Persistent pain can affect your comfort, sleep and everyday movement. At Moving Forward Health, we offer focal shockwave therapy as part of an individually assessed treatment plan.
Our team will assess your condition, explain your options and help you understand whether focal shockwave therapy is suitable for you.
Every condition is different. That’s why focal shockwave therapy starts with an assessment, rather than a one-size-fits-all treatment package.
Focal shockwave therapy uses concentrated acoustic energy directed through the skin to a targeted treatment area. Where appropriate, it may be considered alongside rehabilitation exercises, activity adjustments and other care.
At Moving Forward Health, we consider your symptoms, medical history and previous treatments before recommending a plan. We’ll explain the proposed treatment, possible risks, expected costs and how we will review your progress.
Suitability and outcomes vary, and the evidence supporting treatment differs between conditions.
Start with understanding your forefoot pain.
Burning pain, tingling or the sensation of a pebble beneath the ball of your foot may be associated with Morton’s neuroma.
Our team will assess your symptoms and discuss suitable management options. Evidence for focal shockwave therapy in Morton’s neuroma is limited, so its potential role requires careful individual consideration.
Your assessment may include:
Explore treatment options for persistent heel pain.
Plantar fasciitis can make your first steps in the morning uncomfortable and affect walking, standing and exercise.
We assess your symptoms and discuss whether focal shockwave therapy is appropriate, particularly when discomfort has persisted despite other care. Treatment may be considered alongside exercises, footwear advice and changes to activity.
Your care may include:
A considered approach to tendon pain and stiffness.
Achilles pain can make walking, running and climbing stairs difficult. Persistent symptoms are often described as Achilles tendinopathy.
Our team will assess the tendon and discuss suitable care. Where appropriate, focal shockwave therapy may form part of a broader rehabilitation plan.
Your assessment considers:
Whether further investigation is needed
Understand what is contributing to your hip pain.
Pain on the outside of your hip can affect walking, climbing stairs and lying on your side. Symptoms commonly described as hip bursitis may also involve the surrounding tendons.
An assessment helps clarify the cause and whether focal shockwave therapy could have a role in managing persistent lateral hip pain.
Your care may include:
Support for symptoms that affect everyday tasks.
Pain and stiffness in your hands or wrists can make gripping, lifting and household activities difficult.
Our team can assess your concerns and discuss management options. Evidence for focal shockwave therapy in hand and wrist osteoarthritis is limited, and it does not reverse arthritic joint changes.
Your assessment considers:
Explore care for persistent elbow pain.
Tennis elbow and golfer’s elbow can cause pain when gripping, lifting or using your arm repeatedly, whether at work, during sport or around the home.
We assess your symptoms and discuss whether focal shockwave therapy is appropriate alongside rehabilitation and adjustments to activities that aggravate your pain.
Your care may include:
Begin with a clear assessment of your shoulder symptoms.
Shoulder pain can make reaching, dressing and sleeping uncomfortable. Several conditions can cause similar symptoms, so understanding the problem is an important first step.
Our team will assess your concerns and discuss appropriate care. Focal shockwave therapy is not suitable for every shoulder condition, and evidence for shoulder bursitis specifically is limited.
Your assessment may include:
We take the time to understand your condition before recommending whether focal shockwave therapy is appropriate.
An assessment may be helpful if you are experiencing:
These symptoms do not automatically mean shockwave therapy is suitable. You don’t need to know which treatment you need before booking. We’ll assess your concerns and explain the available options.
Focal shockwave therapy uses concentrated acoustic energy directed through the skin to a selected treatment area. It is a non-invasive option that may be considered for certain persistent musculoskeletal conditions.
Focal shockwaves concentrate energy at a selected depth. Radial pressure waves spread out from the applicator, with their greatest energy closer to the skin’s surface. Your clinician will explain which approach, if any, is appropriate for your condition.
No. Suitability depends on your diagnosis, medical history, medications and the area being treated. An assessment is required before treatment is recommended.
Treatment can be uncomfortable, and the sensation varies depending on the area and settings used. Your clinician will explain what you may feel and check your tolerance during treatment.
The number and frequency of appointments depend on your condition, the treatment protocol and your response. We’ll discuss a proposed schedule after your assessment and review it as treatment progresses.
Possible side effects include temporary soreness, redness, swelling, bruising or altered sensation around the treatment area. Your clinician will explain the risks relevant to your condition before treatment.
Yes, where clinically appropriate. Your plan may include rehabilitation exercises, activity adjustments, footwear advice, orthotics or care from another health professional.
Outcomes vary, and a cure cannot be guaranteed. We’ll discuss the potential benefits, limitations and alternatives relevant to your condition.
Book an assessment. You don’t need to choose a treatment in advance. Our team will assess your concerns and recommend appropriate next steps.
Get a clearer understanding of your condition and the care options available to you.
Moving Forward Health offers personalised assessment and advice for persistent foot, tendon and joint concerns, including whether focal shockwave therapy is appropriate.