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What Is Shockwave Therapy?

Extracorporeal Shockwave Therapy (ESWT) delivers focused acoustic pressure waves to injured tissue, stimulating your body's natural healing response. It breaks down calcifications, increases blood flow, triggers tissue regeneration, and provides significant pain relief — all without surgery, injections, or medication.

At Althea Clinic, shockwave therapy is administered directly by Dr. Marcel Moukarzel, who calibrates every session to your specific condition, pain threshold, and recovery goals.

Conditions Treated with Shockwave

• Tendonitis — Achilles tendonitis, rotator cuff tendonitis
• Plantar fasciitis — heel pain, arch pain
• Calcific tendonitis — calcium deposits in tendons
• Tennis elbow and golfer's elbow — lateral and medial epicondylitis
• Chronic joint pain — hip, knee, shoulder
• Trigger points — myofascial pain syndrome
• Cellulite reduction — when combined with body contouring protocols

How It Works

Shockwave therapy works by sending controlled acoustic waves into damaged tissue. These waves stimulate increased blood circulation, accelerate cell repair, and break down scar tissue and calcifications. Most patients notice improvement within 3-5 sessions, with each session lasting approximately 10-15 minutes.

Is Shockwave Therapy Painful?

Most patients experience mild to moderate discomfort during treatment, which subsides immediately after. Dr. Moukarzel adjusts the intensity based on your tolerance and explains every step of the process. There is no downtime — you can resume normal activities immediately after treatment.