Radial Shockwave Therapy (RSWT) in Forest Hill

We offer radial shockwave therapy for selected cases of persistent heel and tendon pain, including plantar fasciitis.

Plantar fasciitis and chronic heel pain

Plantar fasciitis, often called a “heel spur”, is one of the most common causes of chronic foot pain. Around 10% of people will experience plantar fasciitis at some point in their life.

It is essentially an overuse injury of the thick ligament running underneath the foot from the heel to the forefoot. Ongoing strain can lead to degeneration, small tears and persistent pain.

There are many possible causes of plantar fasciitis and, even with good treatment, some cases are stubborn and slow to resolve. Pain can start to affect both day-to-day life and your ability to stay active or participate in sport. In addition to traditional care, we offer shockwave therapy as a non-invasive option for some of these long-standing cases.

What is extracorporeal shockwave therapy?

Extracorporeal shockwave therapy (ESWT) produces high-energy shock waves and delivers them to the affected tissue through the skin.

• The therapy aims to activate the body’s own healing response at the painful site.
• Improved blood flow and the formation of new blood vessels support better local metabolism.
• This can stimulate cell repair and, in some cases, help break down small calcium deposits.

The goal is to reduce chronic pain and improve function over a series of treatments.

Gentle, non-invasive treatment

Shockwave therapy is a walk-in, walk-out procedure. There is no surgery, no injections and no need for anaesthesia, ultrasound guidance or medication during treatment.

Most people can return to normal daily activity straight after a session and do not require time off work. For suitable cases, it offers a simple, non-invasive option with a low risk of complications.

Common problems we use shockwave therapy for

We reserve shockwave for stubborn soft tissue problems where simpler measures have not been enough. Typical uses include:

• Chronic heel pain and plantar fasciitis
• Persistent Achilles tendon pain
• Long-standing shin pain related to running or impact sport
• Other chronic sports foot and ankle injuries where tendon or fascia overload is the main issue

Book a shockwave therapy assessment

If you have long-standing heel or tendon pain that has not settled with usual care, shockwave therapy may be one option to discuss. You can book an assessment online or call the clinic to arrange an appointment.

Lefort Podiatry offers radial shockwave therapy for patients from Forest Hill and surrounding suburbs including Blackburn, Burwood East and Vermont.