Shockwave Treatment For Plantar Fasciitis In Melbourne

Is your heel sore in the morning?

This if for you if you’re suffering with plantar fasciitis in Melbourne.

Do you dread putting your feet on the floor in the morning?

Have you tried stretching your arch and calf to no avail?

You feel ok during the day and think – maybe it’s getting better? But then next morning when you get out of bed it feels like standing on a stone 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 podiatry 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 Plantar Fasciitis

💊 Drug Free

Shockwave treatment for plantar fasciitis 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 plantar fasciitis

⏩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. Start treating your plantar fasciitis in Melbourne today.

Frequently Asked Questions

You can book online below through our portal with our friends from Pure Physio. Click through and choose Podiatry, Collins St and then an appointment time that suits you. We recommend choosing the 60 minute session for your session.

There’s a $15 surcharge on top of your podiatry session which is $150 for a 60 minute session or $115 for a 30 minute session.

If you have podiatry cover in your private health insurance you’ll get a rebate and only have to pay the gap (via Hicaps) for your podiatry session to treat your plantar fasciitis in Melbourne.

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 plantar fasciitis in Melbourne 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 plantar fasciitis in Melbourne now

Book online below, choose Podiatry, Collins Street and 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 heel pain 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 plantar fasciitis in Melbourne 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 sore heel.

More Shockwave Therapy Resources

• 5 Things You Must Know About Shockwave Therapy Before Starting Your Treatment
• The Do’s and Don’ts of Shockwave Therapy for Plantar Fasciitis
• Shockwave Treatment for Achilles Tendonitis in Melbourne
• Shockwave Therapy in Melbourne