Shockwave Therapy
- Relieve Pain
- Stimulate Healing
- Restore Function
If you’re struggling with chronic tendon pain, soft tissue injury, or conditions that haven’t responded well to traditional treatments, Shockwave Therapy offers a powerful, non-invasive solution. Our clinic brings this advanced modality to help you recover faster, reduce pain, and return to your active life.
What is Shockwave Therapy?
Benefits & Advantages Over Other Modalities
Be honest: some discomfort during the application is normal, but your provider modulates intensity to patient tolerance. Post treatment soreness (like after a workout) is common.
Conditions We Commonly Treat with Shockwave
If you have chronic pain or a “stubborn” injury that hasn’t improved, Shockwave may be a powerful adjunctive option.
How It Works: Mechanism & Science
Clinical studies report up to 84% success for calcific tendonitis, 91% improvement in tennis elbow, and 77-100% improvement in plantar fasciitis in many cases.
The shockwaves are applied using a handheld applicator over the target zone (with gel coupling)
Energy pulses penetrate through soft tissue layers
Microtrauma + mechanotransduction signals stimulate fibroblast activity, neovascularization, and collagen remodeling
Over a series of sessions (typically 3-6), tissue quality improves, pain diminishes, and function returns
How We Treat
Consult / Evaluation
Treatment Session
Post-Treatment Recovery
– Some soreness or achiness (akin to after exercise) for 24–48 hrs
– Avoid aggressive stretching / stress to the area immediately
– Gentle movement / controlled loading encouraged
– Often scheduled 1 session per week (or every 3–7 days) for 3–6 total sessions
Reassessment & Integration
– Track improvement in pain, function, strength, mobility
– Combine with complementary therapies (manual therapy, rehab, strength work)
– Adjust plan based on response
Evidence & Clinical Outcomes
Who Is a Good Candidate / Contraindications
Good candidates:
Frequently Asked Questions
Some patients feel mild discomfort or tingling during treatment; our providers modulate intensity to your tolerance. Post-treatment soreness (similar to after a workout) is normal.
Most patients benefit from 3–6 sessions spaced about 1 week apart, though exact count depends on severity, body region, and response.
Many people notice reductions in pain or increased mobility within 1–3 sessions; optimal results often manifest by the final or subsequent weeks.
Yes, when delivered by qualified clinicians following protocols, Shockwave is considered low-risk. Contraindications are screened.
Coverage varies. In many cases, Shockwave is considered “out-of-network” or elective. Our team can provide superbills or documentation to submit for reimbursement where applicable.
Real Stories. Real Results.
Trusted by Our Patients
See what patients have to say about their experience with Impact Physical Therapy and the difference personalized, one-on-one care has made in their recovery, movement, and quality of life.
Dr. Eric has totally changed my life and totally changed my perspective. When he says you’re going to be here for an hour, he really works with you for an hour.
