Shockwave Therapy uses a series of ultrasound shockwaves to increase blood flow, stimulate muscle repair and regeneration to promote healing in damaged tissues and can be an effective treatment for:
-Achilles tendinopathy.
-Gluteal and hamstring tendinopathy and pain.
-Patella tendinopathy.
-Plantar fasciitis.
-Osteoarthritis in the knee.
-Tennis and golfers elbow.
Quick
Treatments take around 3-5 minutes.
Non-Invasive
Does not require anesthesia, injections, or surgery.
Effective
Fast effective pain relief for common tendon injuries. May help reduce pain in soft tissue injuries. In some cases more effective than 3 months of traditional rehab.
How Shockwave Therapy works
-The shockwave works by delivering impulses of energy to specific damaged tissue via a compressed air impulse exerted by the handpiece.
-The Shockwave increases blood flow within the affected area, stimulating cell regeneration and healing and decreasing pain.
-Each treatment takes approximately 3-5 minutes to be delivered.
-Usually no more than 3 sessions are needed one week apart. Some patients note an immediate improvement in their pain however the best results occur 12 weeks after initial treatment.
How do I arrange Shockwave
Book today with any one of our clinicians from the booking menu. To discuss any precautions and warnings feel free to phone in advance on 09 379 5767 or email your questions to grafton@instituteofsport.co.nz
Existing patients
Ask one of our clinicians if we think Shockwave could assist in your recovery.
New patients and referrals
We accept referrals from other clinicians like your GP, orthopedic surgeon, podiatrist, or rheumatologist. Ask them to make the referral and book in with us.
Treatment costs
ACC
This treatment is not funded by ACC however if you are receiving Physio treatment covered by ACC we will not charge you additionally for Shockwave treatment. Standard Physio surcharges apply.
Private
If you are receiving private physio treatment we will not charge you additionally for Shockwave therapy.
Per session Shockwave only
$55 per session
