Radial Shockwave Therapy for Chronic Foot and Ankle Pain

If you’ve been living with chronic foot, heel, or ankle pain, your solution is here.

Foot & Ankle Centers is proud to offer Radial Shockwave Therapy (RSWT) a cutting-edge, non-invasive treatment that targets pain at the source by activating your body’s natural healing response. Best of all, there is no downtime. Most patients return to normal activities the same day.

Our Board-Certified Podiatrists Are Experts in Pain Relief

FOOT PAIN

ANKLE PAIN

HEEL PAIN

What Is Radial Shockwave Therapy?

Radial Shockwave Therapy is an advanced medical technology that has been used worldwide for over 20 years to successfully treat chronic soft-tissue conditions. RSWT delivers high-energy acoustic (sound) waves into injured tissue, stimulating blood flow, cellular repair, and tissue regeneration.

Unlike treatments that only mask symptoms, RSWT promotes true healing.

How Does RSWT Work?

When pain becomes chronic, the body often stops recognizing the area as injured, the healing process essentially shuts down.

RSWT changes that.

Using controlled ballistic sound waves, the EnPuls® system creates a micro-trauma in the affected tissue. This safely “re-awakens” the body’s healing response, increasing circulation and triggering the release of growth factors that promote tissue repair.

The result?

Improved blood flow
Accelerated healing
Reduced inflammation
Long-term pain relief

Conditions Commonly Treated with Radial Shockwave Therapy

Radial Shockwave Therapy is especially effective for stubborn, chronic foot and ankle conditions that have not responded to traditional treatments. These commonly include:

Plantar fasciitis and chronic heel pain
Achilles tendinitis, both insertional and non-insertional
Peroneal tendinitis along the outside of the ankle
Posterior tibial tendinitis, a common cause of arch collapse and inner ankle pain
General ankle pain, instability, and overuse injuries
Chronic soft-tissue inflammation caused by repetitive stress, athletics, or prolonged standing

RSWT is ideal for patients who have already tried rest, stretching, physical therapy, orthotics, night splints, walking boots, or steroid injections with little or only temporary relief. By stimulating the body’s natural healing response at the cellular level, Radial Shockwave Therapy addresses the underlying cause of pain rather than simply masking symptoms, making it a powerful option for patients seeking long-term relief without surgery.

What to Expect & Why Patients Choose Radial Shockwave Therapy

Radial Shockwave Therapy is a fast, in-office treatment performed by our experienced doctors or highly trained medical staff. A handheld applicator, similar to an ultrasound device, is applied to the affected area to deliver controlled sound waves that stimulate healing deep within the tissue.

Each session lasts about 5 minutes and is typically performed once per week for five weeks. Mild discomfort may be felt during treatment, and tender areas often help pinpoint the source of injury. This is normal and expected.

Patients choose RSWT because it provides powerful results without surgery. The treatment is non-invasive, requires no anesthesia, involves no incisions, and has no downtime, allowing you to return to normal activities the same day. With high success rates for chronic foot and ankle pain, many patients notice improvement after just a few sessions, with continued relief over time.

Why Choose Foot & Ankle Centers & Take the Next Step Toward Relief

At Foot & Ankle Centers, your care is led by multiple board-certified podiatrists committed to delivering the highest standard of foot and ankle treatment. With convenient locations in Frisco, Little Elm, and McKinney, patients throughout the community trust us for advanced care, state-of-the-art technology, and a conservative, patient-centered approach that prioritizes effective solutions before surgery.

Our goal is not temporary relief, but lasting results that help you return to an active, pain-free lifestyle.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is RSWT Painful?: Most patients tolerate RSWT very well. Some mild soreness, similar to a deep workout, may occur for a day or two after treatment. This is a normal sign that the healing process has been activated.
What are the possible side effects?: There have been very few side effects reported. In rare cases, skin bruising may occur. Patients may also feel soreness in the area for a day or two afterward, similar to a strenuous workout.
Will I be in pain afterward?: A day or two after the treatment you may feel a slight discomfort like a bruise, but that is normal and is a sign the treatment is working.
Is it covered by my insurance?: No. RSWT is not covered by insurance plans but it is very affordable.

Radial Shockwave Therapy for Chronic Foot and Ankle Pain

Target the Pain. Activate Healing. Get Back to Life.