Patient guide
Everything you need to know about shockwave therapy
Our five-chapter guide explains ESWT honestly – what it can and can’t do, how it works, and where the evidence is strongest.
- 01Understanding pain, tendons and healingThe foundation of successful shockwave therapy – why tendon pain persists and how tendons heal.
- 02What is Extracorporeal Shockwave Therapy (ESWT)? A complete patient guideWhat shockwave therapy is, how radial and focused systems differ, what it feels like and whether it is safe.
- 03How does shockwave therapy work? Understanding the science behind ESWTThe biology behind ESWT – tissue remodelling, cell responses, blood vessel formation, growth factors and pain modulation.
- 04What does the scientific evidence say about shockwave therapy?An honest look at the research behind ESWT – where evidence is stronger, where it is still developing, and why results vary.
- 05Which conditions can shockwave therapy help?A complete guide to the conditions commonly treated with ESWT, how strong the evidence is for each, and why diagnosis matters.
Shockwave therapy by condition
- Calcific treatment with ESWTESWT for calcific rotator cuff deposits – how it works, how many sessions are needed and how it compares to injections and lavage.
- Healing Achilles insertional tendinopathy: the role of shockwave therapyHow ESWT can help insertional Achilles tendinopathy, what to expect from treatment and who it suits.
- ESWT for Achilles mid-portion tendinopathyShockwave therapy for chronic Achilles tendon pain – symptoms, how ESWT helps and what treatment involves.
- ESWT for calf extensibilityHow shockwave therapy can help calf tightness, reduced ankle mobility and related lower-limb overuse injuries.