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The non-surgical solution for persistent problems

Advantages of Shockwave Therapy (ESWT):


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


Contraindications for ESWT:


Any of the following apply to you then please notify us prior to any treatment:

  • If you are pregnant or trying to conceive.
  • If you are taking anti-coagulants such as Warfarin
  • If the patient is under 18 years of age.
  • If you have a cardiac pacemaker.
  • Malignant tumours.
  • Nerve or circulation disorders.
  • Infections.

Shockwave Therapy (ESWT) is a new, non-surgical, non-invasive treatment option for a wide variety of conditions.


It is recommended by NICE. (National Institute of Clinical Excellence) and in our practice we use the cutting-edge top of the range World renowned Swiss Storz Medical Shockwave Equipment.


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.


Advantages over traditional surgical methods:


Shockwave Therapy (ESWT) offers two main advantages over traditional surgical methods:

  • Fewer potential complications 
  • A faster return to normal activity


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What is Shockwave Therapy?


Shockwave is a non-invasive technology that delivers sound waves to afflicted areas of the body and aids speedy recovery

Clinically proven; ESWT treats many conditions


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


  • This new technology is used to treat a wide range of conditions including:
  • Epicondylitis (Tennis Elbow)
  • Medial Tibial Stress Syndrome (Shin splints)
  • Patellar Tendonitis (Jumper’s Knee)
  • Peri-articular Shoulder pain
  • Achilles tendonitis
  • Plantar Fasciitis (Heel Pain)
  • Tendinosis Calcea (Calcified tendons)
  • Greater Trochanteric Pain Syndrome (Hip)
  • Back pain
  • Myofascial Syndrome

How does Shockwave Therapy work?


ESWT delivers impulses of high energy targeted sound waves to specific damaged tissues, increasing blood flow and removing scar tissue within the affected area, and therefore stimulating cell regeneration and accelerating healing.

Shockwave Therapy is safe


ESWT has (National Institute of Clinical Excellence), NICE guidelines for a large number of indications and is used within the NHS.


Research is mounting behind this cutting-edge treatment, so much so that Shock Wave Therapy is one of the few modalities recommended by NICE. (National Institute of Clinical Excellence).


Shockwave Therapy performed by qualified therapists is largely risk-free.


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A person is receiving a shockwave therapy treatment in Wandsworth, London

Is Shockwave Therapy painful?


You may experience some discomfort during treatment but the pain should be tolerable. Due to the analgesic effect of Shockwave Therapy, many patients report immediate pain relief following treatment.


If you experience pain after treatment, you may use ordinary non-prescription pain killers such as paracetamol. Do not use anti-inflammatory medication or ibuprofen as both may interfere with the body’s self-healing processes.

How many sessions are needed?


This varies upon the condition being treated. As a general rule 5 - 6 treatments are advised.


As ESWT encourages the body to heal itself, your body will progress in the healing process even 2 – 3 months after treatment has stopped.


How successful is the treatment?


Statistics vary based upon the condition being treated; varying from 60 to 90% success rate. Studies have shown 90% of patients with Achilles tendinitis (Heel pain) will experience a full recovery or significant reduction in the pain and injury.


Can Shockwave treat old or persistent injuries?


Shockwave can treat both long-term chronic conditions and newer injuries, there is a great deal of evidence to show that Shockwave Therapy can achieve great results even with historical conditions.


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