Non-Invasive
Can help improve tolerance to walking, running and sporting activity while supporting progressive rehabilitation.
Aids Tissue Recovery
Helps stimulate tissue recovery and remodelling by promoting cellular activity, circulation and the body’s natural healing response.
Shockwave therapy at MH Sports Podiatry is used as part of an evidence-informed approach to managing persistent musculoskeletal and sports-related injuries. The treatment involves the application of targeted acoustic waves into injured or irritated tissue to help stimulate healing responses, improve local blood flow, and reduce pain sensitivity. Shockwave therapy is commonly used in the management of conditions such as plantar heel pain, Achilles tendinopathy, tibialis posterior tendinopathy, patellar tendinopathy and other chronic tendon or fascia-related conditions frequently seen in runners, athletes and active individuals. The aim is not simply to treat symptoms, but to help restore tissue capacity and improve the ability of the tissue to tolerate load.
At MH Sports Podiatry, shockwave therapy is integrated within a wider assessment and rehabilitation process to ensure treatment is tailored to the individual. Many chronic injuries develop due to a combination of training load, biomechanics, movement strategy, strength deficits and reduced tissue capacity. For this reason, shockwave therapy is often combined with rehabilitation exercise, footwear advice and custom foot orthoses, allowing the underlying contributors to excessive tissue stress to be identified and addressed, helping improve long-term outcomes rather than relying on passive treatment alone.
Shockwave therapy is particularly beneficial in cases where pain has persisted for several months or where symptoms have not responded fully to rest or previous treatment approaches. Sessions are quick, non-invasive and designed to complement progressive rehabilitation and return-to-activity planning. At MH Sports Podiatry, treatment plans are individualised around the patient’s goals, whether that involves returning to running, improving sporting performance, reducing recurrent injury risk or improving day-to-day function. The overall focus is on reducing pain, improving tissue resilience and helping individuals return to activity with greater confidence and capacity.
An initial Sport and MSK Podiatry assessment is required prior to any shockwave therapy to ensure an accurate diagnosis and determine whether shockwave therapy is appropriate for your condition. This assessment allows underlying biomechanical, strength and load-related contributors to be identified so treatment can be integrated within a targeted rehabilitation and recovery plan.
- Improved pain reduction and tissue healing through stimulation of local blood flow, cellular activity and tissue remodelling within chronic tendon and fascia-related injuries.
- Supports recovery from persistent conditions such as plantar heel pain, Achilles tendinopathy and other overuse injuries, particularly where symptoms have not improved with rest alone.
- Integrated alongside rehabilitation to help improve tissue capacity, restore movement and support long-term return to sport and activity.
- Non-invasive treatment option that can help improve tolerance to loading and activity, allowing patients to progressively return to running, sport and daily function with reduced discomfort.
What YOU Receive
Initial Sport and MSK Podiatry Assessment
Rehabilitation and Load Management Strategies
Initial Sport and MSK Podiatry Assessment
A detailed assessment is performed to identify the cause of your pain, including evaluation of movement, biomechanics, loading patterns and tissue involvement.
Shockwave Therapy Treatment
Rehabilitation and Load Management Strategies
Initial Sport and MSK Podiatry Assessment
Targeted acoustic waves are applied to the injured tissue to help stimulate healing, improve circulation and reduce pain sensitivity.
Rehabilitation and Load Management Strategies
Rehabilitation and Load Management Strategies
Rehabilitation and Load Management Strategies
Individualised rehabilitation and loading advice are provided to improve strength, tissue capacity and movement efficiency.
Ongoing Support
Rehabilitation and Load Management Strategies
Rehabilitation and Load Management Strategies
We are here to help you and provide guidance to support long-term recovery and reduce recurrent injury risk.
Benefits oF SHOCKWAVE THERAPY
Pain Reduction and Improved Tissue Healing
Pain Reduction and Improved Tissue Healing
Pain Reduction and Improved Tissue Healing
Shockwave therapy helps stimulate a biological healing response within chronically irritated or degenerative tissues by increasing local blood flow, cellular activity and tissue remodelling. This can assist in reducing pain sensitivity while supporting the recovery of tendons, fascia and soft tissues that may have struggled to heal effectively due to ongoing overload or persistent irritation. It is commonly used in conditions such as plantar heel pain and Achilles tendinopathy where pain has become longstanding or recurrent.
Improve Tolerance to Loading and Activity
Pain Reduction and Improved Tissue Healing
Pain Reduction and Improved Tissue Healing
One of the key aims of shockwave therapy is to help tissues better tolerate progressive loading and movement. Many musculoskeletal injuries become sensitive to walking, running, jumping or sporting activity due to reduced tissue capacity and ongoing stress. Shockwave therapy can help reduce pain during loading, allowing rehabilitation exercises and graded return-to-activity programmes to be performed more effectively. This is particularly beneficial for runners, athletes and active individuals aiming to safely return to sport or exercise.
Non-Invasive Treatment Option
Integrated within a Comprehensive Rehabilitation Approach
Integrated within a Comprehensive Rehabilitation Approach
Shockwave therapy provides a non-invasive treatment approach that does not require injections or surgical intervention. Sessions are quick and can be integrated alongside rehabilitation and ongoing activity modification with minimal disruption to training or day-to-day function. This makes it an effective option for individuals looking to manage chronic tendon and fascia-related conditions while continuing to work towards recovery and performance goals in a structured and progressive manner.
Integrated within a Comprehensive Rehabilitation Approach
Integrated within a Comprehensive Rehabilitation Approach
Integrated within a Comprehensive Rehabilitation Approach
Combined with detailed biomechanical assessment, gait analysis, rehabilitation and strength testing to address the underlying causes contributing to injury. Rather than focusing solely on symptom relief, treatment aims to improve movement efficiency, tissue capacity and load management strategies to reduce recurrent injury risk. This integrated approach helps support long-term recovery, improved resilience and a more confident return to activity.
FAQs
Do I need to be an athlete?
No. We help anyone who wants to recover from injury, move without pain and perform better in daily life or sport.
Do you assess suitability for running shoes? Yes, 3D gait analysis explores shoe categories including cushioned vs stability, carbon-plated racing models, minimalist footwear, providing objective data needed to make the right choices.
How long until I recover from pain or improve performance? Pain often improves within weeks when load drivers are addressed. Performance changes depend on your starting point and adherence. We will outline milestones and re-test dates.
Can I bring previous scans or reports?
Absolutely. They help us integrate your history and focus testing where it matters.
What is your cancellation policy? We require a minimum of 24 hours' notice for cancellation or rescheduling. Missed appointments or cancellations received with less than 24 hours' notice will incur the full consultation fee.
What should I bring? For any assessment, please bring your primary sports footwear, any relevant custom orthoses and shorts/clothing that allow clear viewing of your lower limb.
