Shockwave Therapy

Shockwave Therapy may be discussed for selected persistent musculoskeletal conditions following evaluation, most commonly persistent plantar heel pain.

It is considered as part of a broader care plan rather than the automatic first treatment for heel pain, and it is not automatically appropriate for every patient with heel pain.

Candidacy follows a diagnosis and an appropriate course of basic conservative care. Whether it is reasonable in your case is decided in person.

1. We confirm the diagnosis and review what has already been tried.
2. Care is provided in our Tempe office.
3. Dr. Wright explains what the option involves and what the alternatives are.
4. We reassess your response and adjust the overall plan accordingly.

Evidence supports possible benefit for some patients with persistent plantar heel pain, although protocols and individual outcomes vary. Some analyses find improvement compared with placebo or corticosteroid injection at certain follow-up intervals, while others do not find a significant pain advantage over other nonsurgical treatments.

We do not publish treatment counts, energy levels, or success rates.

Device-specific indications, contraindications, settings, and safety statements require exact manufacturer and regulatory documentation, so they are reviewed with you in the office rather than published here.

Alternatives may include continued conservative care, stretching and rehabilitation, orthotic support, MLS® Laser Therapy, or other options depending on your diagnosis.

Does shockwave therapy work?

Systematic reviews report possible improvement in pain or function for selected patients with persistent plantar heel pain. Results vary between studies, and no universal claim of superiority is justified.

Is it the first treatment for heel pain?

No. It is discussed after diagnosis and an appropriate course of basic conservative care.

How many sessions are needed?

The optimal protocol remains unsettled in the research, so we do not publish a fixed number of treatments.

To ask whether shockwave therapy fits your situation, request an appointment or call 480-831-0700. New to the practice? Start with new-patient information.