Focused Shockwave Therapy

Heal Faster: Feel better, Move better, Perform Better

Constant pain keeping you from the activities you love? Focused shockwave therapy helps your body heal faster and more efficiently—even when everything else you’ve tried has failed.

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“Dr. Larry Frank, the owner of Fuel, is exceptional.”

“Larry agreed to take me as patient several months back with a shoulder injury. His help and guidance was nothing short of remarkable for me.”

“ I highly recommend Larry to anyone looking for an outstanding physical therapist who genuinely cares about their clients' well-being and success!”

Why Choose Us?

Why Shockwave, When You’ve “Tried Everything”

Pain has a way of lingering for weeks, months, and even years. You’ve tried resting, icing, massages, adjustments, and maybe even physical therapy, but still you have not found the relief you are looking for. You might feel stuck.

That’s where Focused Shockwave Therapy comes in. It delivers high-energy sound waves deep into the tissue, reaching farther than other types of therapies. It stimulates your body’s own healing process—breaking down scar tissue, increasing blood flow, and reducing inflammation.

This isn’t just a short-term fix. It accelerates your progress toward relief and getting back to the things you love. For people who feel they’re out of options, it’s a proven way to get on the right path to meaningful, lasting recovery.

Conditions We Treat with Focused Shockwave:

Tendinopathy (Achilles, patellar, glute/hip, rotator cuff)

Plantar fasciitis and heel pain

Medial/lateral epicondylitis (golfer’s/tennis elbow)

Hamstring and calf strains

IT band syndrome

Shin splints

Chronic muscle tightness, trigger points, and scar tissue restrictions

Post-surgical or post-injury stiffness that isn’t responding to standard care

How It Works

How a Session Works

Typical Plan: 3–6 sessions, once per week, depending on your injury, activity goals, and response to treatment.

Targeted Assessment

We identify the exact pain generators and movement limits.

Focused Shockwave Delivery

High-energy acoustic waves are applied precisely to the injured tissue.

Whole-body Reinforcement

We pair treatment with corrective exercise to support better load tolerance and movement.

Progress You Can Feel

Most people notice a change in pain or mobility within a few sessions.

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What Our Northbrook Patients Say

Real reviews from active individuals like you

"Larry agreed to take me as patient several months back with a shoulder injury. His help and guidance was nothing short of remarkable for me. His assistance has allowed me to greatly improve my range of motion as well as significantly improve my overall strength. I appreciate greatly his help , guidance and specific program for me to continue improving."

Thomas Scott

"My son connected very well with Larry. Larry was highly responsive to all of our emails and questions. He helped my son in his final phase of his ACL recovery and Larry’s experience and expertise was exactly what was needed to prepare my son to return to sport. We are very grateful for Larry’s expertise and would highly recommend him to anyone recovering from an injury that wants to regain strength and function to return to sport. We cannot thank Larry enough!"

Sherry Shondy

"We could not be more happy with Fuel Sports Physical Therapy! Larry was knowledgeable & professional. His training & therapy led to a much faster recovery for my daughter after her surgery. Thank you Larry for everything."

Jillian Nitti

"Larry worked with my daughter after a hamstring tear. He’s knowledgeable and professional and did an amazing job getting her back onto the soccer field…pushing her in all the right ways to regain her strength and explosiveness. Best of all he build great rapport with her and was communicative throughout the process. Highly recommended!"

Scott Bradbury

Focused Shockwave Therapy

Heal Faster: Feel better, Move better, Perform Better

What Focused Shockwave Therapy Does

When nothing else has worked, you still have a way to overcome your injury.