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Shockwave Therapy

Shockwave therapy, also known as Extracorporeal Shockwave Therapy (ESWT), is a non-invasive treatment that uses high-energy sound waves to stimulate healing in damaged tissue. It is commonly used in both physical therapy and orthopedics to treat musculoskeletal conditions, chronic pain, and injuries that are often slow to heal with traditional methods.

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What is Shockwave Therapy?

Shockwave therapy delivers acoustic waves to the affected area. These sound waves stimulate biological responses in the tissue, promoting blood flow, cell regeneration, and healing. The therapy is performed externally, so it doesn’t involve needles or surgery, making it minimally invasive with a relatively short recovery time.

Benefits of Shockwave Therapy

  • Effective Pain Relief: It reduces pain by desensitizing nerve endings in the treated area.
  • Non-invasive and Safe: It avoids surgical risks, infections, and recovery complications.

  • Quick Results: Patients often experience significant pain reduction within 1-3 sessions.

  • Accelerates Healing: Shockwaves improve blood circulation and tissue regeneration.

  • Minimizes Scar Tissue: Encourages proper tissue repair, reducing the formation of scar tissue.

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What Shockwave Therapy Treats

Shockwave therapy is used to address a range of conditions, including:

  • Tendonitis: Such as Achilles tendonitis, rotator cuff injuries, and patellar tendonitis.

  • Plantar Fasciitis: Effective in relieving heel pain associated with plantar fasciitis.

  • Calcific Shoulder Tendonitis: Helps break down calcium deposits in the shoulder.

  • Tennis Elbow: Reduces pain and inflammation in the elbow.

  • Muscle Pain and Trigger Points: Effective for myofascial pain and muscle tension.

  • Sports Injuries: Accelerates recovery from muscle strains, ligament sprains, and overuse injuries.

Shockwave therapy is a versatile and efficient tool for treating pain and injury, helping patients return to their daily activities and sports with minimal downtime. It’s a highly effective, safe, and non-invasive alternative to surgery for many conditions.

Try Shockwave Therapy with our musculoskeletal physiotherapists, the non-surgical answer to becoming pain free! Contact us today to find out more.

Patient Testimonials

“I tore my Achilles tendon four months ago and it had healed badly, but Shockwave treatment has broken down the painful knotted tissue. It’s a funny sensation and ached a bit afterwards, but I’ve had two sessions and it’s already 80% better. I’d definitely recommend it.”

CR

“I had Shockwave treatment at Physiologic for severe tennis elbow. After the first session, I noticed an immediate reduction in pain. I had a further two treatments one week apart and the pain at the point of my elbow completely resolved.”

RJ

Accreditations

Chartered Society of Physiotherapy
General Osteopathic Council
Health & Care Professions Council