Extracorporeal Shockwave Therapy (ESWT) can be used to treat a number of conditions ranging from; Tendon Disorders, Plantar Fasciitis, Chronic Spinal Pain, Arthritis, Shin Splints and Lateral Hip Pain to name a few. It is an excellent, non-invasive option for a range of persistent problems when other treatments have failed. Before you consider steroid injections or surgery, speak to us about your suitability for Shockwave Therapy.

Extracorporeal Shockwave Therapy (ESWT) is a non-invasive treatment performed with a hand-held device that creates high-energy sound waves (or pressure waves), transmitted to the injured tissue to provide pain relief, accelerate healing and stimulate cell regeneration. Shockwave Therapy can also help reduce calcifications, aid recovery in delayed bone union (fractures that are struggling to heal) and improve pain and range of movement in frozen shoulder.

Long-term injuries that haven’t responded to normal treatments are often considered for steroid injections or surgery. Shockwave Therapy offers potential where other therapies have failed.

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Which conditions can Shockwave help with?

How successful is Shockwave Therapy?

Results vary depending on the condition being treated, ranging between 60-90% response rate. The benefit over other interventions, e.g. chronic tendinop­athy and plantar fasciitis, is that long term outcomes (1 year +) are excellent, whereas most other interventions only work for a short period. Combining appropriate rehabilitation magnifies the effects and further reduces the chances of relapse. Shockwave Therapy is clinically proven, recognised by top orthopaedic hospitals and used by high-profile professional sports bodies.