Increases blood flow
May help increase blood flow to the treated area, supporting the body's own healing response.
Shockwave Therapy · Yagoona NSW
Chronic pain,
Chronic pain,
meet its match.
Extracorporeal Shockwave Therapy (ESWT) uses focused sound waves to stimulate healing in stubborn, long-standing injuries. It's non-invasive and evidence-based, delivered by our AHPRA-registered physiotherapists and chiropractors as part of a structured treatment plan — not as a stand-alone quick fix.
Ryan Tamerji
Mohammad El-Helou
Lilly Anny
444 Hume HwyYagoona · parking at rear
No referralneeded to book
How shockwave therapy helps
Targeted energy,
Targeted energy,
real tissue response.
Extracorporeal Shockwave Therapy (ESWT) delivers focused, high-energy sound waves into injured tissue. It's non-invasive, evidence-based, and commonly used by physiotherapists and chiropractors to support the body's own repair process — particularly for pain that has lingered for three months or more.
Stimulates tissue repair
Encourages the tissue-repair and regeneration process in injured tendons and other soft tissue.
Breaks down scar tissue
May help break down scar tissue and calcific deposits that build up around chronic, long-standing injuries.
Reduces pain & sensitivity
Can help settle pain and sensitivity, particularly in tendons that haven't responded to rest alone.
Non-invasive
Delivered with gel and a handheld applicator against the skin — no needles, injections or surgery.
Backed by research
A well-studied treatment option, typically used alongside physiotherapy or chiropractic care for chronic conditions.
What we treat
Common reasons
Common reasons
people try shockwave.
/ PLANTAR FASCIITIS & HEEL PAIN
When every first step hurts
Persistent heel and arch pain that hasn't settled with rest, stretching or other treatment.
/ TENNIS & GOLFER'S ELBOW
When gripping something starts to sting
Lateral or medial elbow pain from repetitive gripping, lifting or racquet sports.
/ CHRONIC TENDON PAIN
When tendon pain settles in for the long haul
Achilles and patellar tendinopathy that lingers well beyond the usual healing window.
ALSO TREATED REGULARLY
- Shoulder tendinopathy
- Jumper's knee (patellar tendinopathy)
- Achilles tendinopathy
- Chronic heel pain
- Posterior tibial tendon issues
- Calf muscle stiffness
- Myofascial trigger points
- Adhesive capsulitis (frozen shoulder)
- Long-standing tendon pain (3+ months)
- Pain that hasn't responded to rest
Not sure if shockwave is right for your injury? Every plan starts with an assessment — if shockwave isn't the right fit, we'll point you toward what is, including our physiotherapists and chiropractors under the same roof.
Meet the team behind your treatment
Delivered by clinicians,
Delivered by clinicians,
not a machine alone.
Shockwave therapy at Next Phase isn't run by a separate dedicated team — it's delivered by our AHPRA-registered physiotherapists and chiropractors as part of your broader treatment plan.
Ryan Tamerji
Physiotherapist · B PhysiotherapyRyan trained at Western Sydney University with clinical experience across acute care, musculoskeletal and sports settings. He has a particular interest in return-to-sport rehab, using evidence-based exercise prescription and graded loading strategies — often alongside shockwave therapy for stubborn tendon injuries.
Book with RyanLilly Anny
Chiropractor · Macquarie UniversityLilly is a chiropractor who trained at Macquarie University. Shockwave Therapy is one of the techniques she offers as part of her approach to chronic tendon and joint pain, alongside hands-on chiropractic care.
Book with LillyMohammad El-Helou
ChiropractorMohammad takes a hands-on, patient-centred approach, offering a wide range of therapies including spinal adjustments, soft tissue work, dry needling, dry cupping, Hijama and shockwave therapy.
Book with MohammadHave a preferred practitioner? Just let us know when you book.
Your first shockwave session
Know exactly
Know exactly
what to expect.
We assess
Your practitioner reviews your injury history and confirms shockwave therapy is a suitable option before any treatment begins.
We treat
A soft gel is applied and the handheld applicator generates a loud, rhythmic tapping sound. You may feel some tingling before the pain-relieving effects — intensity is adjusted for your comfort.
We plan ahead
Sessions are short and generally well tolerated, with mild to moderate discomfort possible. Your practitioner will explain what to expect between sessions.
Do you need a referral? No — you can book directly for shockwave therapy. If you're claiming through WorkCover, CTP, DVA or a Medicare Chronic Disease Management plan, please bring your GP referral, as those claim types generally require one.
Typical course of treatment
Sessions that
Sessions that
build on each other.
