Type
Shock Wave Therapy
Duration
15 min
What's included
4 deliverables in this treatment
- Pre-treatment assessment with the Sportklinik clinical team
- Contact gel application and Swiss DolorClast radial shock wave session (~15 min)
- Post-treatment guidance on activity modification and session spacing
- Medical oversight by MUDr. Jiří Neumann throughout the course
Sportklinik uses the Swiss DolorClast radial shock wave device — the clinical standard for non-surgical treatment of soft tissue overuse injuries. Acoustic pressure waves generated at 5–6 bar penetrate up to 3.5 cm into the target tissue, breaking down calcium deposits, stimulating local circulation, and triggering the natural tissue-repair cascade. The device is widely cited in clinical literature for 80–95% success rates in enthesopathies and chronic tendon conditions when delivered as a 5-session course. Sessions last approximately 15 minutes and are performed by the clinical team under medical supervision from MUDr. Jiří Neumann. No anesthesia is required, though mild transient discomfort during the procedure is normal.
About this treatment
Shock wave therapy at Sportklinik is delivered using the Swiss DolorClast system — an EMS (Electro Medical Systems) radial shock wave device that generates acoustic pressure waves from compressed air at 5 to 6 bar. These radial waves spread from the applicator tip through contact gel into the underlying soft tissue, reaching depths of up to 3.5 cm without breaking the skin. The mechanism is mechanical and well-characterised: repeated high-pressure pulses…
Conditions treated at Sportklinik include tennis elbow (lateral epicondylitis), shoulder enthesopathies (calcific tendinitis, rotator cuff insertional pathology), Achilles tendon inflammation, shin splints (medial tibial stress syndrome), patellar tendinopathy (jumper's knee), plantar fasciitis, and heel spurs. Clinical literature reports 80–95% success rates for chronic enthesopathies that have not responded to physiotherapy alone.
The standard protocol is 5 sessions, each approximately 15 minutes, scheduled 5–7 days apart. Each session begins with a brief physician or physiotherapist assessment to confirm the treatment target and monitor for any signs of adverse response. Contact gel is applied to the skin, and the applicator is moved across the treatment area in slow overlapping passes. Patients may experience a dull pressure or mild discomfort during the procedure — this is…
Good to know
- Device
- Swiss DolorClast (EMS)
- Penetration depth
- Up to 3.5 cm
- Session duration
- ~15 minutes
- Course length
- 5 sessions, 5–7 days apart
- Success rate
- 80–95% for chronic enthesopathies
Who is this for?
Tennis elbow, plantar fasciitis, heel spurs, Achilles tendinopathy, shoulder calcific tendinitis, patellar tendinopathy, shin splints — especially cases unresponsive to physiotherapy alone
Booking options & clinic offers
Loyalty card 900 Kč/year (5% discount on all services). Premium loyalty card 2,900 Kč/year (10% discount, priority appointments, 3 hydro/lymph massage vouchers).
Preparation required
No special preparation required. Wear or bring clothing that allows access to the affected area. Avoid anti-inflammatory medication (NSAIDs) 48 hours before if possible, as they may blunt the tissue-repair response. Strenuous exercise in the treated area should be avoided for 24 hours after each session.
About the clinic
Reviews, team and credentials
Independent review links and clinic-reported team information.
Clinical team
Sportklinik is led by MUDr. Jiří Neumann, owner, board-certified surgeon, sports medicine physician, and chief medical officer to Czech Olympic team athletes. The medical team includes MUDr. Tomáš Vašátko and MUDr. Igor Moose as attending physicians, supported by nurse Veronika Nováková. The physiotherapy team comprises five qualified practitioners: Bc. Pavla Macháčková, Mgr. Martina Hobzová, Mgr. Pavlína Holečková,…
Languages: cs, en
Treatment highlights
- Pre-treatment assessment with the Sportklinik clinical team
- Contact gel application and Swiss DolorClast radial shock wave session (~15 min)
+2 more items in What's included
1,100 Kč per session. A standard course is 5 sessions spaced 5–7 days apart. Includes pre-treatment sports physician assessment and contact gel application. Total course cost 5,500 Kč.