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What is Shockwave useful for?

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• Plantar Fasciitis 

• Heel Spurs

• Tennis/Golfers Elbow

• Achilles Tendonitis

• Stress Fractures

• Chronic Tendinopathy 

• Tibial Stress Syndrome 

• Painful Shoulder

• Rotator Cuff Pain 

• Stubborn Muscular complaints 

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There may be other areas worth using it on - if you have a complaint you think this may be useful for please contact us to chat.

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What is Shockwave Therapy?

Shockwave therapy (ESWT), is a non surgical, non invasive treatment option for patients suffering from chronic conditions such as Plantar Fasciitis and Achilles Tendinopathy.  

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During Shock Wave treatment a probe (like a hammer) is placed on the skin and moved around the area of concern. It is designed to cause acute trauma to the area by increasing blood flow & breaking down scar tissue, which then stimulates tissue regeneration and accelerates healing. 

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There may be a slight discomfort or pain during the treatment, (depending on your pain threshold) however, the treatment only lasts about five minutes, therefore most patients are able to tolerate this.

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How many treatments of Shockwave Therapy do I need?

Most patients who are being treated chronic conditions usually need to have between 3 - 6 sessions, however this can vary greatly depending on the severity and duration of the condition being treated. 

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What are the side effects of Shockwave therapy?

There are virtually no side effects reported from receiving shockwave therapy, apart from the intensity of the pain during the session. 

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*At this time shockwave therapy is not advised while pregnant - if you are please let us know. 

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