Care program · Doral, Florida
Viva Shockwave Assessment
Shockwave assessment begins by identifying the structure and problem causing pain, rather than selecting a treatment from its location alone. Heel pain, Achilles symptoms, and discomfort around the knee can have different explanations.
About this program
Extracorporeal shockwave therapy uses acoustic pressure waves and may be discussed for selected persistent tendon or fascia problems after reviewing other care. Evidence varies by diagnosis, technique, and study; it does not establish a benefit for every person with leg pain. Patellar tendon symptoms are different from knee osteoarthritis, where evidence remains uncertain.
This programme does not describe shockwave as nerve repair, cartilage replacement, or a standard treatment for neuropathy or carpal tunnel symptoms. An evaluation reviews how pain began, activity changes, previous rehabilitation, medicines, and relevant examination findings. Exercise-based rehabilitation and load adjustment remain part of the conversation.
The main Viva Centers website describes shockwave therapy, but this page does not establish your eligibility or current procedure availability. Confirm the method, trained provider, location, cost, risks, and follow-up before nonurgent treatment. Bring prior reports and a list of treatments tried.
New leg swelling, major injury, or symptoms suggesting a circulation problem need assessment rather than a shockwave booking.
What we treat, assess, and coordinate
What we treat
- Selected chronic tendon and fascia care discussions
- Rehabilitation and activity-load planning
- Review of shockwave alternatives and evidence limits
What we assess
- Heel, Achilles, or patellar tendon symptom patterns
- Previous rehabilitation and other treatments
- Swelling, injury, circulation concerns, and medicine risks
What we coordinate
- Physical therapy or sports assessment when indicated
- Outside imaging if it would change the plan
- Procedure evaluation with separately confirmed access
Conditions in this program
What the first visit includes
We begin with your questions, history, available records, and shared next steps.
Learn about evaluation →Treatment options
Your provider discusses practical options and follow-up that fit your situation.
Explore treatment planning →Clinical team
Meet the team →Appointments, insurance, and location
10560 NW 27th St, Suite 101, Doral, FL 33172 · +1-305-209-0001
Hours: Mon–Fri 08:30–16:30; Sat 09:00–13:00.
Insurance informationSee how to bookFrequently asked questions
Is every type of knee pain suitable for shockwave?
No. Tendon pain, arthritis, injury, and other problems need different assessments. Evidence for knee osteoarthritis remains uncertain.
Does shockwave replace rehabilitation?
Not automatically. Activity changes and an appropriate exercise plan remain important considerations for tendon problems.
Will it repair damaged nerves?
This programme makes no nerve-repair claim and does not present shockwave as routine care for neuropathy or carpal tunnel symptoms.
Are results predictable?
No. Evidence and outcomes vary by condition and technique; review potential benefits, limitations, risks, and alternatives.
How many sessions will I need?
A universal session count is not appropriate. Suitability and any proposed course require individual assessment and confirmation of available services.
Can I book the procedure directly?
Use the main appointment page to request assessment. Confirm diagnosis, method, trained provider, location, cost, and follow-up before nonurgent treatment.
How is tendon pain different from arthritis around the knee?
Pain near the knee can involve a tendon, the joint, an injury, or another problem. The location alone does not identify the condition. Examination and selected testing guide the diagnosis, and evidence for one tendon problem should not be used to promise benefit for knee osteoarthritis.
What should I ask before agreeing to a treatment course?
Ask which diagnosis is being treated, why the proposed method is appropriate, what alternatives remain, and how progress will be reviewed. Confirm possible discomfort, skin effects, activity advice, provider, location, and cost. A proposed number of sessions is a plan to discuss, not a prediction of your outcome.
Urgent symptoms
- Call 911 for chest pain or shortness of breath with new leg swelling. Do not wait for a routine programme appointment.
- Seek urgent assessment for a newly swollen, painful leg
- A major injury, deformity, or inability to bear weight needs urgent evaluation
Call 911 for a life-threatening emergency.
Urgent guidance →When we refer
Tendon rupture, a major injury, suspected circulation problems, or substantial loss of function need an appropriate urgent or specialty assessment. Confirm procedural access separately; a consultation does not establish candidacy.
Sources
- Plantar Fasciitis and Bone Spurs — American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons
- Osteoarthritis: evidence rationale for shockwave therapy — NICE
- Deep Vein Thrombosis — MedlinePlus (NIH)