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Stubborn heel or tendon pain that has not settled? Shockwave therapy may be the next step

You have rested it, stretched it, changed your shoes, and months later the pain is still there every morning. Shockwave therapy is a non-invasive treatment for tendon and fascia pain that has not responded to the usual approaches.

Medicare, NDIS, DVA and private health funds accepted.

Shockwave therapy uses acoustic pressure waves delivered through the skin to stimulate a healing response in tendon, fascia and bone. It is most often used for pain that has lasted several months and has not improved with exercise, footwear changes or orthotics.

It is not a stand-alone fix. Your podiatrist uses shockwave alongside a loading program, footwear advice and activity changes, so the tissue is being repaired and retrained at the same time.

Who does it affect?

adults with long-running heel, arch, Achilles or shin pain, including runners, workers on their feet and people carrying extra load through the foot.

How common is it?

shockwave is a well-established option in podiatry and sports medicine for tendinopathy and plantar heel pain.

What is the recovery like?

a course usually runs over several weeks, with changes building gradually rather than immediately.

Who should I see for treatment?

your podiatrist, who assesses first and delivers the treatment in clinic.

What funding options are available?

Medicare, NDIS, DVA and private health funds accepted.

What is shockwave therapy?

Shockwave therapy, also called extracorporeal shockwave therapy or ESWT, sends high-energy sound waves into a specific area of tissue through a handpiece pressed against your skin. Nothing is injected and nothing is cut.

Long-running tendon and fascia pain is usually not simple inflammation. The tissue has become degenerated, with disorganised fibres and a poor blood supply, which is why it stalls and stops improving on its own. Shockwave works by deliberately restarting that stalled repair process.

Increases blood flow: the waves trigger new small blood vessel formation in tissue that has a poor supply.
Stimulates cell activity: treated tissue produces more collagen-building activity, which supports repair.
Breaks down calcification: repeated pressure waves can help disrupt calcium deposits and thickened scar tissue.
Reduces pain signalling: the treatment alters how nerve endings in the area transmit pain.

If you are not yet sure what is causing your pain, book a podiatry assessment for heel pain (https://onepointhealth.com.au/treatments/heel-pain/) and get a diagnosis first.

Symptoms of Shockwave therapy

Shockwave is used for specific diagnoses rather than general soreness. Your podiatrist may raise it if you have:

Plantar heel pain or plantar fasciitis (https://onepointhealth.com.au/treatments/plantar-fasciitis/) that is worst on the first steps of the morning.

Achilles tendinopathy (https://onepointhealth.com.au/treatments/achilles-tendinopathy/) with pain and thickening at the back of the heel or mid-tendon.

A painful heel spur (https://onepointhealth.com.au/treatments/heel-spurs/) with calcification at the attachment point.

Shin pain from medial tibial stress syndrome that keeps returning when you build up running.

Your podiatrist assesses the tissue, confirms the diagnosis and checks the treatment is appropriate before any shockwave is delivered. Your plan may include:

A course of shockwave sessions

treatment is applied directly over the painful tissue, usually across several sessions spaced about a week apart, to build the repair response over time.

A progressive loading program

targeted strengthening reorganises new tissue along the lines of load, so the tendon or fascia tolerates walking, standing and running again.

Footwear and orthotic therapy

changing how force passes through the foot reduces the strain that caused the tissue to break down.

Activity and load management

adjusting training volume, work shifts or surfaces keeps the tissue below its irritation threshold while it repairs.

What to expect at your first appointment

Tell us what is going on

describe where the pain sits, how long it has been there, what makes it worse and everything you have already tried.

A full assessment

your podiatrist examines the painful tissue, tests your strength and range of motion, watches how you walk and checks whether shockwave is appropriate for you.

A clear plan

you find out your diagnosis, whether shockwave suits it, how many sessions are likely and what you need to do between them.

Review and adjust

your response is reviewed as the course progresses, and your loading program and footwear are adjusted as your pain settles.

When to book an appointment

Book an assessment if:

Your heel, arch, Achilles or shin pain has lasted three months or longer.
The pain limits your work, your walking or your training.
Stretching, rest, new shoes or over-the-counter insoles have not made a lasting difference.
You are unsure whether shockwave therapy is right for your diagnosis.

