Shockwave Therapy Bexley North Physio Ease Stubborn Tendon Pain
Heel, elbow or tendon pain that just won't settle? Shockwave therapy at our award winning Bexley North clinic, paired with a strength plan, helps stubborn pain finally turn the corner.
- Same day appointments
- No referral needed
- Paired with strength rehab
- ⭐5.0 Google Rating240+ reviews
- 🏆2026 Award WinnerBayside Business Awards
- 📍Bexley North ClinicShockwave available here
- 💳HICAPSClaim on the spot
Shockwave Therapy explained
What Is Shockwave Therapy?
Shockwave therapy uses strong sound waves, delivered through a handpiece on your skin, to kickstart healing in stubborn tendons and soft tissue. It is one of the most researched options for long standing tendon pain. At PHYZFIT Bexley North your physiotherapist always pairs it with a strength plan, because loading the tendon is what makes the change last.
Does This Sound Like You?
- Heel pain with your first steps in the morning
- A stiff, sore Achilles when you start to run or walk
- Elbow pain gripping a cup, a bag or a tool
- Shoulder pain lifting your arm overhead
- Pain on the side of your hip when you lie on it
- Months of pain that keeps coming back
Who shockwave therapy helps
- 🏃Runners and walkers
- 🧍On your feet all day
- 🔨Tradies and Workers Comp
- 🏋️Gym goers and lifters
- 🎾Tennis and golf players
- ⏳Pain lasting months
Shockwave Therapy at Our Bexley North Clinic
Shockwave Therapy is offered at Bexley North. Need physio? We also have a Marrickville clinic inside World Gym.
20 Shaw Street, Bexley North. Monday to Friday 7am to 7pm, Saturday 8am to 1pm.
Book Bexley North →Know the signs
Signs Shockwave Therapy Could Help You
Some tendon pain just will not settle on its own. Here are the signs shockwave therapy could help, as part of a strength plan at our Bexley North clinic.
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Where You Feel It
- Under the heel with plantar fasciitis
- Achilles tendon just above the heel
- Outer elbow with tennis elbow
- Calcific shoulder tendons or the outer hip
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What It Feels Like
- Sharp heel pain with your first steps
- A stiff, sore tendon when you start moving
- A tender spot that aches after activity
- Pain gripping, lifting or lying on it
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When It Gets Worse
- Standing or walking for long periods
- Running, jumping or hill work
- Gripping tools, bags or a mouse
- Reaching overhead or lying on your side
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Signs It Is Time to Act
- Pain lasting six weeks or more
- Exercises alone have not shifted it
- It flares every time you do more
- You want another option before injections
Book with our physio at Bexley North if tendon pain has lasted six weeks or more or keeps coming back, and we will check whether shockwave suits you.
Real Patient Recoveries
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I started seeing Sam in May after developing pain in my right foot… a gradual reloading phase to help me get back into my training safely… everything Sam has recommended has made sense, and together we've managed my symptoms really well.
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Very happy with Julian's professional services in treating my shoulder and elbow pain. Would highly recommend if your after a physiotherapist for treatment of any injury.
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Ari is professional, knowledgeable, honest and caring. He created a long term plan for my daughter, explained everything in detail and got her back on the field stronger.
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What Shockwave Therapy Can Help
Shockwave therapy suits long standing tendon and soft tissue pain. These are the problems our physiotherapists use it for most.
01Plantar Fasciitis
Feels like: sharp heel pain with your first steps in the morning or after sitting.
Shockwave therapy can calm stubborn heel pain while calf and foot strength work rebuilds your tolerance to walking and running.
Read about plantar fasciitis physio →02Achilles Tendinopathy
Feels like: a stiff, sore Achilles first thing, or when you start running.
Shockwave therapy alongside a calf loading program helps a cranky Achilles settle and get stronger.
Read about Achilles physio →03Tennis Elbow
Feels like: a sore outer elbow when you grip, lift or type.
For elbow pain that has hung around for months, shockwave therapy can ease pain while forearm strength work does the heavy lifting.
Read about tennis elbow physio →04Calcific Shoulder Pain
Feels like: a deep ache lifting your arm, often worse at night.
Shockwave therapy can help with calcium deposits in a shoulder tendon, combined with shoulder strengthening.
Read about shoulder pain physio →05Hip Tendon Pain
Feels like: pain on the outside of your hip lying on that side or climbing stairs.
Shockwave therapy and glute strength work help settle sore hip tendons so you can walk and sleep comfortably.
Read about hip pain physio →06Knee Tendon Pain
Feels like: pain just below the kneecap when you jump, squat or take the stairs.
Shockwave therapy can calm patellar tendon pain while a loading program builds the tendon back up.
Read about knee pain physio →Not sure which one you have? Call (02) 8021 0969
Your options
Why Shockwave Therapy With a Strength Plan?