Shockwave therapy is usually delivered as weekly sessions, often across three to six treatments depending on the condition. Watch a typical course fall into line as you scroll.
Assess & first treatment
Your practitioner confirms shockwave is a suitable option, explains what to expect, and delivers your first treatment.
Build the response
Most people have further weekly sessions here, often alongside progressive loading and strengthening exercises.
Reassess & progress
Your practitioner reviews your progress and decides whether further sessions, or a different approach, would help.
Timeframes shown are examples only, based on a typical course of three to six sessions — conditions that have been present longer may take more time to respond. Clinical research on shockwave therapy has reported meaningful improvement for many people within the first few sessions, but individual response varies, and your practitioner will track your progress and adjust your plan as needed.
Funded care
Part of an approved
Part of an approved
treatment plan.
Shockwave therapy may be included as part of an approved WorkCover, CTP or NDIS treatment plan, when it's delivered by your physiotherapist or chiropractor as part of a broader program. You may also be able to claim on private health insurance, depending on your fund and level of cover.
NDIS
Where shockwave therapy fits within your allied health goals, it may be included as part of an approved treatment plan delivered by your physiotherapist or chiropractor.
- Agency, plan-managed & self-managed
- Delivered within your broader therapy plan
- Progress reports for plan reviews
- We liaise with support coordinators
WorkCover
If shockwave therapy is included in your approved treatment plan for a workplace injury, we can deliver it alongside your physiotherapy or chiropractic care.
- GP referral & claim number to start
- Delivered as part of an approved plan
- We liaise with your GP, insurer & case manager
- Focus on safe return to work
CTP
Shockwave therapy may be included in an approved CTP treatment plan following a motor vehicle accident, delivered alongside your physiotherapy or chiropractic care.
- Bring your GP referral & claim details
- Treatment aligned to insurer approvals
- Clear communication with your insurer
- Recovery for drivers, passengers & riders
How your treatment plan comes together
Approvals sorted
We help you get the paperwork right before you start — referrals, claim numbers, plan details and treatment approvals, where relevant.
Assess & confirm fit
Baseline assessment to confirm shockwave is a suitable option, with goals agreed with you and, where relevant, your case manager or GP.
Treatment in sessions
Shockwave delivered in structured weekly sessions alongside physiotherapy or chiropractic care, reviewed as you progress.
Report & review
Progress reports go to your GP, insurer or plan reviewer at the right times — and your plan adjusts as you respond to treatment.
How we use it
Never treated
Never treated
in isolation.
Shockwave therapy isn't used on its own — it's combined with a broader treatment plan tailored to your injury. Depending on your assessment, your plan may include:
Thorough injury assessment
Targeted shockwave treatment
Physiotherapy treatment →
Chiropractic treatment →
Dry needling →
Progressive loading & strengthening
Education to prevent recurrence
Techniques with an arrow link to their own service page — shockwave therapy is typically delivered within a physiotherapy or chiropractic appointment rather than as a stand-alone visit.
Aftercare
Aftercare,
Aftercare,
step by step.
A little extra care after each session helps you get the most from your treatment. A peek inside:
General aftercare guidance only, for education purposes — not a substitute for individual advice. Everyone responds differently to shockwave therapy; your practitioner will confirm what's right for your injury and stage of treatment. Stop and speak with your practitioner if you feel unusual or worsening pain.
Good to know
Questions we hear
Questions we hear
every week.
How many shockwave sessions will I need? +
It varies by condition — many people have a course of around three to six weekly sessions, but every person responds differently. Your practitioner will confirm an expected plan at your first visit and review it as you progress.
Is shockwave therapy safe? +
Yes. It's a widely used, non-invasive treatment when delivered by a trained physiotherapist or chiropractor. Mild to moderate discomfort during treatment is possible, but sessions are short and generally well tolerated, and intensity is adjusted for your comfort.
Does shockwave therapy help plantar fasciitis? +
Shockwave therapy is one of the treatments commonly used for chronic plantar fasciitis and may help settle persistent heel pain. As with any treatment, individual results vary, and your practitioner will track your progress and adjust your plan as needed.
Can shockwave help me avoid injections or surgery? +
For some people, shockwave therapy may reduce the need for other interventions as part of a broader treatment plan. It isn't a substitute for a doctor's or surgeon's assessment, and your practitioner will discuss your options with you.
Your next phase
Ready to
Ready to
break the cycle?
Slide the meter to match your pain — and make a booking whenever you’re ready. Open 8am–8pm at 444 Hume Hwy, Yagoona. Parking at the rear.
Prefer to talk it through first? Call (02) 9791 9599