What is Shockwave Therapy?

Shockwave therapy, also known as Extracorporeal Shock Wave Therapy (ESWT), is a clinically proven and highly effective treatment for chronic soft tissue injuries and certain bone conditions.

Extracocorporeal Shockwave Therapy is a non-invasive treatment that works by sending non-electrical high energy sound waves through the body via a hand-held probe. This results in a rapid increase in blood circulation to the targeted area and helps to break down scar tissue which builds up over time, especially with chronic conditions.  It also works by stimulating cell regeneration and promoting normal healing with a significant reduction in pain.

What does Shockwave Therapy treat?

Research has shown shockwave therapy to be an effective treatment of soft tissue injuries, pain and certain bony conditions like heel spurs. 

Conditions we treat:

• Plantar fasciitis
• Shoulder pain eg tendon calcification
• Lateral epicondylitis (tennis elbow)
• Medial epicondylitis (golfer’s elbow)
• Achilles tendinopathy
• Patellar tendinopathy (jumper’s knee)
• Tibial stress syndrome (shin pain)
• Hip pain eg ITB syndrome and tendinopathies

What can I expect during my consultation?

During your first visit, you will be seen by one of our Physiotherapists for a 45 minute shockwave assessment where they will be able to decide if your symptoms and condition are appropriate for shockwave therapy.   

If shockwave treatment is deemed appropriate, the first treatment session of shockwave will be incorporated into the assessment appointment. 2 further follow up appointments are included in our standard shockwave package. If any further follow ups are needed, beyond the initial 3 appointments, this will be discussed with you.