Is your Achilles stiff and sore in the morning?
This if for you if you’re suffering with Achilles tendonitis in Pascoe Vale.
Do you dread putting your feet on the floor in the morning?
Have you tried stretching but it doesn’t seem to fix it?
You feel ok during the day and think – maybe it’s getting better? But then next morning when you get out of bed it’s back to being stiff and sore again?
You’ve tried anti-inflammatories which help you feel a little better but you know they’re not fixing the problem and worried about their side effects.
Step 1
Book your initial physiotherapy session online at a convenient time that suits you
Step 2
Start your shockwave treatment cycle
Step 3
Step out of bed with a spring in your step again
Shockwave Treatment For Achilles Tendonitis
💊 Drug Free
Shockwave treatment for Achilles tendonitis is safe with minimal side effects
💉 Needle Free
Non-invasive with no sharps
👩🔬Proven Effective
Multiple large clinical trials have shown shockwave therapy to be a successful treatment for Achilles tendonitis
⏩Fast
Effects can be felt immediately and treatment cycles range from 3 to 6 sessions
Spring out of bed like 20 year old you again and stop limping and worrying.
Frequently Asked Questions
Online, scroll down below and choose Physio – Initial Appointment for a session time that suits you.
There’s a $15 surcharge on top of your physiotherapy session which is $95 for a 30 minute session.
If you have physiotherapy cover in your private health insurance you’ll get a rebate and only have to pay the gap (via Hicaps) for your physiotherapy session.
We’re not going to lie, there’s a mild initial discomfort when starting shockwave therapy but it feels (although has a completely different method of action) like a good deep tissue massage release.
While you’ll feel the improvements immediately it a full treatment cycle usually takes between 3 and 6 sessions spread over as many weeks.
If shockwave isn’t likely to help you we won’t waste your valuable time. We’ll work out your diagnosis and what you can do to treat it. You’ll have your personalised treatment plan to achieve your goals.
Shockwave treatment for achilles tendonitis isn’t for anyone with bone tumours, haemophilia or during pregnancy. It’s also not for acute injuries like achilles tendon ruptures.
Secure your session for your achilles tendonitis in Pascoe Vale now
Book online, choose Physio – Initial Appointment at a time that suits you.
We’ll be ready to do the rest. Your assessment, diagnosis and shockwave treatment can start right away. But if shockwave treatment isn’t appropriate for your Achilles tendon don’t worry. We won’t waste your time. We’ll tell you and give you an appropriate treatment plan to help.
References
- The effectiveness of extracorporeal shock wave therapy in lower limb tendinopathy: a systematic review (2014)
- Extracorporeal shock wave therapy is effective in treating chronic plantar fasciitis: a meta-analysis of RCTs (2013).
- The biological effects of extracorporeal shock wave therapy (eswt) on tendon tissue (2012)
Still not convinced?
If you’ve struggled with Achilles pain from tendonitis in Pascoe Vale for a long time it might seem a bit far fetched that a new treatment can help you overcome your sore and stiff mornings. Here’s one of our podiatrists with his experience with shockwave treatment for his Achilles.
Other services in Pascoe Vale
- Pascoe Vale Physiotherapy
- Pascoe Vale Podiatry
- Pascoe Vale Exercise Physiology
- Group Exercise Classes in Pascoe Vale
