Shockwave Therapy
Struggling with persistent tendon pain that isn't responding to rest or standard treatment? Shockwave therapy is a clinically proven, non-invasive treatment that uses targeted sound waves to stimulate your body's natural healing response — helping you get back to training faster.
At Q Sports Physio, our experienced physiotherapists deliver shockwave therapy as part of a comprehensive rehabilitation plan, tailored specifically for athletes and active individuals across London.
Conditions We Treat With Shockwave Therapy
Plantar Fasciitis (Heel Pain)
Pain and thickening of the tissue along the underside of the foot. Very common in runners and court sports. ESWT has some of the strongest clinical evidence for this condition, with research consistently showing significant improvements in pain and function.
Tennis Elbow (Lateral Epicondylitis)
Overuse pain on the outside of the elbow from repetitive gripping or wrist movements. Common in tennis, padel, and cycling. ESWT can help when other conservative treatments have not resolved symptoms.
Calcific Shoulder Tendinopathy
Calcium deposits within the rotator cuff tendons causing pain and restricted movement. ESWT has shown strong results in breaking down calcifications and reducing pain.
Achilles Tendinopathy
Chronic pain in the Achilles tendon from repetitive loading — running, jumping, or change-of-direction sports. Evidence supports ESWT particularly when combined with an eccentric loading programme.
Shin Splints (Medial Tibial Stress Syndrome)
Pain along the inner shinbone, particularly in runners who have increased training load. Emerging evidence supports ESWT as part of a broader load management plan.
Patellar Tendinopathy (Jumper's Knee)
Tendon pain just below the kneecap, common in sports involving jumping, sprinting, and direction changes. Typically treated with ESWT alongside targeted loading exercises.
What to Expect of Shockwave Therapy Treatment
Before your treatment
Every shockwave therapy session at Q Sports Physio begins with an assessment by one of our experienced physiotherapists. We will review your symptoms, injury history, and previous treatments before carrying out a clinical examination to confirm the diagnosis and explain how shockwave therapy fits into your rehabilitation plan.
Shockwave therapy is always delivered as part of a wider treatment approach, which may also include manual therapy, exercise prescription, and activity modification.
During your session
A coupling gel is applied before a handheld applicator delivers controlled shockwaves into the affected tissue. The intensity is gradually increased to a level that feels firm but tolerable and is adjusted throughout based on your feedback. Most sessions involve 5–10 minutes of active treatment time. Some temporary discomfort during treatment is normal, particularly around sensitive or irritated tissues.
After treatment
You can return to normal daily activities immediately after your session. Mild soreness, stiffness, or redness for 24–48 hours is common and forms part of the body’s normal healing response. We recommend avoiding anti-inflammatory medication such as ibuprofen for at least 48 hours after treatment, as this may interfere with the healing process stimulated by shockwave therapy.
A standard course of shockwave therapy consists of 3 to 6 sessions, spaced one week apart. The number of sessions depends on the specific condition, its severity, and your individual response to treatment.
Why Choose Q Sports Physio for Shockwave Thearpy in London?
Specialist sports physiotherapy clinic
We focus on treating athletes and active individuals. Our team understands the demands of sport and the urgency to return to training safely.
Experienced, qualified physiotherapists
All shockwave therapy at Q Sports Physio is delivered by chartered physiotherapists with specialist training in ESWT and sports rehabilitation. We only recommend shockwave therapy when the evidence supports it for your specific condition. It is always integrated into a tailored rehabilitation programme — never offered as a standalone quick fix.
Location Shockwave Therapy Treatment
Clinic Kew, Richmond – 283 Sandycombe Road, TW9 3LU
Flexible booking.
Book online, by phone, or via WhatsApp. Early morning, evening, and weekend appointments available at selected clinics.