Type
Physiotherapy
Duration
20 min
What's included
4 deliverables in this treatment
- Shockwave application to the target tissue
- Intensity adjustment to individual tolerance
- Integration with physiotherapy session planning
- Access to on-site recovery amenities (pool, gym, sauna) in the same complex
Extracorporeal shockwave therapy (ESWT) at Sportovní Klinika delivers focused acoustic energy to chronic tendon and soft-tissue injuries that have not responded to standard physiotherapy alone. Administered in the clinic's treatment suite within the SK Motorlet sports complex in Praha 5, shockwave is commonly applied to conditions including Achilles tendinopathy, plantar fasciitis, patellar tendon pain, calcific shoulder tendinitis, and lateral epicondylitis. The acoustic waves stimulate blood flow and tissue regeneration in areas of poor vascularity that underpin chronic tendon pathology, breaking the cycle of failed healing that makes these injuries so persistent in athletes.
About this treatment
Extracorporeal shockwave therapy (ESWT) uses acoustic pressure waves — generated outside the body and focused on the target tissue — to treat chronic musculoskeletal conditions, particularly tendinopathies and calcific deposits that have proved resistant to conservative physiotherapy. At Sportovní Klinika in Praha 5, shockwave is part of the integrated sports-medicine toolkit available at the Radlice location and is typically combined with the clinic's…
The mechanism involves two complementary effects. First, the mechanical stimulation from shockwaves increases blood flow to the treated area, which is important because chronic tendon injuries commonly occur in zones of poor vascularity where healing is impaired. Second, the acoustic energy promotes the remodelling of damaged collagen, the breakdown of pathological calcific deposits, and the stimulation of local tissue-regeneration pathways, collectively…
Conditions commonly treated with shockwave at sports-medicine clinics of this profile include Achilles tendinopathy, plantar fasciitis, patellar tendinopathy (jumper's knee), calcific tendinitis of the shoulder, lateral epicondylitis (tennis elbow), and trochanteric bursitis. Sessions are brief — typically 15 to 20 minutes — and a course of 3 to 6 sessions spaced a week apart is standard. During treatment patients feel a rapid percussion at the…
Good to know
- Modality
- Extracorporeal shockwave therapy (ESWT)
- Indications
- Tendinopathies, calcific deposits, plantar fasciitis
- Typical course
- 3–6 sessions, one per week
Who is this for?
Athletes and adults with chronic tendon injuries or calcific deposits that have not fully resolved with standard physiotherapy
Preparation required
Wear or bring clothing that allows easy access to the affected area. Avoid anti-inflammatory medication immediately before sessions if possible, as it may blunt the treatment response — confirm with your physiotherapist.
About the clinic
Reviews, team and credentials
Independent review links and clinic-reported team information.
Clinical team
The medical team at Sportovní Klinika is directed by David Šolaja (Sports Clinic Director) and Jana Gronwaldtová (Healthcare Manager, +420 774 441 316). Rehabilitation at the Radlice branch is led by Mgr. Petr Šádek Ph.D. The broader network includes over 80 physicians and specialists across 22 disciplines coordinated through the clinic. The operating entity is Fall & Get Up s.r.o., founded by Petr Himl…
Languages: Czech, English
Treatment highlights
- Shockwave application to the target tissue
- Intensity adjustment to individual tolerance
+2 more items in What's included
Priced per session; typically combined with a physiotherapy assessment or follow-up session. Exact per-session rate confirmed at booking — contact the clinic at +420 776 303 995 or via the contacts page.