Focused Shockwave Therapy Movement Mechanics
AUCKLANDS SHOCKWAVE THERAPY SPECIALISTS NORTH SHORE
EMS DolorClast® Focused Shockwave Therapy is an advanced, evidence-based treatment that delivers high-precision acoustic energy deep into targeted tissues to address a wide range of musculoskeletal conditions. At Movement Mechanics, we use the latest DolorClast® Focused technology to manage sub-acute and chronic pain, tendon disorders, and joint-related problems such as osteoarthritis, plantar fasciopathy, Achilles tendinopathy, patellar tendinopathy, gluteal tendinopathy, tennis elbow, shoulder calcific tendinopathy, and Osgood–Schlatter disease. This non-invasive therapy stimulates cellular regeneration, promotes angiogenesis, modulates pain by down-regulating Substance P, and supports healthier tissue remodelling, allowing patients to heal without injections or surgical intervention. No referral is required to begin treatment, and if you’re unsure whether DolorClast® Focused Shockwave Therapy is the right option for your condition, our osteopaths are available to guide you before booking.
Experience next-generation clinical care with EMS DolorClast® Focused Shockwave Therapy (fSWT) at Movement Mechanics Osteopathy North Shore. Our flagship Browns Bay clinic features the latest EMS DolorClast® piezoelectric technology, delivering precise, high-energy acoustic waves directly into deep tissue to provide fast, durable relief from stubborn musculoskeletal pain.
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Unlike surface-level treatments, focused shockwaves can travel up to 6 cm beneath the skin, making them ideal for complex tendon, bone and deep-tissue conditions that do not respond well to standard rehabilitation. Whether you’re an athlete aiming to return to peak performance, a busy professional managing persistent pain, or someone seeking long-term functional improvement, our Browns Bay osteopaths provide world-class, evidence-based treatment designed to restore movement and support lasting recovery.
What is Focused Shockwave Therapy?
Focused Shockwave Therapy is an advanced medical treatment that uses precise piezoelectric technology to deliver concentrated, high-energy acoustic waves deep into targeted tissues. Unlike radial shockwaves, which spread across a wider surface area, focused shockwaves converge at a defined focal point, allowing therapeutic energy to reach structures several centimetres below the skin with exceptional accuracy.
This depth and precision make fSWT particularly valuable for chronic or stubborn conditions affecting tendons, bones, and deep musculature especially when other conservative treatments have provided limited relief. The therapy works by triggering a cascade of biological healing responses, including enhanced blood flow, cellular regeneration, reduction of neurogenic inflammation, and stimulation of collagen and tissue remodelling.
Why choose Focused Shockwave Therapy?
Focused Shockwave Therapy offers a level of precision that standard physiotherapy, manual therapy, and even radial shockwave alone cannot achieve. Using advanced piezoelectric technology, our EMS DolorClast® Focused Shockwave devices generate converging waves of high-energy acoustic pulses that travel to predetermined depths, reaching structures as deep as 8 cm beneath the surface. This allows our osteopaths to target stubborn, long-standing musculoskeletal issues that sit beneath dense tissue, thick fascia, or bone interfaces with exceptional accuracy.
Because the energy is delivered directly to the affected structure, the therapy reduces pain, calms inflammation, and triggers meaningful biological repair where it’s needed most. This mechanism is especially valuable for chronic tendon conditions, deep enthesopathies, bone stress injuries, and muscular trigger points that do not respond fully to conventional care.
Key benefits of EMS DolorClast® Focused Shockwave Therapy include:
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Precise targeting of deep-tissue injuries that are otherwise difficult to reach
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Effective pain modulation through suppression of neurogenic inflammation
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Improved circulation via enhanced microvascular activity
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Acceleration of cellular repair, including collagen remodelling and tenocyte activation
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Faster recovery and better movement without injections, medication, or surgery
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Long-term strengthening of tendon, muscle, and bone structures
This high-accuracy, evidence-based treatment provides a powerful pathway for patients seeking lasting relief from complex musculoskeletal pain.
How does Focused Shockwave Therapy work?
Focused Shockwave Therapy applies precise mechanical energy to damaged or degenerative tissues, activating a series of biological repair mechanisms deep within the body.
What happens beneath the surface:
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Pain modulation: Concentrated shockwaves briefly overstimulate C-nerve fibres, reducing the release of Substance P and easing heightened nerve sensitivity.
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Tendon and bone regeneration: Treatment boosts scleraxis expression, encouraging new collagen formation and stronger, healthier tissue architecture.
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Angiogenesis: The therapy supports the development of new microvessels, improving oxygenation and circulation to accelerate healing.
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Anti-inflammatory effects: Shockwaves help regulate cytokine activity, calming persistent inflammation and supporting normal tissue function.
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Cellular activation: Tenocytes and osteoblasts are stimulated, promoting ongoing tendon and bone repair at a cellular level.
Conditions Treated with EMS DolorClast® Focused Shockwave Therapy
​This advanced therapy is commonly recommended for:
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Achilles Tendinopathy (mid-portion & insertional): Drives collagen regeneration and supports the restoration of healthy tendon architecture.
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Plantar Fasciopathy (heel pain): Reduces inflammation within the fascia and accelerates tissue healing for quicker symptom resolution.
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Greater Trochanteric Pain Syndrome (gluteal tendinopathy/hip bursitis): Targets deep gluteal tendons to ease lateral hip pain and improve functional movement.
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Patellar Tendinopathy & Patellar Tip Syndrome: Enhances tendon remodelling and supports knee performance, particularly in running and jumping athletes.
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Knee Osteoarthritis: Improves joint nutrition and blood flow, helping reduce stiffness, discomfort, and inflammatory irritation.
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Calcific Shoulder Tendinopathy: Helps break down calcific deposits and stimulates rotator-cuff tissue repair for improved shoulder mobility.
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Tennis & Golfer’s Elbow: Addresses chronic tendon overload by reducing inflammatory mediators and restoring grip and lifting strength.
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Non-union & Stress Fractures: Promotes bone remodelling, vascular ingrowth, and growth-factor activation to support improved healing outcomes.
