Shockwave Rehabilitation Therapy is a non-invasive treatment that uses targeted acoustic waves to help relieve pain associated with certain tendon and soft-tissue conditions. Combined with a personalised rehabilitation programme, it may improve movement and make everyday activities more comfortable. For shoulder pain, including symptoms of frozen shoulder, a clinical assessment helps determine whether shockwave therapy is suitable and how treatment should be tailored to your needs.
Shockwave therapy uses a handheld device to deliver targeted acoustic pulses through the skin to the affected area. These pulses create a local tissue response that may support the body’s natural healing processes and help reduce pain over time.
Before treatment, your doctor assesses your symptoms and identifies the area to be treated. The device is moved over the selected area, with the intensity tailored to your condition and adjusted according to your comfort during the session.
You may feel tapping, pressure or discomfort as the pulses are delivered. Many people find these sensations manageable, although sensitive areas may feel more uncomfortable. Let your doctor know if the discomfort becomes difficult to tolerate so the settings can be adjusted.
Shockwave therapy is usually combined with a personalised exercise programme to improve mobility, build strength and support your return to everyday activities. Improvement may develop gradually across a course of treatment, with results varying depending on your condition and individual response.
Shockwave therapy may be considered for people with persistent tendon or soft-tissue pain that has not improved sufficiently with physiotherapy, exercises or other initial treatments. Conditions that may be treated include:
Your doctor will assess your symptoms, medical history and previous treatments to determine whether shockwave therapy is appropriate for you. Suitability and results vary depending on your condition and individual response.
When combined with a personalised rehabilitation programme, shockwave therapy may help you experience:
Improvements may develop gradually, and results vary depending on your condition and response to treatment.
Shockwave therapy is delivered in short outpatient sessions, with the intensity adjusted to your comfort.
Here’s what to expect during treatment, how sessions are planned and how to care for the treated area afterwards.
20–30 minutes per session
Typically 3-4 sessions spaced one weeks apart for optimal results
You may feel tapping, pressure or mild discomfort in the treated area, which most people find manageable. Anaesthesia is usually not required.
Resume light daily activities after treatment. Temporary soreness, redness or bruising may occur.
The treatment area, intensity and number of sessions are tailored to your condition, symptom severity and comfort.
Your medical history and symptoms are reviewed to determine whether shockwave therapy is appropriate for you.
Treatment is usually combined with exercises to improve mobility, build strength and support recovery.
Shockwave Rehabilitation Therapy may help ease pain associated with certain tendon and soft-tissue conditions. Improvements may develop gradually, with results varying depending on your condition and individual response.
If persistent pain is affecting your daily activities, an assessment can help you explore your treatment options. Our doctor will review your condition and advise whether Shockwave Rehabilitation Therapy is suitable for your needs.
Book a consultation to discuss your personalised rehabilitation plan.
It is a non-invasive treatment that delivers targeted acoustic pulses through the skin to the affected area. It may help reduce pain associated with certain tendon and soft-tissue conditions.
It may be considered in selected cases, although evidence for its effectiveness in frozen shoulder is still developing. Your doctor will assess your shoulder pain and stiffness before recommending treatment.
You may feel tapping, pressure or discomfort in the treated area. Most people find it manageable, and the intensity can be adjusted for your comfort. Anaesthesia is usually not required.
Allow approximately 20–30 minutes for assessment, preparation and treatment. The delivery of the acoustic pulses usually takes only a few minutes.
A course often involves around three sessions, usually spaced one week apart. The number and frequency may vary depending on your condition and response.
Improvement may develop gradually over several weeks. Some people experience earlier pain relief, while others take longer or do not benefit sufficiently. Results cannot be guaranteed.
Most people can resume light daily activities after treatment. Avoid strenuous exercise and activities that place stress on the treated area for approximately 48 hours, or follow your doctor’s advice.
Temporary soreness, redness, swelling or bruising can occur. Shockwave therapy may be unsuitable during pregnancy or for people with certain bleeding disorders, infections or other medical conditions. Tell your doctor about your medications and any recent injections before treatment.
Yes, exercises are usually an important part of your treatment plan. Your doctor or therapist may recommend a personalised programme to improve mobility, build strength and support your return to everyday activities.
Treatment costs RM250 per area, per session. The total cost depends on the number of areas treated and sessions recommended.