Looking after your lower back at home

These strategies suit most people with recent, uncomplicated back pain, and work alongside treatment rather than replacing it.

Increases blood flow: the waves trigger new small blood vessel formation in tissue that has a poor supply.
Stimulates cell activity: treated tissue produces more collagen-building activity, which supports repair.
Breaks down calcification: repeated pressure waves can help disrupt calcium deposits and thickened scar tissue.
Reduces pain signalling: the treatment alters how nerve endings in the area transmit pain.

Meet the team who treat this

Behind every appointment is a team of practitioners who know each other, trust each other and work together for you. Across seven clinics and nine disciplines, our team shares expertise, coordinates treatment plans and celebrates your progress together.

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Abijith Anand

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Aimee Fuller

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Alicia Whiticker

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Benjamin Tucker

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EPC, DVA, NDIS and WorkCover welcome

Nearly half of our appointments are funded through Medicare, DVA, NDIS or WorkCover. We manage the paperwork so you can focus on your health.

Medicare (EPC)

Your GP can refer you for up to five Medicare-rebated allied health sessions per calendar year. We accept EPC referrals for podiatry, physiotherapy, exercise physiology, dietetics and psychology.

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NDIS

We are a registered NDIS provider across podiatry, physiotherapy, exercise physiology, dietetics and psychology. We work directly with your plan manager and provide clear progress reporting.

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Medicare (EPC)

Your GP can refer you for up to five Medicare-rebated allied health sessions per calendar year. We accept EPC referrals for podiatry, physiotherapy, exercise physiology, dietetics and psychology.

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Medicare (EPC)

Your GP can refer you for up to five Medicare-rebated allied health sessions per calendar year. We accept EPC referrals for podiatry, physiotherapy, exercise physiology, dietetics and psychology.

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Made by us. Stocked by us. Worn by you

Great care is not just what happens in your appointment. It is what supports you in the thousands of steps you take between visits. Our footwear store and orthotics lab are both part of the OnePointHealth team, designed to keep your treatment working long after you have walked out the door.

Shoes our podiatrists wear and recommend

Footwear shapes how you move, how you recover and how comfortable you feel at the end of the day. Our podiatry team chooses the range stocked at our footwear store, which means the shoes on the shelf are the ones we genuinely recommend to our patients.

Selected and reviewed by our podiatry team
Fitted in person with biomechanical advice on hand
Refreshed each season to reflect what is working for our patients

Custom orthotics, made by our own team

Every pair of orthotics we prescribe is designed by your podiatrist and made by our own manufacturing team. That means shorter turnaround times, a clearer point of contact, and a podiatrist who can adjust your orthotics directly if anything needs refining over time.

Designed by your podiatrist, made by our manufacturing team
Used to support recovery from heel pain, sports injuries, gait concerns and foot complications related to diabetes
Reviewed and adjusted by the same practitioner as your needs change

Seven clinics across three regions

Find a clinic near you. Each location is staffed by local practitioners who know your community.

Penrith

Western Sydney

Our largest centre, with our full range of services under one roof.

510/536 High St, Penrith NSW 2750

TBD

Ropes Crossing

Western Sydney

Podiatry, at Ropes Crossing Village.

1B/2 Central Pl, Ropes Crossing NSW 2760

TBD

Blaxland

Western Sydney

Podiatry, physiotherapy, exercise physiology and group classes.

10 Layton Ave, Blaxland NSW 2774

TBD

Springwood

Western Sydney

Podiatry, dietetics and a boutique footwear store.

20 Ferguson Road, Springwood NSW 2777

TBD

Katoomba

Western Sydney

Podiatry, physiotherapy, dietetics and psychology, in a restored 1914 cottage.

69 Megalong Street, Katoomba NSW 2780

TBD

Ryde

Western Sydney

Podiatry, physiotherapy, dietetics, exercise physiology and psychology, with a footwear store and gait analysis.

819 Victoria Road, corner of Shepherd Street, Ryde NSW 2112

TBD

Lindfield

Western Sydney

Podiatry, with mobile podiatry across the North Shore and Northern Beaches.

2/324 Pacific Highway, Lindfield NSW 2070

TBD

Ready to move past pain that will not settle?

Find out whether shockwave therapy suits your diagnosis. Book a podiatry assessment at your nearest clinic.

Frequently asked questions

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