Foot & heel
When every step hurts
A morning walk, a run or simply getting out of bed. Foot pain can affect everyday life. We begin by investigating the cause of your symptoms and whether focused shockwave is suitable for you.
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What is troubling
you?
We assess pain under the heel and around the Achilles tendon, helping you plan walking, running and daily activity.
Heel spurs & heel pain
Tell us how your first steps in the morning and your walks feel. We assess your symptoms and discuss a suitable next step.
Achilles tendon
We discuss discomfort around your Achilles tendon, your activity and changes in load. Your assessment is the starting point for the plan.
Fodsmerter
Where in your foot do you feel discomfort, and when does it occur? We take time to understand how it affects your everyday life.
Precision in the method.
Care in every encounter.
We begin with your history and an examination. If focused shockwave is appropriate, we make a plan together.
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How we can help you
- Assessment of heel pain, soreness with your first steps and Achilles tendon symptoms.
- Assessment of whether focused shockwave is appropriate for your tendon symptoms or plantar fasciitis.
- Guidance on daily activity and gradually returning to walking and running.
What does treatment feel like?
Treatment can be uncomfortable. We adjust the intensity as we go. Soreness, redness, swelling or bruising may occur afterwards. We discuss relevant risks and alternatives before treatment.
Tell us about medicines, pregnancy and medical conditions so we can assess whether the method is suitable for you.
Patient information · Guy’s and St Thomas’ NHS ↗Focused power.
Adapted to you.
We use DUOLITH SD1 T-TOP »ultra« with the SEPIA handpiece. A device that concentrates acoustic energy in a defined focus, with settings adapted by the practitioner to the area and your response.
Get to know our device
01Focused energy
Directed at the selected area
Focused energy
Directed at the selected area
Focused pressure waves concentrate energy at a focus within the tissue. Placement is chosen based on the examination.
02Control with SEPIA
Energy and frequency are adjusted
Control with SEPIA
Energy and frequency are adjusted
The practitioner can adjust energy and frequency directly on the handpiece and respond to how treatment feels.
03Adjusted depth
Settings with a purpose
Adjusted depth
Settings with a purpose
Stand-offs allow treatment depth to be adapted to the area. The appropriate setting is selected individually.
Device features: STORZ MEDICAL – product information ↗. Technical features do not guarantee a treatment outcome.
Technology with a
human purpose.
The effect depends on the diagnosis and your individual response. We monitor progress together.
Potential for less pain
Shockwave may relieve pain in selected muscle and tendon conditions.
Supporting the tissue response
Pressure waves may affect local circulation and stimulate the body’s repair processes.
Treatment through the skin
Gel and a handpiece transfer pressure waves to the area without a surgical procedure.
A treatment journey with
you at the centre.
We agree on a plan and follow up on what it means for your daily life.
We understand your symptoms
We discuss your symptoms, health and goals. The examination helps us choose the appropriate next step.
Treatment is adapted to you
If shockwave is appropriate, we adapt placement and settings. You can ask questions and tell us how it feels.
We follow your progress
We assess pain, function and load together. The number of treatments and next steps depend on your response.
Your questions.
Honest answers.
Answers to questions about your symptoms and treatment journey.
Talk to usCan shockwave help heel pain?
Focused shockwave may be suitable for selected tendon conditions and plantar fasciitis. At Farvel Smerte in Gentofte, we begin by assessing your heel pain and whether treatment suits you.
What do you assess for Achilles tendon pain?
We discuss symptoms, walking, running and changes in activity. The examination helps us recommend individual care or further assessment.
What is plantar fasciitis?
Plantar fasciitis is irritation of the tissue band under the foot and a common cause of heel pain, especially during the first steps in the morning. We assess your symptoms and whether focused shockwave or other guidance suits you.
Does shockwave treatment of the heel hurt?
Most people find the treatment uncomfortable but manageable, and the intensity is adjusted along the way. Short-term soreness afterwards is common. Let us know during the session so we can adjust.
How many treatments should I expect for heel pain?
The number varies from person to person and depends on your symptoms and your response. We set an individual plan with follow-up and do not promise a specific number or result.
Let's find the way
back to your everyday life.
You do not need all the answers. Start with a conversation.