Non-invasive treatment for stubborn tendon and heel pain that has not responded to anything else — no injections, no surgery.
If a musculoskeletal problem has been with you for months and other treatment has not shifted it, shockwave therapy is often what breaks the stalemate. Our physiotherapists use radial extracorporeal shockwave therapy (ESWT) to stimulate healing in injured soft tissue — without injections or surgery.
Radial shockwave therapy is a non-invasive treatment that delivers acoustic pressure waves into the affected tissue. It is effective for both sub-acute and chronic musculoskeletal conditions, and especially for the ones that resist conventional treatment.
Your physiotherapist applies gel to the skin, then delivers radial pressure waves into the area with a hand-held device. Those waves stimulate blood flow, reduce inflammation and trigger your body’s own repair process. Every physiotherapist at Forge is trained and certified in its safe use.
Five to fifteen minutes per treatment area, depending on the condition and how large the area is. It is normally added to a consultation rather than booked on its own — the add-on fee is on the pricing page.
Mostly tendon problems, and mostly the long-standing ones.
Heel pain from inflammation of the plantar fascia.
Overuse injury of the Achilles tendon.
Jumper’s knee — pain below the kneecap.
Lateral epicondylalgia from repetitive load.
Calcium deposits in the shoulder tendons.
Deep pain at the sit bone, worse on sitting.
Also hip bursitis — pain on the side of the hip.
Chronic muscle tightness that will not release.
Some mild discomfort during treatment is normal, but it is usually very tolerable and short-lived. We adjust the intensity to your comfort, and many people report immediate relief afterwards.
Most people benefit from five to eight sessions, roughly one a week. The number depends on the type and location of the injury, how long you have had it, and how your body responds.
Most notice a change after the first session; significant improvement typically comes after three to five, with optimal results in six to eight weeks.
It is safe and well tolerated. Minor effects can include mild discomfort during or after treatment, and temporary redness or swelling in the area. There is no recovery downtime.
Your physiotherapist screens for all of these at your assessment.
Avoid exercising the treated area for about 48 hours. Your physiotherapist will give you a rehabilitation plan with targeted exercises — shockwave opens the window, loading is what closes it. Mild soreness afterwards is normal and settles quickly.
Unit 4, 249 Montague Road — a short run from South Brisbane, Highgate Hill, Dutton Park, Woolloongabba and South Bank, and from the CBD across the river.
Can’t get to the clinic? We also offer physiotherapy home visits across the same area, with travel included in the fee.
Book your assessment at Forge West End and start a plan built around your goals — not a generic exercise sheet.
Unit 4, 249 Montague Road, West End QLD 4101 · No referral needed for a private appointment · HICAPS on site
