Sidelined by the same injury for months? Focused shockwave targets the stubborn spots that rest and stretching haven't reached. Paired with your physical therapy plan, it's built to help get you back to running, lifting and playing.
Call to schedule your intro visit. Mon–Thu 8am–6pm, Fri 8am–12pm.
Focused shockwave therapy sends acoustic pulses through the skin to a precise point in the injured tissue. Unlike radial devices, which spread energy near the surface, a focused unit concentrates it at a set depth, so it can reach deeper tendons as well as tissue closer to the skin.
Research on shockwave for some tendon and soft tissue problems suggests it may help reduce pain and improve function, especially when the problem has hung around for months. At AZPI it is always part of a plan, alongside the exercise and loading work that helps tissue get stronger.
Different injuries sit at different depths. The depth is adjusted for each treatment so the energy is concentrated where the problem is, not just on the surface.
Plantar fascia, tennis and golfer's elbow, patellar tendon, mid-Achilles
Rotator cuff, low back muscles, hamstrings and quads, Achilles insertion, shin splints
Deep glutes and piriformis, hip flexor tendons, outer hip tendons
Shockwave is most often used for tendon, fascia and muscle problems that have been slow to heal. It tends to be considered when:
The most common reason people try shockwave.
Irritation of the thick band of tissue along the bottom of the foot, often near where it attaches to the heel.
Overload of the Achilles tendon, either in the middle of the tendon or where it attaches to the heel bone.
For the tendons that take a beating with every jump, squat and stair.
Overload of the tendon that runs from the bottom of the kneecap to the shin.
Overload of the tendon just above the kneecap, where the thigh muscles attach.
Deep tendons that are hard to reach, which is where focused depth helps.
Overload of the gluteal tendons on the outside of the hip, sometimes called trochanteric bursitis.
Overload of the hamstring tendon where it attaches to the sit bone.
For overhead athletes and anyone whose shoulder aches reaching up.
Calcium deposits that build up in the rotator cuff tendons and can be seen on X-ray or ultrasound.
Overload of the rotator cuff tendons that help lift and rotate the arm.
Grip-related tendon pain that lingers long after the round or the workday.
Overload of the tendons on the outside of the elbow that extend the wrist and fingers.
Overload of the tendons on the inside of the elbow that flex the wrist.
For jaw pain and tension that hasn't let up.
Pain and tension in the jaw joint and the chewing muscles around it.
Offered privately as part of our pelvic floor program.
Long-standing pain or tightness in the pelvic floor muscles, in men and women.
Low-intensity shockwave is being studied for some men with mild to moderate ED. Research results are mixed, and it isn't right for everyone.
Shockwave may also be considered for other long-standing muscle, tendon and soft tissue problems, including:
Every patient is screened at the intro visit, and we'll tell you honestly if shockwave isn't the right tool for your injury. Not sure? Call 480-500-1446 and ask.
Shockwave works alongside a strengthening plan so results have something to build on.
Our team works with runners, lifters, weekend warriors and everyone in between.
No double-booking. Your session has our full attention from start to finish.
A family-owned East Valley clinic that has helped tens of thousands of patients.
Give our front desk a call. We'll answer your questions, check that shockwave makes sense for you and find a time that works.
We review your history, screen for safety, explain the plan and give your first treatment, all in one visit.
Most plans run 3 to 6 sessions about a week apart, paired with your PT visits. We track pain and function along the way so you can see what's changing.
One visit to find out if shockwave is right for you
480-500-1446 · Mon–Thu 8am–6pm, Fri 8am–12pm
Cash pay. Shockwave is billed directly, not to insurance. Most plans don't cover it for muscle and tendon problems.
HSA & FSA. We'll give you a receipt you can submit. Reimbursement depends on your plan.
Medicare patients. We'll review coverage and paperwork with you before your first session.
Call our front desk at 480-500-1446, Monday through Thursday 8am to 6pm or Friday 8am to 12pm. We schedule shockwave by phone so we can answer your questions and make sure it's a good fit before you come in.
Most people feel a strong tapping or pressure. It can be uncomfortable over the sorest spots, and the intensity is adjusted as you go. Some soreness for a day or two afterward is common.
Most plans run 3 to 6 sessions about a week apart. We'll recommend a number at your intro visit based on your condition and how long you've had it.
Cost depends on how many sessions your plan calls for. Give us a call at 480-500-1446 and we'll walk you through pricing before you book.
Most insurance plans, including Medicare, don't cover shockwave for muscle and tendon problems, so it's a cash-pay service. We can give you a receipt for your HSA or FSA.
Yes. Shockwave is its own short appointment and can be scheduled right before or after your regular physical therapy visit. Just ask the front desk when you call.
Shockwave isn't right for everyone. Pregnancy, cancer in the treatment area, bleeding disorders or blood thinners, open growth plates and some implanted devices can rule it out. We screen for these at the intro visit.
Our Pulse Wave device is made in the USA by an FDA-registered medical device manufacturer. Like many shockwave devices used for muscle and tendon pain, it isn't FDA-cleared to treat specific conditions, which is one reason we screen every patient and use it as part of a physical therapy plan.
Radial devices spread energy out from the surface, so it fades with depth. Focused devices like ours concentrate energy at an adjustable depth, which makes it possible to target deeper tissue as well as areas close to the skin.
Call to schedule your intro visit. We'll screen you, build your plan and give your first treatment, all in one visit.
Mon–Thu 8am–6pm · Fri 8am–12pm
Results vary, and no specific outcome is guaranteed. Shockwave therapy is not a cure for any disease or condition. Every patient is screened to determine whether it is appropriate for them. Arizona Performance Institute, 8607 E Pecos Rd, Ste 116, Mesa, AZ 85212.
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