Shockwave Therapy Non-invasive treatment to support healing in chronic tendon and soft-tissue conditions.
What Is Shockwave Therapy?
Shockwave therapy is a non-invasive physiotherapy treatment that uses controlled acoustic waves to stimulate healing in tissues affected by chronic pain or delayed recovery. It is commonly used when pain has persisted despite rest, exercise, or standard physiotherapy treatment.
Many people seek shockwave therapy for heel pain, plantar fasciitis, Achilles tendon pain, tennis elbow, golfer’s elbow, shoulder tendon pain, and other long-standing overuse injuries that limit daily activity or sport.
At GK Physiotherapy, shockwave therapy is used as part of a wider rehabilitation plan. Treatment focuses on stimulating tissue healing while improving movement, strength, and load tolerance to support long-term recovery rather than short-term symptom relief.
Common Problems Treated
Shockwave therapy is commonly used to address:
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Plantar fasciitis and heel pain
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Achilles tendinopathy
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Patellar tendon pain (jumper’s knee)
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Tennis elbow and golfer’s elbow
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Shoulder tendon pain and calcific tendinitis
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Chronic tendon and soft-tissue pain
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Overuse injuries that have not improved with exercise alone
These conditions often involve reduced circulation and delayed healing, which is why shockwave therapy can be effective when recovery has plateaued.
How Treatment Is Delivered
Shockwave therapy sessions may include:
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Assessment of pain, movement, and tissue response
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Targeted application of shockwave therapy to the affected area
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Gradual adjustment of intensity based on comfort and response
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Integration with physiotherapy exercises and movement retraining
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Guidance to support tissue recovery between sessions
Treatment is delivered in short, controlled sessions. While some discomfort may be felt during application, intensity is always adjusted to remain tolerable and appropriate.
A Targeted, Evidence-Based Approach
With experience managing chronic tendon and overuse conditions, Gehad applies shockwave therapy selectively and only when clinically appropriate.
Rather than relying on repeated shockwave sessions alone, the focus remains on improving movement quality, restoring strength, and supporting tissues to tolerate load again. Shockwave therapy is used to support rehabilitation — not replace it.
Who This Service Is For
Shockwave therapy is suitable for individuals who:
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Have persistent tendon or soft-tissue pain
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Experience pain that has not improved with exercise alone
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Struggle with long-standing heel, elbow, knee, or shoulder pain
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Want a non-surgical treatment option
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Need additional support alongside physiotherapy rehabilitation
This service is commonly used by runners, gym-goers, active individuals, and people with repetitive or work-related strain injuries.
