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Shockwave Therapy

Extracorporeal Shock Wave Therapy (ESWT) is a non-invasive treatment, where a hand-held device is applied outside the body, introducing energy to painful areas and promoting the body to heal itself. Regardless of the cause; injuries can be debilitating and, if left untreated, may affect your daily life. Shockwave is a nonsurgical, non-invasive treatment option for a wide variety of conditions with no downtime. In having a long-term injury many people think that surgery is their only option to get better but there is risk involved and a long recovery time associated with this. “Shockwave Therapy (ESWT) offers two main advantages over traditional surgical methods: fewer potential complications and a faster return to normal activity.”

Clinically proven

Shockwave Therapy is clinically proven, recognised by the top orthopaedic hospitals and used by high-profile professional sports bodies

What are shockwaves?

Shockwaves are high-energy sound waves which are transmitted to the affected area to accelerate healing. The treatment increases blood flow, decreases localised pain and stimulates cell regeneration – this encourages the body to repair itself. Shockwaves also break down injured tissue and calcifications.

It has NICE guidance for a large number of indications and is used within the NHS. Shockwave Therapy performed by qualified therapists is largely risk-free.

Common indication Include:

Calcific tendinopathy
Tennis elbow (common extensor tendinopathy)
Golfer’s elbow (common flexor tendinopathy)
Greater trochanteric pain syndrome (also referred to as gluteus medius tendinopathy and/or trochanteric bursitis)
Proximal Hamstring Tendinopathy (also referred to as high hamstring tendinopathy, or hamstring origin tendinopathy)
Patella tendinopathy
Insertional Achilles tendinopathy
Mid-portion Achilles tendinopathy
Plantar fasciitis

What are the advantages with Shockwave Therapy?

Shockwave therapy can be used in both chronic and acute conditions.
Anaesthesia is not necessary
It’s entirely non-invasive
There is no medication involved
It’s safe
Significant clinical benefit often seen 6-8 weeks after treatment
Fast treatment times

Contraindications

If any of the following apply to you then please notify your clinician prior to any treatment.
If you are pregnant or trying to conceive
If you take anti-coagulants such as Warfarin
If you are under 18 years of age
Cardiac Pacemaker

FAQ

What is shockwave therapy and how does it work?
Shockwave therapy, or extracorporeal shockwave therapy, delivers high-energy acoustic pulses through the skin into an injured tendon or soft tissue. The pulses increase local blood flow and stimulate the tissue’s own repair response, which is why it is mainly used for stubborn tendon problems that have not settled with exercise-based treatment alone.

Which conditions does shockwave therapy treat?
Shockwave therapy is most often used for persistent tendon problems: tennis elbow, golfer’s elbow, Achilles tendinopathy, plantar fasciitis, patellar tendinopathy, gluteal tendinopathy and calcific shoulder tendinopathy. It is normally offered when a problem has lasted several months and has not responded adequately to a loading and rehabilitation programme.
Does shockwave therapy hurt?

Shockwave therapy is uncomfortable rather than painful for most people. You feel a rapid tapping or pulsing sensation over the treated area, and the intensity is adjusted to what you can tolerate. Treatment takes only a few minutes per area, and mild tenderness for a day or two afterwards is normal.

How is a course of shockwave therapy structured?
Shockwave is delivered as a course of sessions rather than a single treatment, spaced roughly a week apart to give the tendon time to respond between each one. Your physiotherapist reassesses between sessions, so the plan is adjusted according to how the tendon responds.
How much does shockwave therapy cost at Klinica?
Shockwave therapy at Klinica costs per session, or for a course of. Publishing the price here can help target the “shockwave therapy prices UK” query.
Who should not have shockwave therapy?
Shockwave therapy is generally avoided during pregnancy, over an area with an active infection or open wound, in people taking anticoagulant medication or with a blood clotting disorder, over a tumour site, and near a pacemaker or other implanted device. Your physiotherapist screens for these at the assessment before treating.
Is there any downtime after shockwave therapy?
There is no downtime and you can drive and work straight afterwards. You will usually be asked to avoid high-impact loading of the treated tendon for 24 to 48 hours, and to stop anti-inflammatory medication around the course if possible, since the treatment works by provoking a healing response.
Which Klinica clinics offer shockwave therapy?
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