Have you tried shockwave therapy for your stubborn tendon problem?
At Blacktown Health, our team of Physiotherapists and Chiropractors are trained in using Extracorporeal Shockwave Therapy (ESWT) to help people with stubborn tendinitis, tendinosis, and tendinopathies to recover. This treatment is particularly useful for plantar fasciitis, Achilles tendinopathy, and calcific tendinitis of the shoulder.
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What is Shockwave Therapy?
What does Shockwave Therapy feel like?
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Frequently Asked Questions on Shockwave Therapy
To make an appointment for Shockwave Therapy, please call us on 02 8662 0496, and make an appointment with one of our Physiotherapists or Chiropractors. You can also Book Online through our online booking system. We also use HotDoc and HealthEngine if you are signed up to them too.
No, you do not need a referral to see one of our Physiotherapists or Chiropractors and get Shockwave Therapy. f you do have a complex medical history though, having a referral from your GP or specialist will help us better understand your medical history.
The costs of getting Shockwave Therapy is included in our normal consultation fees to see o Pysiotherapists and ChiropractorThe first session the cost is $130, and for any follow up sessions the cost is $100.
If you have private health insurance, they usually cover around half the cost, and you can expect to pay around $60 out of pocket for the first session, and $50 out of pocket for the follow-up session. Please check with your specific health fund for a more accurate quote.
If you have a referral from your GP under a Medicare Team Care Arrangement / Care Plan / EPC program, then the cost is $42 out of pocket. These can be bulk billed with some of our Physiotherapists and Chiropractors for those experiencing financial difficulty, or if specifically requested by your GP.
For our Senior Titled Physiotherapists and Senior Chiropractors, the cost is $150 for the first session, and $110 for any follow-up sessions. With Medicare referrals, the out of pocket cost is $52. Unfortunately bulk-billing is not available with senior staff.
Shockwave Therapy sessions are billed under a standard Physiotherapy or Chiropractic appointments. Every health fund provides a slightly different rebate, depending on what your specific policy is. For most health funds, they cover around half the cost to see the Physiotherapist, and most people pay around $60 for the first session, and around $50 for their follow-up sessions. You can check with your health fund directly to see how much the cost will be. We use the 500/1002 code for the first session and the 505/1006 code for any follow up sessions if you'd like to contact your health insurance company for an accurate quote for your rebate.
Yes! If you are experiencing financial difficulty and have a referral from your GP under a Medicare Team Care Arrangement (also known as a Care Plan or EPC referral), we can bulk-bill Physiotherapy and Chiropractic sessions that can be used for Shockwave Therapy, meaning there will be at no out of pocket cost to you. This is only available with some of our Chiropractors though, and not our senior staff.
Ready to book an appointment with us?
Visit our Online Bookings page where you can see what times are available and book appointments with all our great Physiotherapists, Chiropractors, and Exercise Physiologists in Blacktown. You can also find us and book appointments via HotDoc and HealthEngine.
Rather speak to someone? Simply give us a call on 02 8662 0496 and our friendly receptionists can help you find a time that suits, and answer any questions you might have.
