What is Shockwave Therapy?
Many tendon injuries don't simply improve with rest. If you've had pain for several months despite exercise, manual therapy or activity modification, shockwave therpay may help stimulate your body's natural healing response.
At Light Blue Clinic, we use the Gymna ShockMaster 500 alongside a personlised rehabilitation programme tailored to your condition and goals. We belive the best outcomes come from combining evidence-based shockwave therapy with targeted exercises, education and load managment, helping reduce pain, restore function and supporting long-term recovery rather than simply providing temporary symptom relief.
Conditions Commonly Treated with Shockwave Therapy
Plantar Fasciitis
Persistent heel pain, particularly during the first steps in the morning. Shockwave therapy may help stimulate healing and reduce long-standing symptoms.
Achilles Tendinopathy
Pain and stiffness in the Achilles tendon that can affect walking, running and sport. Often used alongside progressive loading exercises to support recovery.
Tennis Elbow
Pain on the outside of the elbow affecting gripping, lifting and everyday activities. Shockwave therapy may help improve pain and function in persistent cases.
Golfer’s Elbow
Pain on the inside of the elbow caused by repetitive loading or overuse. Treatment is combined with personalised rehabilitation to promote long-term recovery.
Patellar Tendinopathy
Common in runners and jumping sports, causing pain below the kneecap. Shockwave therapy may support tendon healing alongside a structured strengthening programme.
Calcific Shoulder Tendinopathy
Shoulder pain associated with calcium deposits within the rotator cuff tendons. Shockwave therapy may help reduce pain and improve shoulder function.
How Does Shockwave Therapy Work?
Shockwave therapy delivers high-energy acoustic waves into the affected tissue. These impulses stimulate the body’s natural healing response and are thought to encourage tissue repair, improve blood flow and reduce pain.
Treatment usually lasts around 5–10 minutes, depending on the area being treated. Most people require a course of 3–6 sessions, combined with a personalised rehabilitation programme to achieve the best results.
What to Expect
Comprehensive assessment before treatment
Diagnosis confirmed
Discussion of suitability
Personalised rehabilitation programme
Shockwave treatment (approximately 5–10 minutes)
Advice about activity modification
Follow-up appointments to monitor progress
Why Choose Light Blue Clinic?
✅ Experienced MSK clinicians
✅ Registered Osteopaths and Physiotherapists
✅ Trusted by Cambridge athletes, runners and rowing clubs
✅ Individual treatment plans
✅ Gymna ShockMaster 500 technology
✅ Rehabilitation advice included
✅ Convenient Cambridge clinic in Girton