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Shockwave therapy in Coralville, Iowa

Shockwave Therapy in Coralville

Shockwave therapy is a category, not a single machine. Here's what the category actually is, where it's been studied, and where you can get it in Coralville.

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Direct answer

Where can I get shockwave therapy in Coralville?

Shockwave therapy is available in Coralville through Total Health Chiropractic at 2201 E. Grantview Dr. #202, Coralville, IA 52241. The clinic uses SoftWave® technology, and you can call (319) 338-7025 to ask about an evaluation. Whether shockwave therapy is appropriate for your problem depends on your diagnosis and examination findings.

What shockwave therapy is

Shockwave therapy — often written as extracorporeal shockwave therapy, or ESWT — delivers acoustic pressure waves into tissue from outside the body. It has been used in musculoskeletal care for decades, most often for persistent tendon and soft-tissue problems that have not settled with initial conservative care.

Because the term covers several different device types, two clinics offering "shockwave" may be using meaningfully different technology. That is worth asking about, and it is why we published a technology comparison.

Conditions commonly evaluated

What the treatment involves

A session is non-invasive. Gel is applied, an applicator is moved over the treatment area, and pulses are delivered at a chosen intensity. People commonly report a tapping sensation. Session length and how many visits are recommended depend on the condition and the plan built after evaluation — we don't publish invented numbers.

Where the evidence stands

The research is genuinely mixed by condition. It is more supportive for chronic plantar fasciopathy and certain shoulder tendon conditions, and more conflicting for tennis elbow. Study protocols, energy levels and outcome measures vary widely, which limits how confidently results transfer to any individual person.

Author: Coralville Shockwave editorial team · Clinical reviewer: Dr. Dillon Hammes, DC · Last reviewed: September 1, 2026

Sources and our correction process are described in our editorial policy.

Research

What does the research say about shockwave therapy?

Findings and limitations, side by side.

2015Focused and radial ESWT

Extracorporeal shock wave therapy for chronic plantar fasciopathy: systematic evidence overview

Rompe JD, et al. · Journal of Orthopaedic & Sports Physical Therapy / related ESWT literature

Plain-language finding: Across controlled trials, extracorporeal shockwave therapy has been studied for chronic heel pain that has not responded to initial conservative care, with several trials reporting improvement in pain scores compared with sham or control care.

Limitations: Protocols, energy levels, session counts and outcome measures vary widely between studies, which makes direct comparison difficult. Results do not predict any individual person's response.

Condition studied: Chronic plantar fasciopathy (plantar fasciitis)

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2018Focused and radial ESWT

The effectiveness of extracorporeal shockwave therapy in common lower limb conditions: a systematic review

Korakakis V, Whiteley R, Tzavara A, Malliaropoulos N · British Journal of Sports Medicine

Plain-language finding: This review reported low-level evidence that shockwave therapy may be beneficial for several persistent lower-limb conditions, while noting the quality of the underlying evidence base as a limitation.

Limitations: Evidence quality was rated low to moderate; blinding, sham design and dosing differ across studies.

Condition studied: Lower-limb tendinopathies, plantar fasciopathy, medial tibial stress syndrome

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2014Focused ESWT (high- vs low-energy)

High-energy versus low-energy extracorporeal shockwave therapy for calcifying tendinitis of the shoulder: meta-analysis

Verstraelen FU, In den Kleef NJ, Jansen L, Morrenhof JW · Clinical Orthopaedics and Related Research

Plain-language finding: Pooled results suggested high-energy focused shockwave was associated with better shoulder outcomes than low-energy protocols for calcifying tendinitis.

Limitations: Applies to a specific shoulder diagnosis confirmed on imaging, not to shoulder pain in general.

Condition studied: Calcifying tendinitis of the shoulder

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2005Focused and radial ESWT

Shockwave therapy for lateral elbow tendinopathy (tennis elbow): review evidence

Multiple systematic reviews · Cochrane / orthopaedic and sports medicine literature

Plain-language finding: Reviews of shockwave therapy for tennis elbow have reported mixed results, with some trials showing benefit and pooled analyses reporting little or no benefit over placebo.

Limitations: Conflicting findings mean shockwave for tennis elbow is best framed as one option to discuss after evaluation, not an established first-line treatment.

Condition studied: Lateral elbow tendinopathy

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2024Extracorporeal shockwave devices (varies by clearance)

FDA device classification and clearance information for extracorporeal shockwave devices

U.S. Food and Drug Administration · FDA device databases (510(k) / product classification)

Plain-language finding: Shockwave devices in the United States are cleared for specific indications listed in each device's own clearance. Clearance is device-specific and is not a blanket clearance for every condition.

Limitations: Always check the specific device and its cleared indications rather than assuming category-wide clearance.

Condition studied: Cleared indications vary by device and clearance

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FAQ

Shockwave therapy questions

What is shockwave therapy?

Shockwave therapy is a non-invasive treatment category that delivers acoustic pressure waves into tissue through the surface of the skin. It is used in musculoskeletal care for certain persistent tendon, soft-tissue and joint-related problems, and whether it is appropriate depends on evaluation and diagnosis.

Is SoftWave the same as shockwave therapy?

Not exactly. "Shockwave therapy" is the broad category of treatment; SoftWave is one specific technology within that category. People searching for shockwave therapy in Coralville and people searching for SoftWave are usually looking for the same kind of care.

Where can I get SoftWave in Coralville?

SoftWave therapy is available through Total Health Chiropractic at 2201 E. Grantview Dr. #202 in Coralville, Iowa. You can call (319) 338-7025 to ask about an evaluation.

Does shockwave therapy hurt?

Most people describe it as tolerable rather than painful, and the sensation is often strongest over the most irritated tissue. Tell your technician what you are feeling so the session can be adjusted.

What conditions are commonly evaluated?

Common reasons people ask about shockwave therapy include plantar fasciitis and heel pain, knee pain, shoulder pain, tennis elbow and golfer's elbow, Achilles and other tendon problems, hip and soft-tissue pain, back pain and sports or overuse injuries. Evaluation determines whether SoftWave is appropriate for your situation.

Is there downtime?

Shockwave therapy is non-invasive and does not involve incisions or anesthesia. Activity guidance after a session depends on your condition and what your provider recommends.

Located in Coralville

Real Coralville location

SoftWave Therapy Right Here in Coralville.

Treatment is provided in person at Total Health Chiropractic in Coralville — Johnson County, minutes from Iowa City.

Total Health Chiropractic

2201 E. Grantview Dr. #202
Coralville, IA 52241
(319) 338-7025
DirectionsSchedule

Coralville Office Hours

  • Monday9 AM–1 PM3 PM–6 PM
  • Tuesday9 AM–1 PM3 PM–7 PM
  • Wednesday7 AM–1 PM2 PM–5 PM
  • Thursday9 AM–1 PM3 PM–6 PM
  • Friday9 AM–1 PM
  • Saturday10 AM–1 PM
  • SundayClosed

Hours can change around holidays — call to confirm before you drive over.

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