Are you active and experience chronic pain from sore muscles or tendons in legs, arms or shoulders? Charles Sturt University's (CSU) Community Engagement and Wellness Centre (CEWC) has received a radial shockwave machine on loan for the next 10 weeks to treat active people of all ages free of charge as part of a normal consultation. CSU podiatry educator Mr Brent Smith said radial shockwave therapy has been shown to effectively treat chronic pain caused by various musculoskeletal conditions such as heel pain, plantar fasciitis, problems with Achilles tendon, and sore arms and shoulders. "The therapy consists of three treatments, one a week for 10 minutes. Scientific evidence shows eight out of 10 people treated with the machine experience relief of their pain after the full treatment. We are particularly keen to see people who are engaged in active sports, or who are getting or maintaining their fitness in their later years," Mr Smith said. He said there was limited access to the technology in Albury-Wodonga, and podiatry and physiotherapy students from the School of Community Health at CSU in Albury-Wodonga will also be trained how to use the machine. To find out more about the treatment or book an appointment, contact CSU's Community Engagement and Wellness (CEW) Centre on (02) 6051 9299. Read more about the Centre in CSU News here.