Two Powerful Modalities
Radial & Focused Shockwave Therapy
Benefits Of
Shockwave Therapy
Radial shockwaves, also called soft shocks, use compressed air to generate pressure waves that deliver their greatest energy at the skin’s surface but lose intensity as they penetrate deeper. This makes them ideal for treating broad superficial conditions such as plantar fasciitis, tennis elbow and Achilles tendon issues. Transmitters can address both local spots and wider areas by breaking up adhesions, releasing trigger points and accelerating the healing process.
In contrast, focused shockwaves, also known as hard shocks, use a cylindrical coil to generate high energy pulses that converge in a precise deep tissue focal zone, targeting calcifications, non unions and tendon pathologies close to bone while limiting damage to surrounding soft tissues.
Combining Therapies
At Pulse Therapy we seamlessly integrate radial and focused shockwave treatments into a single session when needed. This ensures each patient benefits from the ideal combination of surface coverage and deep-tissue penetration for optimal healing.
Target & Depth
Focused shockwaves concentrate high-energy pulses into deep structures (up to 12 cm) for bones, calcifications and non-unions, while radial waves disperse medium-energy pulses across superficial soft tissues (up to ~4 cm).
Non-Invasive & Zero Downtime
Both modalities avoid surgery. Radial guarantees zero downtime and immediate return to activity, and focused delivers precision with only mild, brief discomfort.
Biological Stimulation
Focused therapy drives deep growth-factor release, angiogenesis and tissue regeneration; radial therapy enhances superficial microcirculation and fibroblast activation.
Adjustable Penetration
Quicker Recovery
Blended Treatments
Combine the two shockwave therapies for a treatment that first uses radial waves to ease surface pain and improve circulation, then switches to focused waves to break up deep calcifications and promote tissue repair.
You’ll experience minimal discomfort, shorter sessions and quicker recovery—so you can get back to your routine faster and with more confidence in your results.
Start Feeling Better, Faster
Shockwave Therapy Treatments
- Acute Injuries
- Bone and Stress Fractures
- Tib Post/Peroneal Tendons
- Insertional Achilles Pain
- Hamstring Muscle Injuries
- Frozen shoulder (Adhesive Capsulitis)
- Medial Tibial Stress Syndrome
- Coccydynia
- Myofascial Pain
- Plantar Fasciitis
- Bursitis
- Scar Tissue
- Delayed Bone healing
- Tendinopathies
- Wound Healing
- Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
- Stiff Big Toe (Hallux Rigidus)
- Stress Fractures
- Knee & Joint Arthritis/Medial Knee OA
- Trigger Finger
- Chronic Pelvic Pain
- Avascular necrosis of hip
- Morton Neuroma
- Tibialis Posterior Tendon Syndrome
- Shoulder Pain
Non-Surgical
Eliminates Pain
Affordable
No Negative Side Effects
Accelerated Healing
Shockwave Statistics
Shockwave Therapy
Frequently Asked Questions
- Plantar Fasciitis
- Tennis Elbow
- Golfers Elbow
- Rotator Cuff
- Tendinitis Hip
- Bursitis Achilles
- Tendinitis
- Jumpers Knee
- Shin Splints
- Osgood-Schlatter's Disease
- Myofascial Trigger Point Relief
- And more
Yes! This type of therapy is considered safe, non-invasive, low cost and without the dangers of the surgical procedure and postoperative pain.
We apply shock waves through a specially designed hand piece that produces strong energy pulses for short periods of time. These high energy acoustic waves are transmitted through the surface of the skin directly to the affected tissue areas in a controlled procedure. Shockwaves have a mechanical effect on the tissue which stimulates the cells in the body which are responsible for healing. The micro trauma of the repeated shockwave creates new blood flow to the area. It is the new blood flow that promotes tissue healing.
Focused shockwave therapy works by generating high-energy acoustic pulses outside the body and focusing them via an acoustic lens or electromagnetic transducer to a precise point within deep tissues. Upon impact, these pulses create rapid pressure changes that induce mechanotransduction—converting mechanical forces into biochemical signals—which triggers the release of growth factors, promotes neovascularization and fibroblast activity, and breaks down pathological calcifications. The combined primary mechanical effects and secondary biological responses accelerate tissue repair, reduce pain through analgesic pathways, and restore function in chronic and acute musculoskeletal conditions.
Shockwave treatment is usually done once a week for 3-6 weeks, depending on results. The treatment itself can cause mild discomfort, but it only lasts 4-5 minutes, and the intensity can be adjusted to keep it comfortable.
After the shockwave session you will be able to move the body part normally. Many of our patients feel a significant reduction in pain following a shockwave treatment. However, normally within 2-4 hours after the session they experience some temporary soreness and tenderness in the area.
In the days following shockwave therapy, you may experience swelling and redness in the treated area. This can make your pain feel worse, but this is indicative of the healing process, is completely normal and will subside within a day or two.
Shockwave Therapy Treatments
- Plantar fasciitis
- Achilles tendinopathy
- Jumper’s knee (Patellar Tendonitis)
- Treatment of tendinopathy
- Hamstring muscle injuries
- Bursitis
- Stiff big toe (hallux rigidus)
- Non-healing ulcers
- Tendonitis
- Scar tissue
- Calcific tendinitis of the rotator cuff
- Frozen shoulder (adhesive capsulitis)
- Broken bones that have failed to heal
- Shoulder pain
- Tennis elbow
- Heel spurs
- Shin splints
- Stress fractures
- Enhancing bone healing
- Muscle and connective tissue injuries
- And more
Advantages Of
Focused Shockwave Therapy
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Precision Targeting
Delivers high-energy pulses to deep tissues—bones, calcifications, delayed unions with pinpoint accuracy.
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Non-Invasive
Provides a surgical-free alternative, cutting patient risk and recovery time.
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Cellular Stimulation
Triggers growth-factor release to drive deep tissue regeneration.
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Deep Penetration
Reaches up to 12 cm with specialized attachments for maximum effectiveness.
What Is
Focused Shockwave Therapy
Its high-density energy and fast impulse make it ideal for chronic tendinopathies, bone stress injuries and deep trigger points, with proven use in orthopedics, sports medicine, urology and dermatology.
Benefits Of
Shockwave Therapy
The force created by these bubbles penetrates tissue and stimulates cells in the body that are responsible for bone and connective tissue healing. In many instances, shockwave therapy is most effective in cases where the human body has not been able to heal itself on its own.