Shockwave Therapy

What is shockwave Therapy

Shockwave therapy machines pass short, intense energy sound waves into affected tissues. The depth and intensity of these powerful waves can be controlled to target an injured or diseased area. The technology has been used since the 1980’s to effectively break down kidney stones. Now these shockwaves can be used in orthopaedic medicine to break down scar tissue and calcification in a damaged area, which in chronic cases the body is unable to repair itself. This deliberate targeted “assault” stimulates the body to generate new tissue leading to improved healing, better function and relief of pain.

Shockwave therapy has both NICE guidance and FDA approval for a large number of indications. If delivered by qualified therapists, the treatment is largely risk and side-effect-free, making it a safe treatment choice for musculoskeletal conditions and chronic pain. Shockwave therapy is a highly trusted treatment modality, and is used by thousands of private clinics and NHS hospitals across the UK.

what can be treated with SWT

  • Heel pain and plantarfasciitis
  • Foot and ankle pain
  • Achilles tendon pain
  • Shoulder pain
  • Hip pain
  • Elbow pain (tennis and golfers elbow)
  • Knee pain
  • Shin splints

benefits

  • Faster pain relief
  • Less downtime
  • No drugs
  • High clinical success rate
  • Faster and most effective treatment
  • Non-surgical solution to persistent problems
  • Approved by NICE (NHS trusted National Institute of Clinical Excellence) and FDA (Food and Drug Administration)

“Shockwave therapy is a proven, non-invasive treatment option that accelerates healing and provides pain relief, especially for chronic musculoskeletal conditions ” – british journal of sports medicine

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