Shockwave Therapy

Radial shockwave therapy using the BTL-6000 SWT EASY device for tendinopathies, plantar fasciitis, calcific tendinitis, and chronic musculoskeletal pain at Bukit Timah.

Benchmark Physio delivers shockwave therapy using the BTL-6000 SWT EASY — a clinical-grade radial shockwave device that applies high-energy acoustic waves directly to the target tissue. Shockwave therapy is indicated for a range of chronic tendinopathies and soft tissue conditions that have not responded adequately to conventional physiotherapy alone. At Benchmark Physio, the primary conditions treated include plantar fasciitis (heel pain), Achilles tendinopathy, patellar tendinopathy (jumper's knee), calcific tendinitis of the shoulder, and lateral epicondylalgia (tennis elbow). The mechanism of action involves acoustic pressure waves penetrating deep into soft tissue, stimulating neovascularisation (new blood vessel formation), promoting growth factor release, breaking down calcium deposits in calcific tendinitis, and disrupting scar tissue adhesions — collectively accelerating the body's natural tissue repair process. Unlike surgical or injection-based interventions, shockwave is non-invasive and does not damage skin or superficial structures. At Benchmark Physio, shockwave therapy is administered as an add-on to a standard physiotherapy session (priced at SGD 80 on top of the session fee), and is applied by Ng Hong Kai or the clinical team based on clinical assessment findings. Patients typically report meaningful improvement within 3 to 5 sessions, though protocols are individualised. The BTL-6000 SWT EASY is a widely used device in clinical physiotherapy practices across Singapore, Australia, and Europe, with a strong evidence base for tendinopathy management.