Rest, injections and shockwave on its own can all ease tendon pain for a while. Pairing shockwave therapy with physio led strength work is what helps it last.
Questions first? Call (02) 8021 0969
How Shockwave Therapy Fits Your Plan
Shockwave therapy is one part of a physiotherapy plan, never the whole plan. It calms stubborn tendon pain so you can do the strength work that makes the change last.
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Find the Cause
A full 60 minute physio assessment to confirm what is driving your pain and check that shockwave therapy is safe and right for you.
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Calm the Pain
Shockwave sessions, usually weekly, with hands on treatment to settle stubborn tendon pain.
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Load the Tendon
A simple, progressive strength program, because a stronger tendon is what keeps the pain away.
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Back to Life
Walking, running, lifting and gripping again without that nagging pain.
Treatments we may use
- Dry needling
- Hands on therapy
- Individualised rehabilitation programming
Related conditions we treat
How Many Shockwave Therapy Sessions Will I Need?
Every tendon is different, but this is what a course of shockwave therapy usually looks like with your physio guiding you.
- Sessions 1 to 3
Settle the Pain
Usually one session a week. Many people notice less pain after 2 or 3 sessions.
- Sessions 3 to 6
Build Tendon Strength
Most conditions need 3 to 6 sessions in total, with your strength exercises building each week.
- 6 to 12 weeks after
Full Benefit
Tendons keep improving for 6 to 12 weeks after your last session as you keep loading them.
Pain that has lasted years can take longer. Your physio will give you your own plan, or call (02) 8021 0969 to ask.
Your first appointment
What to Expect at Your First Shockwave Therapy Appointment
60minutes, one on one
with your physio
Your first visit is a full 60 minute physio assessment at Bexley North. We confirm what is causing your pain and whether shockwave therapy is safe and right for you, then map out your sessions and start your strength plan.
What to wear and bring
- Shorts or loose gym gear so we can reach the sore area
- Any scans or reports, especially an ultrasound
- A list of your medications and your health fund card for HICAPS
Same day appointments available
- 0 to 10 min
Your Story
We listen to how your pain started, what you have tried and what you want to get back to.
- 10 to 30 min
Full Assessment
We test the sore tendon, check how you move and load it, and go through your health history to make sure shockwave is safe.
- 30 to 40 min
Clear Explanation
You find out what is causing your pain, how shockwave therapy works and how many sessions you are likely to need.
- 40 to 55 min
Treatment
Hands on treatment and exercises to ease your pain. Shockwave starts once we are sure it suits you.
- 55 to 60 min
Your Plan
Your session plan and two or three simple strength exercises, so you know exactly what to do next.
?Quick answers
Shockwave Therapy Quick Answers
Short answers to what people search most about shockwave therapy, from our physios in Bexley North and Marrickville.
What is shockwave therapy used for?
Stubborn tendon pain
Shockwave is mainly used for long standing tendon problems like plantar fasciitis, tennis elbow, achilles, hip and shoulder tendon pain. Our physio Bexley North team uses it alongside a strengthening program.
Does shockwave therapy actually work?
For some conditions, yes
Research supports shockwave for several stubborn tendon conditions, especially plantar fasciitis and tennis elbow. Results are usually best when it's combined with exercise, not used on its own.
Can I exercise after shockwave therapy?
Yes, lightly
Light activity is usually fine, but avoid hard training on the treated area for about 48 hours. Your physio will tell you when to restart your full program.
Does shockwave help calcific shoulder tendinitis?
Often, yes
Shockwave has good evidence for calcific tendinopathy in the shoulder, and many people notice less pain over several weeks. At our physio Bexley North clinic we combine it with shoulder strengthening.
Is shockwave better than a cortisone injection?
A different approach
Cortisone may ease pain faster in the short term, while shockwave aims to stimulate tendon healing, with longer lasting results in some conditions. Talk with your physio and doctor about what suits you.
Can I take anti inflammatories after shockwave therapy?
Best avoided
Many clinicians suggest avoiding anti inflammatory medicines for a few days after shockwave, as they may dampen the healing response. Check with your doctor or pharmacist about pain relief.
Is Shockwave Therapy Right for You?
Shockwave therapy is safe for most people, but it is not for everyone. Your physiotherapist checks your health history before your first session.
✓Great For
Shockwave therapy often helps if you have:
- Heel or tendon pain lasting 3 months or more
- Pain that has not settled with exercise alone
- Calcium deposits in a shoulder tendon
- A need to stay active while your tendon heals
!Not Suitable If
We use other treatment instead if you:
- Are pregnant
- Take blood thinners or have a bleeding disorder
- Have a pacemaker or other implant near the area
- Are still growing and it is over a growth plate
- Have an infection, tumour or open wound in the area
- Had a recent steroid injection in that spot
?Does It Hurt?
