Shockwave Therapy

Advanced treatment designed to accelerate recovery, reduce pain and enhance tissue healing

Shockwave therapy is an evidence-based treatment that uses acoustic soundwaves to stimulate healing and improve tissue function in chronic and persistent musculoskeletal conditions.

At Helix Recovery, shockwave therapy is integrated alongside hands-on treatment and exercise rehabilitation to help improve recovery outcomes and support long-term resilience - not just temporary symptom relief.

How it works:

  • Stimulate collagen production and tissue repair

  • Promote re-vascularisation (the formation of new blood vessels)

  • Improve the body’s ability to remodel chronically overloaded tissue

  • Reduce pain sensitivity through effects on substance P and local pain signaling pathways

  • Improve tissue function and long-term load tolerance

Shockwave therapy has been shown to be effective in the management of:

  • Tendinopathy

  • Plantar fasciitis

  • Shoulder pain

  • Tennis & golfer’s elbow

  • Achilles pain

  • Hip pain

  • Chronic muscular tightness and trigger points

Treatment is tailored to the individual and adjusted based on tissue sensitivity, recovery stage and overall rehabilitation goals.

Shockwave therapy is commonly combined with exercise rehabilitation and load management strategies to improve movement quality, tissue capacity and long-term outcomes.

At Helix Recovery, shockwave therapy is delivered using a premium EMS DolorClast® system - one of the most extensively researched and clinically recognised shockwave platforms available.

The quality of a shockwave device can significantly influence treatment consistency, energy delivery and patient comfort. The EMS system is designed to deliver precise and reliable energy output across a broad range of treatment settings, allowing treatment to be tailored to both acute and chronic presentations.

Features of the EMS system include:

  • The EMS DolorClast platform is one of the most extensively researched shockwave systems available and has received FDA clearance for specific musculoskeletal applications.

  • Consistent energy delivery across treatment frequencies

  • Broad treatment versatility for both tendon and muscular conditions

  • Clinically recognised technology used internationally in sports medicine and rehabilitation settings

Why the Technology Matters

Healthcare professional using ultrasound device on a patient's arm.