Focused Shockwave Therapy

Focused shockwave therapy is a non-invasive option for the persistent heel, tendon and soft-tissue problems that haven't responded to rest or previous treatment. At FORMA, it's never a stand-alone fix - it's one part of a plan built to get you back to what you do.

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Stubborn pain that hasn't shifted? There may be more we can do.

Most people who walk through our doors have been round the block already. A stint of rest. Some anti-inflammatories. A few hands-on sessions somewhere else. The pain backs off for a bit, then bites again the second they load the tendon. If that's you, it isn't bad luck, and it isn't in your head. It usually means the tissue has lost capacity, and passive relief was never going to rebuild it.

Focused shockwave can help turn that around. Targeted pressure waves prompt the body's own repair response in tendon and soft tissue that's gone stubborn. But the waves are only half the story. What actually gets you back to the Bathers' Way run or the Saturday round is the plan around them —an accurate diagnosis, loading matched to your body, and a clear read on why the problem started in the first place

The problem’s it’s best suit to.

  • Plantar Fasciitis.

  • Tendonopathy (Hip and Achilles)

  • Tennis & Golfer's Elbow

  • Hip Pain

  • Wrist Issues

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • Focused extracorporeal shockwave therapy (ESWT) delivers targeted acoustic pressure waves to a set depth in tendon or soft tissue. There's no injection and no surgery - it's non-invasive, and it's used to help manage certain persistent musculoskeletal conditions as part of a broader rehabilitation plan.

  • Most people say it's more uncomfortable than painful. We set the intensity to what you can handle, and the treatment itself is over in a few minutes. A bit of tenderness in the area afterwards is normal and usually settles within a day or two.

  • A typical course runs around three to six sessions, roughly a week apart - but it depends on your condition and how you respond. We'll map out a realistic plan with you at the assessment rather than lock you into a set package before we've even had a look.

  • Usually, yes - and often you should. It is advised not to use it directly after the session.

    Other than that there's generally no downtime, and most people get on with their day straight after. We'll be clear about what to keep doing and what to ease off, so the treatment and your training pull in the same direction.

  • The initial consult is $200 which includes a thorough assessment, treatment plan, shockwave and rehabilitation exercises.

    Ongoing - If you are only receiving shockwave without any other rehab or treatment with it the cost is $125/session for one region.

    If you have other issues then it is $45 on top of the standard consult price.

  • No, you do not need a referral.