It can be uncomfortable, but it is quick.
- It feels like strong tapping on the sore spot
- We adjust the intensity to your comfort the whole time
- Each area takes only a few minutes
- Mild soreness can last a day or two
Unsure if it is urgent? Call (02) 8021 0969
🏆 2026 Award Winner
Meet Your Award Winning Shockwave Therapy Physios
Winners of Outstanding Health Improvement Services at the Bayside Local Business Awards 2026. Shockwave therapy is given by our physiotherapists at Bexley North, always with a plan to get you strong.
Julian De Rosa
Physiotherapist Head physio for Fraser Park FC with a Master of Physiotherapy. Has competed in ICN natural bodybuilding and is passionate about helping people with lower back pain and chronic pain.
Read bio →
Sam Nunan
Physiotherapist Head physio for the Wests Tigers reserve grade team in the NSW Cup, and formerly with the Canterbury Bulldogs junior pathways. Loves powerlifting, cricket and rugby league.
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Ari Moushis
Physiotherapist An Ironman triathlete who is excellent with runners, cyclists and swimmers, with a background in powerlifting, tennis and golf.
Read bio →
Easy Ways to Access Shockwave Therapy
Shockwave therapy is given as part of a physio session, so you can usually claim with physio extras cover on the spot using HICAPS. Ask us about Medicare care plans, DVA, Workers Comp and CTP.
- 💳Private Health InsuranceAll major health funds. Claim on the spot if you have extras cover.
- 🩺Medicare Care PlanHave a GP care plan? Bring it along and we'll handle the rest.
- 🎖️DVAVeterans with a DVA referral are bulk billed.
- 👷Workers CompensationSIRA approved. We liaise with your doctor and insurer.
- 🚗Car Accident (CTP)SIRA approved CTP physiotherapy after a road accident.
- 🤝NDISSelf managed and plan managed participants welcome.
Not sure if you're covered? Call (02) 8021 0969 and we'll check for you.
Before You Book
Shockwave Therapy Questions, Answered
Quick answers about shockwave therapy at our Bexley North clinic. Still unsure? Call us on (02) 8021 0969 and we'll help you out.
Shockwave Therapy Bexley North
20 Shaw Street, Bexley North NSW 2207
Monday to Friday 7am to 7pm
Saturday 8am to 1pm
It can feel uncomfortable, like strong tapping on the sore spot, but most people cope well. We adjust the intensity to your comfort the whole time.
Most conditions need 3 to 6 sessions, given weekly or fortnightly. Your physio will give you a plan for your condition.
Many people notice less pain after 2 or 3 sessions. Tendons keep improving for 6 to 12 weeks after the last session, especially if you keep up your strength exercises.
Shockwave therapy is available at our Bexley North clinic only. Our Marrickville clinic offers physiotherapy, including strength rehab for tendon pain.
We do not use it if you are pregnant, take blood thinners, have a bleeding disorder, or over growth plates, a pacemaker, infection or tumour. A recent steroid injection in the area can also rule it out for now. Your physio checks all of this first.
Shockwave therapy has good research support for plantar fasciitis that has lasted a few months. It works well alongside calf and foot strengthening and changes to your load.
It is given as part of a physio session, so you can usually claim with physio extras cover on the spot using HICAPS. Rebates depend on your fund and level of cover.
No. You can book shockwave therapy straight in at Bexley North. You only need a referral for a Medicare care plan, DVA, Workers Compensation or CTP.
Ready to Feel Like Yourself Again?
Shockwave therapy at our Bexley North clinic, same day appointments, no referral needed, and an award winning team in your corner.
Find Shockwave Therapy in Bexley North
Shockwave therapy is available at our Bexley North clinic, close to Kingsgrove, Earlwood, Bardwell Park, Bexley and Rockdale.
Shockwave Therapy Bexley North
20 Shaw Street, Bexley North NSW 2207
Monday to Friday 7am to 7pm, Saturday 8am to 1pm
Close to
- Kingsgrove
- Bardwell Park
- Earlwood
- Bexley
- Rockdale
- Turrella
Ready to Walk, Run and Grip Pain Free?
Book a 60 minute physio assessment for shockwave therapy in Bexley North, close to Kingsgrove, Earlwood, Bardwell Park and Rockdale. Same day appointments, no referral needed.
- 2026 Award Winner
- 5.0 from 240+ Google reviews
- Same day appointments
- No referral needed
- HICAPS claim on the spot
Got a Question? Contact Us
Not sure if shockwave therapy suits your pain? Our admin team is happy to help you find the right physio and time.
Bexley North: Mon to Fri 7am to 7pm, Sat 8am to 1pmMarrickville: Mon to Fri 8am to 7pm