Shockwave Therapy: The Non-Surgical Solution to Becoming Pain-Free
Shockwave Therapy (SWT) is a highly effective treatment option for patients who have not responded to conservative manual therapies. Endorsed by the National Institute for Health and Clinical Excellence (NICE), numerous clinical studies have demonstrated its effectiveness.
Who It Helps?
Shockwave Therapy, combined with a prescribed exercise programme by your physiotherapist, has been shown to help with the following conditions:
- Achilles Pain (Achilles tendinopathy)
- Heel Pain (Plantar fasciitis)
- Hip Pain (Greater Trochanteric Pain Syndrome, gluteal tendinopathy)
- Elbow Pain (Lateral and medial epicondylitis – tennis and golfer’s elbow)
- Shoulder Pain (Rotator Cuff tendinopathy)
- Hamstring Pain (Hamstring tendinopathy)
- Knee Pain (Patella tendinopathy)
- Neck Pain (Myofascial pain syndromes)
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What Does Shockwave Do?
Professor Tim Kratson states that one of the strongest arguments for the use of shockwave in therapy is that it effectively transitions the affected tissue from a chronic state to an acute one. This action triggers a ‘stalled’ repair sequence, similar to pressing a ‘reset’ button on the healing process.
How Many Treatments Will You Need?
Current research suggests that 3-6 treatment sessions, combined with physiotherapy assessment and appropriate exercises, are most effective. Ideally, sessions should be spaced 5-7 days apart.
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Results
Many patients report an improvement in symptoms after the first treatment, although this is often temporary due to the Pain Gate Theory. Shockwave therapy works at a cellular level to influence the healing process, and many patients see significant improvements from the second week onwards. The complete healing process can take several weeks or even months, depending on the diagnosis. Please click here to view our latest shockwave audit.
Further Information
There are no long-term side effects from Shockwave Therapy. The treatment can be uncomfortable but is very short-term. Potential side effects, which will be explained at your appointment, include reddening, bruising, swelling, and a brief increase in pain. These usually subside within a few days. Shockwave is a ‘proinflammatory’ treatment aimed at kick-starting your healing process from a chronic state.
Important: Do not take anti-inflammatory medication during your course of treatment as it will interfere with the natural healing process we aim to reinstate.
Shockwave therapy is performed at our Sandhurst clinic. For more information, please call 01276 37670 or email admin@thorpesphysiotherapy.com.
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