What is shockwave therapy?
This is a clinically proven treatment for soft tissue Injuries.
Shockwave therapy treatment initiates a pro inflammatory response in the tissues where the shockwave is applied.
The body responds by increasing the blood circulation, which in turn accelerates or re-starts the body’s own healing process. Shockwaves can break down injured tissue and calcification. It is especially suitable for long term (chronic) conditions.
Benefits of Shockwave are…
- No analgesia
- Non – invasive
- No medication
- Fast treatment – 20 mins per session ( 3-6 sessions required)
- Fewer Complications than potential surgery.
- Significant clinical benefit often seen at 6-8 weeks after treatment
What are the advantages of Shockwave therapy?
Shockwave therapy is normally recommended for people who have already had previous conservative therapies. That have provided little or no clinical benefit!
The treatment supports and effectively stimulates the body’s self- healing mechanisms. This is because often with persistent pain the bodies healing response is often stalled, and excessive adhesions (scar) tissue can be the problem.
Common indications include
- Achilles tendonitis
- Plantar fasciitis (heel pain)
- Patellar tendonitis (jumpers knee)
- Epicondylitis (tennis or golfers elbow
- Calcific tendonitis – often in shoulder
- Some types of shoulder pain – peri articular
- Lateral thigh pain
- – greater trochanteric pain syndrome