SHOCKWAVE THERAPY

Shockwave Therapy uses controlled pressure waves delivered through the skin to target injured or irritated tissue. These pulses can help stimulate circulation and recovery in areas where healing has slowed, while also providing pain relief for many people across a short course of sessions.

At Functional Health, Shockwave Therapy is not a stand alone gimmick. We use it strategically alongside physiotherapy, sports massage and exercise rehabilitation so you get both symptom relief and a proper plan to fix the underlying cause.

Shockwave Therapy is commonly used for persistent tendon and soft tissue conditions such as:

• Plantar fasciitis and heel pain
• Achilles tendinopathy
• Tennis elbow and golfers elbow
• Shoulder pain and calcific tendinopathy
• Patellar tendinopathy (jumper’s knee)
• Gluteal tendinopathy and lateral hip pain
• Shin pain and tendon irritation
• Chronic tight calves, hamstrings and trigger points

If you are unsure whether Shockwave Therapy is appropriate, we will assess you first and recommend the right approach.

Most people describe Shockwave Therapy as an intense tapping sensation. The intensity is adjustable and we tailor it to your comfort and the tissue we are treating. Treatments are typically short and efficient, making it easy to fit into your week.

After treatment, you may feel a temporary soreness similar to post exercise tenderness. This often settles within 24 to 48 hours.

Shockwave Therapy works best when it is used for the right condition, at the right time, with the right rehab plan.

When you book Shockwave Therapy at Functional Health, you are not just paying for a machine session. You are getting clinical decision making and targeted care from professionals who understand injury recovery and performance.

We focus on:

• Accurate assessment so we treat the true source of pain
• Evidence informed protocols tailored to your condition and tolerance
• Progress checks to track pain and movement changes over time
• Rehab and strengthening so results hold long term
• Practical advice for training, work load and recovery between sessions

Shockwave Therapy is available from $50 per treatment.

We will advise the most suitable number of sessions based on your condition, history and goals.