Shockwave therapy is a non-invasive treatment used to support tissue healing and reduce persistent pain. At Movement Clinic, shockwave is applied selectively and clinically — always guided by assessment and combined with movement-based care.
Our goal is not short-term relief, but meaningful improvement in movement and function.
What Is Shockwave Therapy?
Shockwave therapy uses high-energy sound waves delivered to specific areas of the body to stimulate healing in muscles, tendons, and connective tissue.
It is commonly used for conditions that:
- Are slow to heal
- Involve tendon or soft tissue overload
- Cause ongoing pain or movement limitation
The treatment is non-surgical and does not involve medication.
How Shockwave Therapy Works
Shockwave therapy supports recovery by:
- Stimulating blood flow to the affected area
- Encouraging tissue regeneration
- Reducing pain sensitivity
- Breaking down chronic tissue irritation
The result is improved tissue quality and better tolerance to movement.
How We Use Shockwave at Movement Clinic
Shockwave therapy at Movement Clinic is never used alone.
It is part of a structured physiotherapy plan.
Our process includes:
- Detailed assessment to confirm suitability
- Precise application to the targeted tissue
- Gradual progression based on response
- Immediate integration with movement or exercise
This ensures shockwave supports recovery rather than replacing rehabilitation.
Conditions That May Benefit from Shockwave Therapy
Shockwave therapy may be used to support treatment of:
- Tendon-related pain (such as Achilles or patellar tendon issues)
- Plantar heel pain
- Chronic muscle tightness
- Overuse injuries
- Soft tissue pain resistant to conventional treatment
Suitability is always determined after assessment.
What to Expect During Treatment
Patients often describe shockwave therapy as:
- Brief and targeted
- Slightly uncomfortable but tolerable
- Delivered in short sessions
Discomfort is temporary, and intensity is adjusted based on tolerance and clinical need.
Shockwave Therapy and Long-Term Recovery
Shockwave therapy can help initiate healing — but movement is what sustains it. That’s why we combine shockwave with:
- Load management strategies
- Strength and control exercises
- Movement retraining and education
This approach reduces recurrence and supports lasting results.
Shockwave Therapy at Movement Clinic
At Movement Clinic, technology is used with purpose.
Shockwave therapy is applied only when it adds clinical value and always as part of a broader, evidence-based movement strategy.
Because effective recovery is not about doing more —
it’s about doing what’s right.
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