Unlocking Relief: EMS Extracorporeal Shockwave Therapy for Sports Injuries
- A Lau
- May 19
- 1 min read
Tendinopathies—chronic conditions like Achilles tendinitis, tennis elbow, and rotator cuff tendinosis—can be frustratingly resistant to traditional treatment. That’s where EMS Extracorporeal Shockwave Therapy (ESWT) comes in. Backed by solid research and widely used in sports medicine, this non-invasive therapy stimulates the body’s own healing processes, offering real results without surgery or downtime.
ESWT works by delivering targeted acoustic pulses directly to the affected tendon. These shockwaves trigger biological effects including improved blood flow, collagen regeneration, and the breakdown of calcific deposits. Over a course of 3–6 sessions, many patients report significant reductions in pain and improvement in mobility.
Clinical studies show ESWT is particularly effective for chronic tendinopathies unresponsive to rest or physiotherapy. For example, in cases of plantar fasciitis or lateral epicondylitis, ESWT has demonstrated success rates of 70–85%. As a bonus, EMS devices are engineered for precision and comfort, enhancing patient experience.
In the right hands, shockwave therapy is more than just a quick fix—it’s a game changer for tendon healing. It is also widely used in many international sporting competitions at a high-level and keeps many athletes in the game. EMS shockwave therapy is the treatment of choice for sports injuries.
At Physimed Health, our health professionals are highly trained to provide safe and effective treatments using the EMS shockwave therapy. We are highly regarded as one of the most experienced practitioners in Australia and have been using these reputable devices for over 15 years.


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