Regenerative Treatment for lower limb injuries
Are you suffering from chronic foot or ankle pain that hasn’t improved? At LYF Podiatry, Mona Vale, we offer leading-edge, non-surgical treatment options to stimulate healing and reduce pain for lower limb injuries,
What Is Shockwave Therapy?
Shockwave Therapy (also known as Extracorporeal Shockwave Therapy or ESWT) is a non-invasive treatment for musculoskeletal pain that uses high-energy sound waves to accelerate tissue repair, increase blood flow, and break down scar tissue.
Benefits of Shockwave Therapy:
- Reduces inflammation and chronic heel pain
- Improves blood circulation to support natural healing
- Breaks down calcification in tendons and ligaments
- Enhances mobility and function
What to Expect During Treatment:
- 15–20 minute in-clinic treatment
- Gel applied and shockwaves delivered with a handheld device
- No downtime – most patients return to normal activity same day
- 3–5 sessions spaced 1 week apart recommended
Shockwave therapy is effective for:
- Plantar fasciitis and heel pain
- Achilles tendonitis and tendinopathy
- Ankle sprains and chronic instability
- Heel spurs and calcific tendinopathy
- Sinus tarsi syndrome
- Posterior tibial tendon dysfunction
- Morton’s neuroma
- Hallux limitus / big toe joint arthritis
- Peroneal and tibialis tendon pain
- Midfoot arthritis and instability
- Neuropathic foot pain
