StemWave® Shockwave Therapy for Foot & Ankle Pain
A non-invasive, FDA-listed treatment that activates your body’s natural healing response, now available at Wisconsin Foot & Ankle Clinic. Save 66% on your first session, an introductory offer of just $49.
How it works
What Is StemWave®/ Shockwave Therapy?
StemWave® is a form of extracorporeal shockwave therapy, a research-backed treatment that uses focused acoustic waves to reach deep into injured tissue. The waves increase blood flow, help break up scar tissue, and activate your body’s own stem cells and natural healing mechanisms, all without surgery, injections, or downtime.
StemWave® delivers focused waves rather than radial waves. Focused shockwave technology concentrates acoustic energy at a specific depth beneath the skin, allowing for deeper, more precise tissue penetration than radial devices, which spread energy across a broader area near the surface. That depth and precision is part of why StemWave® works well for the deeper soft-tissue conditions we treat most often, like plantar fasciitis and Achilles tendon pain.
What It Treats
We use StemWave® most often for the conditions we see every day at Wisconsin Foot & Ankle Clinic, including:
- Plantar fasciitis
- Achilles tendon pain
- Heel pain and heel spurs
- Ankle sprains and chronic ankle pain
Because StemWave® works on soft tissue throughout the body, we also use it to treat shoulder, elbow, and wrist pain; knee pain; chronic back and neck pain; and other soft tissue injuries such as strained muscles, tendons, and ligaments.
Benefits
Non-invasive and drug-free
FDA-listed
No anesthesia or downtime required
Fast treatments, less than 30 minutes per session
Safe and well-tolerated by most patients
What to Expect
Your provider applies a gel to the treatment area, then uses the StemWave® applicator to deliver focused acoustic waves directly to the injured tissue. Most visits take under thirty minutes from start to finish. Care plans typically include eight to twelve sessions.
Many patients notice improvement within the first three to four visits, with results building as treatment continues.
66% Off First Session
Save 66% on your first session with our $49 introductory offer, a limited-time discount off our normal session rate. Your first visit includes a full consultation, assessment, initial treatment, and a personalized recovery plan, so you’ll know exactly what your care looks like going forward.
StemWave® is not yet covered by insurance, as it’s a newer treatment in the United States, though it is FDA-listed.
What our patients say
Dr. McDonald performed my father's surgery with exceptional skill and provided outstanding follow-up care, ensuring our comfort throughout the process.
I am currently seeing Dr. McDonald for my ankle and I am overjoyed with the care that I receive from his clinic. The staff is always friendly and accommodating. I always feel heard with any concerns that I have. Dr. McDonald explains any/all processes thoroughly.
I’ve been having some pain in my feet for the past few months, went to visit footy & ankle clinic, and receive an injection & bough some shoe insoles, hopefully it will work 😇 great service …
Excellent service. Dr. McDonald was very thorough and discussed my problems and my options! I would highly recommend this clinic.
Absolutely the best care! Dr. McDonald was the 3rd podiatrist I had seen with chronic ankle pain. Was able to do x-rays in-office and read them immediately. He was able to find the cause of my problem and treat it when Froedtert said there was nothing wrong with my foot. Came up with a treatment plan and did a steroid injection and have finally been pain free for the first time in 2 and 1/2 years. Truly the most caring, attentive, and knowledgeable!
Dr. McDonald always takes his time with me which I appreciate. He also has an excellent staff. He really listens and has a kind and gentle approach. I have seen many doctors in his specialty and he is by far my favorite! I highly recommend him!
Got a question?
Frequently Asked Questions
Does it hurt?
You may feel some mild discomfort during treatment, but nothing unbearable, and you’re free to go about your day right afterward.
Does StemWave® use focused or radial shockwave technology?
StemWave® uses focused shockwave technology, not radial. Focused waves converge at a precise depth beneath the skin, allowing them to reach deeper tissue with more targeted energy delivery. Radial devices, by contrast, disperse energy closer to the surface. That difference matters for conditions like plantar fasciitis and Achilles tendon pain, which involve deeper tissue structures best reached with focused waves.
How long does treatment take?
Most sessions, including your first visit, take under thirty minutes.
Is StemWave® covered by insurance?
Not at this time. StemWave® is a newer technology in the United States, though it is FDA-listed.
How many sessions will I need?
The right number of sessions depends on your condition and will be determined after your first assessment.
What happens after my $49 introductory session?
Your provider will walk you through a personalized recovery plan and pricing options based on your specific condition and assessment results.
What results can I expect?
Many patients notice improvement early in their care plan, often after the first treatment, with continued results as sessions progress.
Ready to start moving and living pain free?
Save 66% on your first session, book your $49 StemWave® consultation at Wisconsin Foot & Ankle Clinic today by calling +1 414-671-6652 or booking online.