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Shockwave Therapy

Shockwave therapy is a new and innovative treatment for tendon injuries that is gaining in popularity. This type of therapy uses sound waves to help the body heal injured tissue.

Shockwave therapy has been shown to be an effective treatment for many types of tendon injuries, including Achilles tendinitis, tennis elbow, and plantar fasciitis. It has been shown to stimulate blood flow, increase collagen production, and break down scar tissue in the affected area, leading to an improved range of motion and decreased pain.

Shockwave therapy can lead to faster recovery from tendon injuries compared to traditional rehabilitation methods alone. It can also improve the effectiveness of physical therapy and other forms of treatment for tendinitis. Shockwave therapy can also help with chronic or stubborn cases of tendon injury that have not responded well to other forms of treatment.

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Shockwave Therapy Has Been Proven To Help:

Achilles Tendinopathy

Plantar Fasciitis

Tennis / Golfers Elbow

Patella Tendinopathy

Trochanteric Bursitis / Gluteal Tendinopathy (Pain on the outside of the hip)

Calcific Tendonitis of the shoulder

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In addition to these benefits, shockwave therapy is a non-surgical, non-invasive treatment option for tendon injuries. Shockwave therapy can complement traditional rehabilitation methods and may even allow some patients to avoid surgery altogether.

If you are experiencing pain or limited mobility due to a tendon injury, talk to your physiotherapist about the possibility of incorporating shockwave therapy into your rehabilitation plan.

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Questions and Answers

Shockwave is suitable for most people over the age of 18. We ask you to discuss it with your therapist and they will inform you further. Shockwave cannot be used on pregnant individuals or those with pace makers.
 
We recommend that you will need between 4-6 treatments. We will assess you progress after 4 sessions and determine if more treatment is required.
 
Your first session will take slightly longer while we discuss your suitability and assess the injured area, this may last up to 45 minutes. Follow-up shockwave treatments take between 10-20 minutes depending on the injured area.
 
Shockwave treatment is uncomfortable but not painful. The intensity of treatment will be adapted to suit your tolerance.
 
Shockwave therapy is designed to work progressively over a 6 week period. You may noticed some instant benefit with regards to your mobility but the full effect will not be noticeable until 6 weeks since your first session.
 

One shockwave treatment is £60 however if you are a new patient and have not had an assessment by one of our therapists we would need you to have an initial consultation first. The session would include assessment, diagnosis and a shockwave treatment if deemed suitable and this is £90 in total.

COMPLETE RECOVERY PACKAGE
Initial consultation, 4x shockwave treatments and a follow-up session at 6 weeks is £240

TREATMENT BUNDLE 4x shockwave treatment bundle is £200 (suitable if you already have a diagnosis from one of our therapists)

You may notice some redness after your shockwave treatment since we have increased circulation within the area. Some people also report some discomfort in the area for 24 hours after the treatment.
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