What To Expect from Focused Shockwave Therapy

Focused shockwave therapy is a non-invasive form of treatment. When combined with physiotherapy, it accelerates healing, reduces pain, and improves functional mobility for many conditions including Achilles tendinopathy, plantar fasciitis, frozen shoulder, tennis elbow, slipped/herniated discs, Dupuytren's Contracture and more.

This page explains what to expect from your consultation to completing your treatment plan, so you feel informed and confident every step of the way.

Book a FREE phone consultation (through our online booking button) or contact us by email, with no commitment, pressure, or obligation to find out if focused shockwave therapy is the right treatment path for you.

Free Phone Consultation

Each phone consultation lasts 30 minutes, with additional time available if needed — and it’s completely FREE.

During this call, we will:

Discuss your presenting condition(s) and goals.
Explain how shockwave therapy works and whether it’s suitable for your condition.
Answer any questions about the process, sessions, and expected outcomes.

Once your free phone consultation is booked, you’ll receive confirmation by email.

Assessment

After your phone consultation, you can book a 30-minute or 1-hour assessment to see us at our clinic in Richmond, London.

During this session, we will:

Take a detailed account of your condition and medical history.
Perform a physical assessment of the affected area.
Use diagnostic techniques to confirm that Focused Shockwave is the optimal pathway for your specific injury.
Create a personalised treatment plan to maximise rehabilitation potential.

Sessions

Sessions are part of your treatment plan, which starts with 5x 30-minute treatment sessions of focused shockwave combined with physiotherapy, usually spaced about one week apart.
You can view a full breakdown of clinic fees on our prices page.

The number of sessions may vary depending on your condition and response to treatment.
Additional sessions can be added if necessary, with your consent.
Initial treatment plans are paid for in full, either together when booking the assessment, or after the initial assessment.

Procedure

Each session includes a combination of focused shockwave therapy and physiotherapy.

The intensity and frequency of the shockwaves are adjusted based on your pain tolerance and the characteristics of your condition.
High-quality ultrasound gel is used to ensure effective energy transfer.
You will hear a rhythmic clicking sound as the acoustic waves are delivered.
If applicable to your condition, wear loose-fitting clothes or bring shorts.

Homework

Depending on your condition, you may be given stretch and/or exercise programs to complete at home.

This helps progress rehab between treatment sessions, maximise recovery and minimise clinic time.
Following these programs supports long-term improvements and reduces the risk of recurrence.

Questions?

For further details, more info and answers to some common questions, visit our FAQ pages or contact us.

Conditions Commonly Treated

Focused shockwave therapy is commonly used in our Richmond clinic for:

See our conditions page for a more comprehensive list of the conditions we treat here at Be Vibrant Physio.

Book your FREE phone consultation through the online booking button below.

Super attentive service, and miracle result!

After 2.5 years of problems with my collarbone, the shockwaves helped me immensely. Nim was great and very professional throughout - before and after pics!

Hamstring tendinopathy

I was unable to play tennis due to hamstring tendinopathy for many months and it did not improve until I had a course of shockwave treatments which have been very successful. Nim is very pleasant and is genuinely interested and enthusiastic about seeing an improvement in your condition. She is very knowledgeable and information and advice she gives is always based on up to date research.

Healing long-standing sports injuries

I was recommended focused shockwave therapy for a hamstring tendinopathy that had not been resolved through traditional physio. I found Nim, and her treatment has been excellent. After years of pain, I am delighted with the results. She is so knowledgeable and I've learnt a lot from her. How I approach sports training has changed forever for the good! She is also a lovely and interesting person to talk to: I always learned something new in each treatment session.

Finally someone who cares about healing.

It’s difficult to know where to start but I found Nim after hearing a podcast about shockwave therapy, Google led me there and my first meeting with her gave me the reassurance to give her a go.
I suffered a spinal fracture nearly ten years ago, recurring sciatica, lower back pain, daily aches and stiffness. A diagnosis of arthritis and years of chiropractors, osteo’s, physio’s and rheumatologists.
Nim took one look at me and noticed my pelvic twist, my imbalance caused from years of compensating for pain. Coupled with focused shockwave to repair the damage that never properly healed and targeted stretches, nothing rocket science or hard to fit in to a busy schedule. Now I am pain free for the first time that I can remember, my mobility has returned and the ‘arthritis’ gone.
Thankyou Nim, you are a true healer and proof that there is help out there if you are strong and willing enough to refuse a lifelong diagnosis and find the help you need. 11 stars from me.

Rotator cuff issues

I was told how good Nim was by another satisfied client which was why I decided to finally tackle a decades old problem - a horrible crunchy rotator cuff which was limiting my arm movement. The shockwave therapy really works and Nim is both very friendly and extremely knowledgeable, supporting the therapy with a programme of exercises to do at home. I've got far more movement in my shoulder now, thanks to Nim!

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