Trusted by the Pros: SoftWave Therapy for Sports Injuries and Athletic Recovery
Now Offered at Align Foot & Ankle by Dr. Thuy Ho-Ellsworth
Athletes push their bodies to the limit—and recovery matters just as much as performance. That’s why professional sports teams and elite athletic programs across the country are turning to SoftWave Therapy, a non-invasive treatment that accelerates healing, reduces pain, and gets players back in the game.
Now available at Align Foot & Ankle, SoftWave is helping our patients—from weekend runners to high school athletes—recover faster and stronger, without surgery or extended downtime.
Used by Top Sports Teams and Athletes Worldwide
SoftWave Therapy is trusted by professional and collegiate athletic organizations, including:
NFL
Cleveland Browns, Pittsburgh Steelers, Miami Dolphins, Dallas Cowboys, Atlanta Falcons, New Orleans Saints, Denver Broncos
MLB
Atlanta Braves, Chicago Cubs, Cleveland Guardians, Toronto Blue Jays, LA Dodgers, Arizona Diamondbacks
NBA
Orlando Magic, LA Lakers, Memphis Grizzlies, New York Knicks, Brooklyn Nets, Philadelphia 76ers, Sacramento Kings
NHL
Boston Bruins, Toronto Maple Leafs
Premier League and MLS
Tottenham Hotspurs, Seattle Sounders
Olympic Endorsements
Luca Chatham (Track and Field), Rose Monday (U.S. Women’s Track and Field Coach), Lindsey Horan (U.S. Women’s Soccer)
Collegiate Programs
Nebraska Cornhuskers, Ohio State University, Penn State University
SoftWave is also in active use with UFC training centers for athlete recovery.
How SoftWave Therapy Works
SoftWave uses focused acoustic pressure waves to stimulate the body’s natural healing response. These waves activate cellular regeneration without causing further tissue damage. Key benefits include:
- Increased blood flow and circulation
- Recruitment of stem cells to injury sites
- Reduction in inflammation and scar tissue
- Faster recovery from overuse injuries
- Improved tendon and muscle repair
Treatments are performed in-office with no needles, anesthesia, or downtime required.
Next-Level Recovery: Combining SoftWave with Remy Class IV Laser
At Align Foot & Ankle, Dr. Ho-Ellsworth often combines SoftWave Therapy with Remy Class IV laser therapy to maximize results. While SoftWave jumpstarts healing through deep mechanical stimulation, the Class IV laser enhances recovery by delivering therapeutic light energy to the tissue, reducing inflammation, improving cellular metabolism, and increasing circulation.
Used together, these two technologies complement each other by addressing both the mechanical and biochemical aspects of healing—making them especially effective for chronic sports injuries, tendon issues, and nerve pain. Patients who receive both therapies often experience quicker recovery timelines and more complete resolution of symptoms.
Conditions Commonly Treated with SoftWave
SoftWave is effective for a wide range of foot and ankle conditions seen in athletes and active individuals:
- Plantar fasciitis and heel pain
- Achilles tendinitis
- Peroneal or posterior tibial tendinopathy
- Chronic ankle sprains
- Stress reactions and slow-healing fractures
- Shin splints
- Nerve pain and neuromas
- Overuse injuries in runners, dancers, and team sport athletes
Why Athletes Choose SoftWave
Athletes and training staff choose SoftWave because it offers a fast, targeted solution without masking pain or relying on medications. SoftWave helps the body repair itself—improving tissue quality and long-term performance.
At Align Foot & Ankle, Dr. Thuy Ho-Ellsworth uses SoftWave as part of a comprehensive sports medicine approach, often alongside gait analysis, Class IV laser therapy, custom orthotics, and regenerative treatments to support full recovery.
Is SoftWave Right for You?
If you’re an athlete, fitness enthusiast, or recovering from a sports-related injury, SoftWave may be the treatment you’ve been missing. Call our office at 512-882-4911 or request an appointment online to find out if SoftWave is the right fit for your recovery plan.
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