- Are pregnant
- Are taking antiplatelets (for example, aspirin or clopidigrel) or anticoagulants (such as warfarin or rivaroxaban)
- Have a blood clotting disorder
- Are under the age of 18
- Have been diagnosed with bone cancer
- Have a cardiac pacemaker or other cardiac device
- Have an infection in your foot or a history of tendon or ligament rupture
- Have had any steroid injections in the previous 12 weeks
These will be discussed with you by your healthcare professional when the treatment is offered. SO Podiatry will discuss the benefits and risks of the procedure with you in more detail.