Shockwave Therapy
If you've been battling a stubborn tendon or heel problem that just won't settle, shockwave therapy could be the missing piece. It's one of the most effective evidence based treatments for chronic injuries that haven't responded to rest or exercise alone.
What is Shockwave Therapy?
Extracorporeal shockwave therapy (ESWT) delivers targeted acoustic energy into the affected tissue. It stimulates your body's natural healing response by increasing blood flow to the area, thereby helping break the cycle of chronic pain. It kickstarts recovery in tissue that has bypassed normal healing times.
It's non-invasive, drug-free, and delivered right here in our clinic near Carrickmacross
What to expect
Shockwave is always used as part of a complete rehabilitation plan. It is not a standalone quick fix. We start with a full thorough assessment to confirm it's the right option for you, then deliver a course of treatments: typically three to six sessions spaced about a week apart, alongside a tailored rehab programme to keep your progress going between visits.
Sessions are short, you can walk straight back out, and get on with their day as normal afterwards. You will notice the benefits within 2-3 days following your first session.
What we treat with Shockwave
Plantar fasciitis and chronic heel pain
Achilles tendinopathy
Tennis elbow and golfer's elbow
Patellar tendinopathy ("jumper's knee")
Proximal hamstring tendinopathy
Greater trochanteric or gluteal (hip) pain
Calcific rotator cuff tendinopathy
If your pain has been lingering for weeks or months and nothing seems to help shift it, you're exactly who this treatment is designed for.
Why Move Physiotherapy?
Shockwave works best in the hands of a clinician who knows exactly why your injury developed in the first place. With a PhD in advanced physiotherapy practice and years working at inter-county and professional level, Fiona uses shockwave as one tool within a comprehensive, multi-faceted plan, so you don't just feel better for a week, you stay better.